Old PC Upgrade: Motherboard & CPU

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New motherboard, RAM and Pentium Gold CPU fitted in an ten year old desktop PC. This is the fourth episode in the “Old PC Upgrade” series that commenced in this video: • Old PC Upgrade #1: Opt...
The final video in this series, in which I install a Linux distro and test the machine our with video editing and other applications, is here: • Ubuntu Studio on Penti...
My video in which I install Windows 10 is here:
• Ryzen Budget PC Build ...
This video is intended to provide a generic guide to upgrading an old PC with whatever components you choose. However, the Pentium G6400 I used is listed on Amazon in the UK here:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086MHSH2... and on Amazon in the US here: amzn.to/3wbi5iN (affiliate links). But in the current market, do shop around. This processor will work in any motherboard with an Intel 400 series chipset and an LGA1200 socket.
You can download the Passmark test software from:
www.passmark.com/
And CrystalDiskMark from:
crystalmark.info/en/software/...
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
/ explainingcomputers
You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at: / explainingthefuture
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Checking things out
05:30 New components
11:09 Fitting CPU & RAM
14:32 Removing old motherboard
17:31 Fitting new motherboard
20:49 First boot
22:14 Windows tests
#PCUpgrade #PentiumGold #ExplainingComputers

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@FoxrainFuture 3 жыл бұрын

"Is replacing motherboard and processor not building a new computer?" is essentially a modern version of the ship of Theseus paradox 😂

@CTCTraining1 3 жыл бұрын

.... or Trigger’s Broom as modern classicists might refer to it.

@gerrybvr 3 жыл бұрын

I was beginning to wonder the same thing ;)

@chrisschembari2486 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, @Foxrain, you beat me to it! "Chip Of Theseus"!

@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG 3 жыл бұрын

@FoxrainFuture On the other hand, if I leave my keys in the car, Happy Birthday...

@PC4USE1 3 жыл бұрын

Even though it is an entry level PC,i would consider it a "sleeper". Kind of like putting a new engine and trans in the old family car.

@dsmyify 3 жыл бұрын

I've had this same computer for over 25 years and it's as good as it ever was. It's only had 3 new cases, 4 new motherboards, 6 CPU changes, 4 memory updates, 12 new drives and and 5 graphics card upgrades.

@jahmiahgreenturtle6995 2 жыл бұрын

Computer of Theseus

@Paulwell 2 жыл бұрын

Trigger rides again!

@dsmyify 2 жыл бұрын

@@Paulwell ~ alright Dave?

@Skyrunner13 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like the thousand year old hammer.

@journeymantraveller3338 2 жыл бұрын

That is one bitchin' PSU then.😹

@minimalistinlife 3 жыл бұрын

Made me laugh with installing the sticker for maximum chance of boot.

@ulrichkalber9039 3 жыл бұрын

But it will not run at full speed, it does not have RGB in "go fasta red" :(

@MarkWhich 3 жыл бұрын

Considering the high price of CPUs, you might as well make good use of the sticker.

@whyjay9959 3 жыл бұрын

Correct stickers are essential for appeasing the computer's machine spirit.

@call_me_stan5887 3 жыл бұрын

now imagine - it would boot even faster if the sticker was red

@dorjeboleskine4115 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping advertising out of education, Chris! You're an excellent example to the whole of the KZfaq. 😊👍

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. I think that the algorythm is now kicking me for having no midrolls, but I've not plan to includue them, as they drive me mad as a viewer.

@aminghafoori6496 3 жыл бұрын

ads are not evil

@doomtomb3 3 жыл бұрын

And now I need to talk to you about why I play RAID: Shadow Legends and hide my IP using Express VPN ^TM

@dorjeboleskine4115 3 жыл бұрын

@@aminghafoori6496 oh, yes; they most certainly are! Lol

@aminghafoori6496 3 жыл бұрын

@doomtomb3 without vpn i could not watch this video because of cruel government censorship because our government thinks if they shut YT completely down nobody use these scammy apps just like you

@kempshott 3 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful sound in the world is that single short beep from the internal speaker at first boot after a major upgrade.

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

So true.

@matthewday7565 3 жыл бұрын

can't beat an old hard disk spinning up

@welshtechie6832 3 жыл бұрын

Apart from it seems to be shunned upon by many tech tubers now! I put a speaker on my B550 mobo with Ryzen 7 2700X and I agree it is sweet!

@alfredmorency8296 3 жыл бұрын

@Laurie Rose A fine sound to be sure, but the "best in the world"? You need to get out more.

@VulpisFoxfire 3 жыл бұрын

Assuming your mobo even does that before going straight to the post screen. :-) My new one has a speaker attached, but I don't notice much of a beep when it boots.

@AndrewPendlebury 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the cleanest “old PC” I have ever seen! 🤔👍

@DavidGreen_au 3 жыл бұрын

I was shocked to see what appeared to be a new plate under the motherboard :)

@FlyboyHelosim 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even consider it old.

@MarkWhich 3 жыл бұрын

I always say the next step of removing your old motherboard, is to take it outside first and give it a good shake/blow or w.e

@Arkajyoti 3 жыл бұрын

The close-up shots of the tiny connectors even when the motherboard is sitting within the case is very impressive and of course very useful. Few channels can manage such tight shots with perfect clarity and camera stability.

