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    Default HP desktop Motherboard URGENT help needed!

    Hello I'm pieter

    I have an HPE-140nl

    Windows 7 64-bit
    8GB ram
    Nvidia GTX 260
    Intel I7 860

    I need more slots in this thing, and the motherboard is very small (doesn't have an pci slot)
    It also has no pci-e slot free And even when detaching the capture card I will only have 1 free pci slot.

    I went to a computer store today to buy a new case and a motherboard, but didn't do it.

    I do NOT want to reinstall windows 7 64-bit.

    I was told the replacement of the motherboard is possible but I need to know the chipset of the computer.
    I remember hobbybob working at HP?
    If anyone could please tell me the chipset of the motherboard I will be very happy


    Thanks alot,

    Pieter

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    *update*
    trying CPUZ now to see what my chipset is.

    However even when knowing the chipset.
    Is it possible to upgrade to a bigger motherboard?

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    I'd say yes if you keep the same chipset, but frankly, reinstalling it wouldn't be a mess

    you can reinstall it on your old hard drive and I think windows seven has a profile export utility that you can run before reinstalling, then reinstall and reimport the profile

    if you have the opportunity to get another motherboard and some nicer guts, get it, you won't regret it

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    I thought all the LGA1156 CPUs ran on the P55 chipset?

    Do an in place 'upgrade'
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    I forgot a friend of mine used to work for a living with motherboards.
    I asked him and he did me a recommendation.

    He said:

    you know, the profile import is just documents and settings, no programs ^


    als he told me the chipset doesn't matter
    if BSOD's or problems happen he can repair it for me
    *he code's drivers and such for fun*

    also he recommended me the: Gigabyte GA-P55

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    Got my socket number
    LGA1156 Socket

    the GA-P55 is good

    thanks for everyones help
    tomorrow Im getting a brand new case and the motherboard

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    If you change only the systemboard, everything should be okay.

    If you change the cpu and systemboard, or systemboard and Harddrive, or more than that, it will deactivate your windows license.

    Normally, if you only change the Systemboard, Windows will recover, maybe a short trip true boot in safe mode, but it should not be a problem.


    In addition;
    IF you change an HP original part for something else, it could be that your windows will be deactivated. I know HP has some strings in the bios that allow them to activate windows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyberb0b View Post
    If you change only the systemboard, everything should be okay.

    If you change the cpu and systemboard, or systemboard and Harddrive, or more than that, it will deactivate your windows license.

    Normally, if you only change the Systemboard, Windows will recover, maybe a short trip true boot in safe mode, but it should not be a problem.

    I only chang the motherboard.

    He told me about the reactivation.
    He said I just have to call that automated line *did it once before for an XP laptop*.

    He told me all the things i need.
    He can fix BSOD's on boot
    and he told me that I might have to reactivate the partition *as new motherboards tend to need that*

    if any problems with the new motherboard occur when used, he told me he can help me fix it.

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    reactivation is not that hard... you may activate reactivate windows 3x before they revoke your license

    But changing HP parts to non original, can cause deactivation.

    Also, do you have 2 graphics cards onboard?
    Are those of Ati or nvidia? This board is designed for ati..

    Also, the Gigabyte GA-P55 is a general name, there are quite a few boards on the market with this type.. which revision which version?


    I mean;

    the
    GA-P55-USB3
    GA-P55-USL3
    GA-P55-UD6.....
    Last edited by cyberb0b; 12-30-2010 at 08:19.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyberb0b View Post
    reactivation is not that hard... you may activate reactivate windows 3x before they revoke your license

    But changing HP parts to non original, can cause deactivation.

    Also, do you have 2 graphics cards onboard?
    Are those of Ati or nvidia? This board is designed for ati..

    Also, the Gigabyte GA-P55 is a general name, there are quite a few boards on the market with this type.. which revision which version?


    I mean;

    the
    GA-P55-USB3
    GA-P55-USL3
    GA-P55-UD6.....
    I have one nvidia graphics card

    Im asking which revision he ment.

    I might upgrade to 2 graphics cards later.
    But I don't have it planned
    Last edited by masterpj; 12-30-2010 at 08:29.

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