Chipset question.

**zru_x** · August 15th, 2009, 06:18 PM

What is the worst situation i could end up in if i replace my current motherboard with one that has a different chipset. I have an Asus P5k-e wifi edition with the Intel P35 chipset. If i were to replace my system with a motherboard of a different chipset. What should i expect? I am assuming the chipset would be my biggest problem.

**stroyal** · August 15th, 2009, 06:29 PM

If you are going to keep your old processor, you will need a chipset/socket that will support it.
Same goes for your memory, but if you are getting new memory and CPU any chipset, everything else will work.

You are not stuck with P35, there chipsets in that family that will probably work depending on type of memory and CPU

**zru_x** · August 15th, 2009, 06:41 PM

The CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 1333mhz FSB 45nm and the Memory stick are Consair XMS2-8500 1GB 1066mhz

**JLK03F150** · August 15th, 2009, 06:42 PM

From a software standpoint, you will most likely need to format your O/S hard drive, then reinstall Windows and all your other programs.

**zru_x** · August 15th, 2009, 06:49 PM

hmm... there is only one dilemma my motherboard has finally stopped working. I have had trouble with it in the past. So im 98% sure it's the motherboard.

**stroyal** · August 15th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Here is a sampling of boards, many differant chipsets that will work with your stuff.
Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Motherboards,Intel Motherboards,LGA 775,Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo,DDR2 1066

If you have an OEM copy of XP or newer, you will have to talk to microsoft to validate it, as motherboard replacement is not usually allowed.

Edit:
The P35 is a performance chip, so you should bve looking at the higher end boards for a similar chip.
Look for number of USB ports and if you need fire wire, or mega lan. these are the options you should look at.

**zru_x** · August 15th, 2009, 07:03 PM

Yeah i was checking those out ealier...I would have perfered an upgrade but i am understanding it does not seem ideal right now. My only question now is. Would using any of these board be pretty much like Plug n play? As in hooking everything together correctly and it will run.

**zru_x** · August 15th, 2009, 07:04 PM

The chipsets are P43 and P45...would i not incounter any problems?

**zru_x** · August 15th, 2009, 07:08 PM

NM i did not read carefully. So my best bet would be to try to find the exact board again, or will that not work as well?

**stroyal** · August 15th, 2009, 07:08 PM

P45 is just the next one up from P35, it will work just fine, even the Nvidia chips will work.
Some people like them better

**stroyal** · August 15th, 2009, 07:10 PM

Probably not
Newegg.com - ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

**zru_x** · August 15th, 2009, 07:20 PM

Thank you I know what i am looking for. My only problem is hearing not having the right chipset will not operate correctly if it operates at all. I do not understand what you meant about having the OEM XP disk. I do have one, but why would i need it?

**JLK03F150** · August 15th, 2009, 07:32 PM

You need a copy of WinXP because you will need to install it once the new motherboard is installed. Windows won't work properly because most of the P35 drivers will be different from the P43/P45 versions.

**zru_x** · August 15th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Ok i understand now Thank You.

**stroyal** · August 15th, 2009, 07:47 PM

The only other thing I can think of is that board looks like it had 2-16X PCI-E that that operated at a full 16X together.

Only a few boards/chipsets do that, If you don't need it , it's not a problem.
This one dose it for Nvidia video cards, if you don't need fire wire.
Newegg.com - Open Box: ASUS Striker II Formula LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard