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Topic: Getting new computer parts

Anonymous d5273c41463587bd5bf2f3b503787413 started this discussion 2 months (2008-10-12 23:37:54 UTC) ago:

If I wanted say, a new processor, can I just open up my box, take out the old one, and put a new one in? Or are there infinite combinations/specifications/compliance issues that would stop me from attaching random part X to random part Y?

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Anonymous 54e0ea47b4ca8f4a750ce1917d5c223e replied with this 2 months (2008-10-12 23:51:45 UTC) ago, 14 minutes later (#69,056):

All you need is the right socket number for your motherboard.

Intels are commonly socket 775
and AMD are usually AM2.

Make sure you have the right socket!

Anonymous 54e0ea47b4ca8f4a750ce1917d5c223e replied with this 2 months (2008-10-12 23:53:32 UTC) ago, 2 minutes later (#69,057):

Oh and for other things make sure it's compatible with the right slot! Some video cards use PCI-E, some use PCI, hell some even use AGP still, just make sure your motherboard has the slots required for new parts.

Anonymous d5273c41463587bd5bf2f3b503787413 (OP) replied with this 2 months (2008-10-13 00:00:59 UTC) ago, 7 minutes later (#69,062):

@69,057

Is static frying your parts really as big a risk as people make it out to be?

Anonymous fca45b7adae849852ad7048db66d2622 replied with this 2 months (2008-10-13 00:02:43 UTC) ago, 2 minutes later (#69,064):

Yes, it is a big deal, but only if you're a complete idiot. If it happens, it's toast, but it's not too hard to prevent. Simply ground yourself by keeping a body part touching the metal computer box. That's it.

Anonymous d5273c41463587bd5bf2f3b503787413 (OP) replied with this 2 months (2008-10-14 00:34:37 UTC) ago, 1 day later (#69,473):

Are AMD or Intel processors better? Or is it just personal preference?

Anonymous 7c09778d30db5e3855c9121f31365b9d replied with this 1 month (2008-10-27 22:43:24 UTC) ago, 2 weeks later (#75,374):

"What's your dirtiest fantasy?
Getting new computer parts."