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Step-By-Step: Upgrade Your System With a Motherboard Swap

Insert a new motherboard to revitalize your PC.

Stan Miastkowski

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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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