Motherboard

[Trotter]

Not a bad deal there.

As long as your new case has seven slots in the back for add-on cards (well, six or seven), then it will hold an ATX board.

 

[krazyq]

number 1 and 8 looked really good.
I just didnt have a converter...so i coudlnt really compare it to here, but i have a vague idea.

 

[slyfxsi]

slots in the back meaning the large long slots currently covered with a metal cover in each one? if thats the case i have seven!

 

[Trotter]

Seven = ATX. Basically, you can use any standard motherboard.

 

[slyfxsi]

okay! i purchased the new motherboard ABIT IL9 Pro S775
with an INTEL dual core E6600, and a gig of ram, do i now just swap everything over old for new! any tips or advice?
And how much memory does vista take up?

 

[Invisible]

you will need 2 or 3 gb for vista

 

[slyfxsi]

okay vista seems the way to go for future proofing!
Just a quick, stupid! but important question!! just realised that my new motherboard a ABIT IL9 Pro S775, does not have "an onboard vga" does this mean theres no way of connecting it to my screen?

 

[b1gapl]

okay vista seems the way to go for future proofing!
Just a quick, stupid! but important question!! just realised that my new motherboard a ABIT IL9 Pro S775, does not have "an onboard vga" does this mean theres no way of connecting it to my screen?

There is a way. And that is getting a graphic card.

 

[veg1992]

There is a way. And that is getting a graphic card.

thats right.. get a discrete graphics card, since you were willing to settle with integrated.. an 8500gt is fine... or maybe a 2400pro or 2400xt

 

[slyfxsi]

okay, lets slow down a bit for me! haha so what kind of graphics card do i need? in lamens terms that is! kinda new at all this!