PC Upgrade Question

[Bournville]

Hi there, I currently have an HP a420n PC with an AMD 2600+ cpu and am looking into a cost effective upgrade.<div></div><div>If I found another motherboard and cpu that would fit in the case with the same memory, video card and hard disk requirements could I just swap them out and re-use the hard disk, memory, video card etc. as is ?</div><div></div><div>Or would I need to reload XP etc. ?</div><div></div><div>Thanks.</div>

[Neofa]

<cite>Bournville@Lucan DLere wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hi there, I currently have an HP a420n PC with an AMD 2600+ cpu and am looking into a cost effective upgrade. <div></div><div>If I found another motherboard and cpu that would fit in the case with the same memory, video card and hard disk requirements could I just swap them out and re-use the hard disk, memory, video card etc. as is ?</div><div></div><div>Or would I need to reload XP etc. ?</div><div></div><div>Thanks.</div></blockquote><div>Technically, yes, you could just do the swap and you wouldn't have to reload anything.  You would boot up your computer, and it would perform faster on the level that a 'faster processor' does.  You  might not notice alot of difference.</div><div>Since you are just 'moving' the harddrive, the information stored on that harddrive will remain in tact.</div><div>Good luck,</div>

[Wingrider01]

Careful - HP is pretty much known for utilizing non-standard equipment inside their machine when it comes to motherboards, PSU connectors, etc.  Would suggest that you verify with the vendor that what ever MB you purchase will fit inside the case. A good case and psu are not that expensive

[Bournville]

Thanks.