How big a deal?
- Thread starter Darthmaul
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Not a big deal at all, although the motherboard and processor will have to be replaced together. RAM just snaps on with mounts that hold it in place on the sides, that's no problem. It's really no a big deal at all, but make sure you know how to assemble the motherboard and processor together. Everything else is pretty easy plug in. Let me know if you need help or anything.
froggyboy604
Seasoned Veteran
You may need a more powerful power supply with more wattage if you are planning to upgrade to a very fast, and power hungry CPU.
You may need or want to replace the RAM since newer CPU and motherboard usually support faster RAM, and if you are still using DDR2 RAM, or older types of RAM it won't fit on a motherboard with DDR3 and other newer types of RAM.
You may need or want to replace the RAM since newer CPU and motherboard usually support faster RAM, and if you are still using DDR2 RAM, or older types of RAM it won't fit on a motherboard with DDR3 and other newer types of RAM.
iPhonefreak
Paragon
What processor will you be getting? If you get your hands set on a haswell processor you'll be set for years.
froggyboy604
Seasoned Veteran
550 Watts should be enough. There are Power supply calculators on websites like http://support.asus.com/PowerSupply.aspx?SLanguage=en which help you pick the best power supply wattage based on your CPU, motherboard, RAM, video card, and other computer parts.
Intel's Haswell CPU are great.
Even the integrated graphics are better than the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics on current chips. I saw a video on YouTube of the Haswell Integrated Graphics running GRID 2 which is a Racing Game for PC on pretty high settings, and the video quality was smooth, and look very sharp.
I read the Haswell CPU also use less power than older CPU, but offer better performance, so they are good for laptops, ultrabooks, and nettop computers.
Intel's Haswell CPU are great.
Even the integrated graphics are better than the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics on current chips. I saw a video on YouTube of the Haswell Integrated Graphics running GRID 2 which is a Racing Game for PC on pretty high settings, and the video quality was smooth, and look very sharp.
I read the Haswell CPU also use less power than older CPU, but offer better performance, so they are good for laptops, ultrabooks, and nettop computers.
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