Step-By-Step: Upgrade Your System With a Motherboard Swap
Insert a new motherboard to revitalize your PC.
Stan Miastkowski
The Top Down
Benefits: Improved system performance.
Costs: Motherboard, $100-$150; CPU, $125-$300; RAM, $150-$200; Fan/heat sink, $15-$30
Expertise level: Advanced
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, antistatic wrist strap (recommended)
Time required: 3-6 hours
Vendors: Abit, AOpen, Asus, Epox, Intel, MSI, Soyo, Supermicro, Tyan
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