Upgrading mobo...?

[Geministar]

Hi,

I've recently had some issues with my hp pavilion a1020n and am thinking of a mobo upgrade. I've read that I'm unable to upgrade the video card unless I completely change the mobo. I eventually would like to change my processor as well, but am not sure as to which mobo would fit the hp tower. here are the specs copied from hp:

Hardware
Base processor
Pentium4 519 (P) 3.06 GHz:
533 MHz Front side bus
Socket LGA775

Chipset
Intel 915GV
Motherboard
Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: PTGD-LA
HP motherboard name: Goldfish3-GL8E

Motherboard description

* Motherboard manufacturer's name: ASUS PTGD-LA
* HP/Compaq name: Goldfish3-GL8E

CPU/Processor

* Socket: LGA775
* Supports processor up to 3.4 GHz
* Supports Intel Pentium 4 HT processors

Front-side bus (FSB)

* 800 MHz

Chipset

* Northbridge: Intel 915GV Graphics Memory and Controller Hub (MCH)
* Southbridge: Intel ICH6

BIOS features

* 4Mb FWH EEPROM
* HP BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, Green, and PnP Features Plus

Form factor

* Micro-ATX form factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in

Memory

* Dual-channel memory architecture
* 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 4 GB 533/400 MHZ DDR2 memory modules
* Maximum HP/Compaq approved memory is 4 GB*



NOTE: *Actual available memory may be less
Expansion slots

* Three PCI
* No AGP slot

Video graphics

* Integrated

Serial ATA

* 4 SATA connectors
* Each connector supports 1 serial Ultra DMA 150 disk drive
* Hot Swap function

Onboard audio Realtek ALC880 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Onboard LAN

* Realtek RTL8101L LAN PHY (Physical Layer Protocol)
* 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller


any help would be great! thanks so much!

 

[Ritwik7]

What problems are you having with your PC. I personally think that it's a waste of money if you're investing in upgrading such an old system.

If you eventually plan on adding a new GPU and processor then it's best to hold on till you can build a new PC from scratch.

Intel 915 / 945 / 965 chipsets should support the P4 in case you're bent on buying a new mobo.

 

[raybay]

I agree with Ritwick7, not worth the effort... You can get a better used computer for less than the cost of replacing that board.

Be aware that if you replace the system board, your HP Windows will not work. You will need to buy a new Windows disk as well.