Mobo upgrade?

[astrob0y]

Hey guys, I currently have a Gateway FX7020 and I was wondering if buying a new mobo means just swapping out the old and put in the new, using the same hard drive graphics card, ram, etc.. I'm trying to look for a new mobo that would allow me to sli and up the ram a bit. Here's the specs to my current rig:

 

[EarthDog]

I cant see the picture but you should AT LEAST do a repair install of your OS when you swap motherboards. You really should just do a complete reinstall though for that switch.

 

[astrob0y]

I might do a complete reinstall if i get a new one because I want the 64bit vista, this might be a silly question but how/where would i go for a repair of the OS? If I get a new mobo would that mean new BIOS as well? sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure.

Here's the direct link of the picture http://i34.tinypic.com/11rae1c.jpg

 

[EarthDog]

The pic is blocked at my office, its not you.

You repair the OS through the disk you used to install it. There should be a repair option.

 

[astrob0y]

Ahh, that rings a bell. When looking for a mobo while using a stock case is there anything i should be concerned about? dimensions?

Thanks again EarthDog.

 

[EarthDog]

You should be just fine. Just check what form factor the case supports. If not, get another one decent one (Antec 300, Antec P182).

 

[astrob0y]

I'm sorry but where can i find this info?

 

[EarthDog]

I would think gateway...

 

[astrob0y]

So I found out it's a mATX, would ATX fit?

 

[Bobnova]

If the case is mATX an ATX board will be about four inches too long to fit.
Cases are cheap though, i'm fond of the $36(newegg) gigabyte cases.

 

[astrob0y]

Yeah, I think it's better off buying a new case and build it from there. With a better case it can be easier to upgrade in the future. Probably gonna get a mid tower or something.