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Hi, never had to look for a new motherboard. I have an old Dell dimension 4500 that crapped out. Do I have to buy specific motherboard that will fit that case, or would any motherboard do? I'd like to be able to use the old Processor....


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Old 26th Apr 2008, 09:30
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Default Specific Motherboard

Hi, never had to look for a new motherboard. I have an old Dell dimension 4500 that crapped out. Do I have to buy specific motherboard that will fit that case, or would any motherboard do? I'd like to be able to use the old Processor.
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Old 26th Apr 2008, 09:51
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Default Specific Motherboard

You are right .... Dell do use non standard connectors and sometimes their cases will not accept standard ATX or Micro ATX mobos.

The PSU more often than not, will have different pinouts, so even if you manage to fit a standard mobo, the chances are you will need a new PSU too.

You may find it easier to get a new Case and PSU and fit a standard mobo in it, utilising the other parts. Another point to bear in mind is ..... if you dont have an OS Disk, the Dell preinstalled stuff may baulk at the new mobo, if it's not a Dell replacement.

I guess it all depends on how much time & effort and cash you want to spend on it

As you have probably gathered by now .... Dell's are not the best of PCs, to work with, when things need fixing or upgrading.
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