Animal4890
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My current system is:
Dell Dimension 8400
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mobo: dell dimension 8400 motherboard (Intel 925 Express Chipset LGA775)
cpu: Intel Pentium 4E, 3.2 GHz (4 x 800) (Prescott) (has HT)
memory: 2 x 256MB DDR2 SDRAM and 1 x 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (both 533 MHz and 240 pin)
storage: Seagate 300GB SATA, WD 80 GB SATA (both 7200 rpm)
psu: 350W
optical: teac dvd+rw and a nec dvd-rw
video: Radeon x800 gto
audio: sound blaster live 24-bit pci
heatsink: dell dimension 8400 heatsink
cpu fan: 1 crappy dell fan
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My computer is soo loud. The cpu fan is on at a high level all the time and is deafening even if i'm not doing anything on it. It's been that way since I got it some twenty months ago. I've had dell replace the fan twice and the heatsink once with no improvement. I've reset the cmos with no improvement. I've upgraded my bios to no avail. I've had it with this machine. The last piece that could be at fault is the motherboard. Supposidely it thinks the fan always needs to run at a high level even though it's blowing cool air all the time. So, the heatsink works fine, the fan works fine, but the motherboard is a pos. Therefore, I'm looking to scrap this machine.
I want to take this machine and replace the motherboard, heatsink, fan system, and case. Therefore, I can retain some of the value rather than buying a whole new machine.
My first question is, is this a good way to go about solving this problem? It's basically one step below replacing almost everything.
Second, what do you all suggest I get? I need a motherboard to support all this stuff. I also need new fans, a heatsink, and a case. I'd prefer to spend around $300 or less. Also, I'd like a motherboard that could support some decent enhancements in the future (like faster memory).
Third, how do I go about doing this? I am okay at replacing simple parts like HDDs, memory, PCI cards, and optical drives, but I know little about setting up a new motherboard. I am not sure how to remove my cpu to place on the new mother board and I'm unsure how to setup a heatsink. I'm pretty sure I need some sorta spray to make better contact with the heatsink or something. Also, will I need any tools for this? Any assistance and references to guides will be much appreciated.
Dell Dimension 8400
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mobo: dell dimension 8400 motherboard (Intel 925 Express Chipset LGA775)
cpu: Intel Pentium 4E, 3.2 GHz (4 x 800) (Prescott) (has HT)
memory: 2 x 256MB DDR2 SDRAM and 1 x 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (both 533 MHz and 240 pin)
storage: Seagate 300GB SATA, WD 80 GB SATA (both 7200 rpm)
psu: 350W
optical: teac dvd+rw and a nec dvd-rw
video: Radeon x800 gto
audio: sound blaster live 24-bit pci
heatsink: dell dimension 8400 heatsink
cpu fan: 1 crappy dell fan
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My computer is soo loud. The cpu fan is on at a high level all the time and is deafening even if i'm not doing anything on it. It's been that way since I got it some twenty months ago. I've had dell replace the fan twice and the heatsink once with no improvement. I've reset the cmos with no improvement. I've upgraded my bios to no avail. I've had it with this machine. The last piece that could be at fault is the motherboard. Supposidely it thinks the fan always needs to run at a high level even though it's blowing cool air all the time. So, the heatsink works fine, the fan works fine, but the motherboard is a pos. Therefore, I'm looking to scrap this machine.
I want to take this machine and replace the motherboard, heatsink, fan system, and case. Therefore, I can retain some of the value rather than buying a whole new machine.
My first question is, is this a good way to go about solving this problem? It's basically one step below replacing almost everything.
Second, what do you all suggest I get? I need a motherboard to support all this stuff. I also need new fans, a heatsink, and a case. I'd prefer to spend around $300 or less. Also, I'd like a motherboard that could support some decent enhancements in the future (like faster memory).
Third, how do I go about doing this? I am okay at replacing simple parts like HDDs, memory, PCI cards, and optical drives, but I know little about setting up a new motherboard. I am not sure how to remove my cpu to place on the new mother board and I'm unsure how to setup a heatsink. I'm pretty sure I need some sorta spray to make better contact with the heatsink or something. Also, will I need any tools for this? Any assistance and references to guides will be much appreciated.