Hey everyone,
So last year I had bought an Alienware desktop from Dell because I did not have the time to build a PC with my job.
The motherboard in my computer only supports SATA 2 and USB 2.0, and I have some time on my hands these days, so I am looking to swap out the motherboard for a new board that supports SATA 3 and USB 3.0, however I am hesitant to buy one until I confirm I know what I need.
My current system specs:
I know the mobo needs to have the correct socket for my CPU as well as similar dimensions.
Does this seem feasible? one thing I am concerned with is the PCI slots lining up with the openings on my case, and I don't have the exact dimensions of the mobo right now, I will measure it later when I am home.
EDIT: I found this which should be my mobo: http://www.ascendtech.us/dell-alienware-area-51-j560m-motherboard_i_mb7delj560maa51.aspx
Based on that I looked at this replacement: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131715
Any insight is appreciated.
So last year I had bought an Alienware desktop from Dell because I did not have the time to build a PC with my job.
The motherboard in my computer only supports SATA 2 and USB 2.0, and I have some time on my hands these days, so I am looking to swap out the motherboard for a new board that supports SATA 3 and USB 3.0, however I am hesitant to buy one until I confirm I know what I need.
My current system specs:
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Operating System
MS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 970 @ 3.20GHz 6core 42 °C
Gulftown 32nm Technology
RAM
12.0 GB Triple-Channel DDR3 @ 682MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
Alienware 0J560M (CPU 1) 25 °C
Graphics
Alienware2310 (1920x1080@60Hz)
VW246 (1920x1080@60Hz)
1023MB GeForce GTX 460 (nVidia) 32 °C
1023MB GeForce GTX 460 (nVidia) 46 °C
ForceWare version 301.42
SLI Disabled
Hard Drives
559GB ARRAY0 (RAID0)
Optical Drives
PLDS DVDRWBD DH-12E3S SCSI CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition AudioI know the mobo needs to have the correct socket for my CPU as well as similar dimensions.
Does this seem feasible? one thing I am concerned with is the PCI slots lining up with the openings on my case, and I don't have the exact dimensions of the mobo right now, I will measure it later when I am home.
EDIT: I found this which should be my mobo: http://www.ascendtech.us/dell-alienware-area-51-j560m-motherboard_i_mb7delj560maa51.aspx
Based on that I looked at this replacement: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131715
Any insight is appreciated.