Can I upgrade my motherboard?

[dwizzle]

Okay, I have a HP Pavilion Slimline s7517c, and it has an Asus PTGV-DM Onyx2-GL8E, and I was wondering, if I could upgrade it with a newer mini itx motherboard.

 

[Tmagic650]

Yes, you an probably use most any ITX motherboard, but you might have to buy a CPU and memory for the new board. Also, the front panel wire harness might need to be altered to match the front panel pins on the new motherboard

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

It won't actually make your computer faster though, seems pointless.

 

[dwizzle]

If i got a new motherboard and a processor and what not, it wouldn't speed it up?

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Depends on what you do with your computer, but IMO it probably won't help too much, not worth the cost.

 

[dwizzle]

what the heck does "IMO" mean?

 

[Mizzou]

In My Opinion - IMO

 

[dwizzle]

thank you mizzou

 

[Tmagic650]

What are the motherboard specs now?

 

[dwizzle]

just search Asus PTGV-DM Onyx2-GL8E it won't let me post links sorry.

i got the website for the specs its: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&docname=c00590366

 

[Tmagic650]

Here's an example of a good upgrade motherboard:

Zotec ITX Motherboard

 

[dwizzle]

i was just looking at the one earlier today, but do you think that since i wouldn't be able to screw it in, in the hole by the cable adapter that it would do harm?

 

[Tmagic650]

No, the main concerns would be where the IO panel would fit, and of course, the front panel connections

 

[dwizzle]

ahh i see. were there any other motherboards you were considering?

 

[Tmagic650]

No other boards, I just wanted to show you an example of what you can consider as an upgrade. This Zotec board would be quite a nice upgrade option, although you could have many other options, if you choose

 

[dwizzle]

yeah, it seemed really nice and like a good idea. so i could almost get any mini itx board? and i'm having trouble finding out how much power they need and if i need a better power adapter.

 

[Tmagic650]

Yeah the stock ITX power supplies are a bit low in wattage, but I have seen 300 watt supplies that should work nicely

 

[dwizzle]

would this work?: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338042

 

[Tmagic650]

Yes, I think it would be okay