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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: kael08 on June 10, 2007, 10:41:55 AM

Title: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: kael08 on June 10, 2007, 10:41:55 AM
I am using an ASUS motherboard. The problem is when I installed the Windows XP SP 2, I cannot find a compatible USB 2.0 driver for it.  The CD that come with the motherboard have only an USB driver compatible with Windows 98 and ME.  I can't find a driver for my motherboard that is compatible with Windows XP. I am thinking of upgrading my motherboard to a new ones. I am using a Intel P4 processor.  Can I upgrade the motherboard that is compatible with my processor and use my old processor in it? Or I also have to upgrade or replace my processor with a new ones? 

Thank you very much for your help.

Title: Re: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: reaper_tbs on June 10, 2007, 10:47:53 AM
might not have to, but what's your price range anyway
 :)
Title: Re: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: Calum on June 10, 2007, 10:48:45 AM
What model of motherboard do you have?
Title: Re: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: kael08 on June 10, 2007, 10:59:10 AM
any price that is affordable...

maybe around PHP3000 - PHP5000

its in Philippine Peso...

its our currency here...

I am planning of upgrading it so that I will have a USB 2.0 driver that is compatible with Windows XP SP 2.

Because my old ASUS Motherboard is not supporting it.

So im just wanna know if I can get my processor from my old ASUS motherboard and put in a new motherboard that will support the processor.

Is that possible?

Or I also have to upgrade my processor?

thank you.
Title: Re: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: Calum on June 10, 2007, 11:07:32 AM
What model of motherboard do you have?
Knowing that you have an Asus board is not enough, it's like saying you have a Ford car and asking the mechanic to give you the right parts without even seeing it.
Title: Re: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: patio on June 10, 2007, 11:12:38 AM
I have a Toyota...
Title: Re: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: reaper_tbs on June 10, 2007, 11:15:24 AM
i've been spam warned for less  :P
Title: Re: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: kael08 on June 10, 2007, 11:16:31 AM
wait..

I'll just check it...

thanks....
Title: Re: Can I upgrade my motherboard without changing my processor?
Post by: Calum on June 10, 2007, 11:36:40 AM
I have a Toyota...
That's different, the Japanese engineers are mind readers so they can do that.
wait..

I'll just check it...

thanks....
You do that.
Let us know, and then we can begin to help you find drivers or a new board.