Matt

When it's your processor which is aging, you know that is when the major upgrades start. Usually when you want to upgrade a processor you'll find that the CPU socket has changed since the last CPU purchase. So - it's a new motherboard! Now the memory which you had upgraded to 8Gb is not compatible with the new motherboard. So - it's new memory sticks!Now the graphics card you have is not compatible with the new motherboard. So - it's a new graphics card. And... so it goes on.

This did happen to me and after the dust had settled I basically ended up with a new computer. All I managed to retain was the hard drive, case (not even the power supply!!), keyboard and mouse. AND...I started the 'upgrade' on a Saturday evening when there are no shops open.

Now I've learned to do as much homework as possible before removing a single screw! Even then gremlins will attack.


Kevin