Computer help

LoyalistRevolt · Post by **LoyalistRevolt** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:05 pm

not a big computer guy but I trying to built one I want to make it fast and vista enabled my question is * ps building off of another pc* if I replace the mother board could that just be the end of it or do I have to change something else.

grossaffe · Post by **grossaffe** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:24 pm

If you want a computer that's faster than your current one, replacing the motherboard isn't gonna do it. It is important to get a good motherboard when building a computer, but the speed will come from your CPU, your RAM, and your video card. For Vista, you'll probably want at least 2 GB of RAM.

edit: these days, a good processor will be 3 GHz+ if its a single-core and 2 GHz+ if its a dual-core.

I can't give good video card advice until I know what you plan to use your computer for (because gaming a video editing take much stronger video cards than other stuff)

Chapel · Post by **Chapel** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:27 pm

If you are replacing your motherboard, you should also replace your CPU. Then, you may also have to replace your graphics card and RAM depending. Don't forget to check that your PSU can handle your new equipment.

vskid · Post by **vskid** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:11 pm

Motherboard just connects everything together, like freeways connecting cities. Doesn't mean you can skimp on it, but its probably not going to add any speed, just stability and upgrade-ability. Could you post your current specs?

LoyalistRevolt · Post by **LoyalistRevolt** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:40 pm

Thanks I'll try to get the specs up