Super Tele
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Hi
This is my first attempt at doing a pc upgrade so would be grateful for any advice.
I have an ANCIENT desktop (socket A type cpu 908 mhz, 256 gb ram) running XP Home.
I want to reuse the case and PSU (ATX) and the 80 gb HDD which is IDE.
I am assuming a mATX mboard will fit in an ATX case?
Therefore I think I need:
New mboard, CPU and ram.
Molex to sata power cables to use the exisiting PSU.
Bi directional sata to IDE converter to use the old HDD.
Going to buy a new DVD writer as the old rig does not have one.
The rig does not have to be high spec as it will only be used for browsing, email and office type apps.
Put a list together as follows:
http://www.ebuyer.com/342571-amd-bundle-with-amd-sempron-145-oem-processor-and-cooler-patriot-signature-145oem-4gb-m5a78lmlx
Xenta LP4 Molex MALE to Serial ATA SATA Power Adapter | Ebuyer.com
StarTech Bi-Directional SATA IDE Adapter Converter | Ebuyer.com
LiteOn iHAS124 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM SATA.. | Ebuyer.com
Have I missed anything? Would be grateful for any ideas.
Thanks
This is my first attempt at doing a pc upgrade so would be grateful for any advice.
I have an ANCIENT desktop (socket A type cpu 908 mhz, 256 gb ram) running XP Home.
I want to reuse the case and PSU (ATX) and the 80 gb HDD which is IDE.
I am assuming a mATX mboard will fit in an ATX case?
Therefore I think I need:
New mboard, CPU and ram.
Molex to sata power cables to use the exisiting PSU.
Bi directional sata to IDE converter to use the old HDD.
Going to buy a new DVD writer as the old rig does not have one.
The rig does not have to be high spec as it will only be used for browsing, email and office type apps.
Put a list together as follows:
http://www.ebuyer.com/342571-amd-bundle-with-amd-sempron-145-oem-processor-and-cooler-patriot-signature-145oem-4gb-m5a78lmlx
Xenta LP4 Molex MALE to Serial ATA SATA Power Adapter | Ebuyer.com
StarTech Bi-Directional SATA IDE Adapter Converter | Ebuyer.com
LiteOn iHAS124 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM SATA.. | Ebuyer.com
Have I missed anything? Would be grateful for any ideas.
Thanks
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