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Question : Problem: Suggestions for a new motherboard
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Any specific suggestions for a replacement motherboard.
I need specifics not "Asus makes a great motherboard".
I do not know what Socket I need.
Will a replacement motherboard fit in this box or did eMachines do something to screw up a simpl;e replacement like DEll has done with some of their configurations.
What do I need to be careful of, watch out for?
My existing computer is a eMachines T6540 A64X2 3800.
The reason I am thinking about replacing the motherboard on a lest then one year old box is:
I am having problems with the sound (see the referenceed thread).
If I try to use 2 gbs of memory the computer will randomly freeeze up. No blue screen or
any of that simple regular stuff, the screen will stay but everything is frozen in time
(the clock not update even). I have tested the individual memory sticks and it is good.
If I run with 1.5gbs or .5 gbs it seems to run fine without freezing.
eMachines will take the computer back but there will be a minimum three week turnaround which I would
rather not endure, so I thought why not take a afternoon and replace the motherboard. Oh eMachines has allready sent me a new hardrive so that is not the problem.
So I am looking for a motherboard that I can swap processor and memory.
I use a Matrox TripleHead2Go so a onboard video card would have to drive that or perferable no onboard video, I have a strong enough video card.
My memory is CENTON DDR@-533 PC@-4200 240 pin.
The processor is a AMD A64X2 3800.
Any specific suggestions? Especially well documented idiot proof instructions welcomed.
I mean just removing the procesor looks chalenging.
Thanks for any help.
Ralph
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Answer : Problem: Suggestions for a new motherboard
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