@peterbrown6224 3 жыл бұрын

I've done it more times than I care to remember. But for someone starting out, this is invaluable. Though Christopher did omit the blood sacrifice you must make when dealing with nice, sharp cases.

@Reziac 3 жыл бұрын

@@peterbrown6224 LOL, I've donated my share... one of my old cases has considerable duct tape along the inner edges, from sheer self-preservation... And yeah, I too was impressed with the nice clear shots of those tiny connectors. Good way to make them less intimidating for the newbie.

@sandeepkulkarni3695 3 жыл бұрын

The Pentium Gold sticker definitely gives it a boost during the PassMark Test

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

@rewindcat7927 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@slimplynth 3 жыл бұрын

Like go faster stripes on a car :)

@anthonyfmoss 3 жыл бұрын

These things cannot be left to chance. Chris is right.

@sandeepkulkarni3695 3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyfmoss Agreed✌️

@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын

Now that was a OLD computer. Great video.

@LuboMorhac 3 жыл бұрын

@whyjay9959 3 жыл бұрын

@@laurabrown6085 Be gone, foul bot. Trouble this channel no more.

@RWL2012 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but the board with the Pentium Dual-Core would have taken a Core 2 Quad or a 771-to-775-modded quad-core Xeon, which would have made an even greater video. Once the motherboard is replaced it's not the same PC anymore. At least the G4600 doesn't actually perform that much better... By the way (posting here because this got "lost" in the too many comments) the power supply happens to be good quality, made by CWT who makes some power supplies for Corsair.

@spuds6423 3 жыл бұрын

Was the upgrade worth it? I have a n old desktop that might be a candidate.

@CXensation 3 жыл бұрын

@@spuds6423 It solely depends on your personal needs and what you exactly defines as "worth it". The epic need for speed will cost you a fortune however which way you look at it.

@familyplans3788 3 жыл бұрын

One thing that always impresses me about your videos is the tempo , its always spot on , class editing and production

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Your kind feedback is most appreciated.

@paulfontaine7819 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see 1) you take e-waste into account 2) make us think about what is sufficient

@lawrenceallwright7041 3 жыл бұрын

Other channels: "I had to spend $5000, bribe border guards and take the COO of FedEx hostage to build this MEGA GAMING RIG!!!" Explaining Computers: "This is the best I could get hold of at the moment without paying silly money." This is what we love about this channel. It's based in the real world. Any of us could go online, buy these components right now and follow the video to build exactly the same PC.

@slq07 3 жыл бұрын

There's something relaxing and heartwarming about your videos. And this one looks like it could be a little toned down LowSpecGamer video regarding the capabilities of the PC. Looking forward to the next one, hope to see you again very soon!

@paranoidrodent 3 жыл бұрын

A superb video as always, Chris! As a longtime ago PC bench technician, this is one of the clearest explanations of upgrades for novices that I have ever seen. Now I know where to direct my less PC savvy but hands-on father if his old PC needs resurrection during lockdown. Those zoom shots of the connectors are terrific.

@juanignacioaschura9437 3 жыл бұрын

That motherboard size is called Mini-DTX. It is compatible with some Mini-ITX cases because it uses four screws in the same position as Mini-ITX, but you can only install single-slot GPUs in most of those cases.

@markianclark9645 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly...i'm pleased someone pointed this out..DTX form factor is not recognised in Asia..they name them all mATX..This size is limited to only a couple of manufacturers..AsRock mainly..i bought one years ago from this make..i believe it was a Socket 1155 Sandy bridge..

@MdFahimMuntasir 3 жыл бұрын

You are a genuine tech teacher! Chris! Hopefully you should continue and keep up the good work. You are also a good founder to building up items perfectly. 😊

@skunkGames 3 жыл бұрын

I've never been more enthralled with someone installing a dual core budget chip into a 10-year-old case before. Your videos are phenomenal, Chris.

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@DrBenChem 3 жыл бұрын

I live for the pause between "again" and "very soon", another brilliant videos to roast potatoes to

@stuartleckie 3 жыл бұрын

Love this series. I enjoy the build, rebuild stuff so much. Tons of great info here to digest, thanks again Chris 👍🏻

@jamespeters920 3 жыл бұрын

Mouse = Rodent. Love it!

@andrekz9138 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to ask if that's the UK term for a mouse!

@player07441 3 жыл бұрын

same, it never gets old

@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG 3 жыл бұрын

I don't use a mouse, anymore; I use a stoat...

@PS_Tube 3 жыл бұрын

A simple PC upgrade for everyday tasks, not the one to put hole through pockets. Good video Chris.

@MicrobyteAlan 3 жыл бұрын

The episode I’ve been waiting for. Thanks

@jorgepallares7149 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the videos I've been learning quite a bit as I am doing a bit of upgrade to my pc from 2010

@2009numan 3 жыл бұрын

I like watching your video's feel's like stepping back into 70's with your style of presentation

@WHAT-GRINDS-MY-GEARS 3 жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade, super happy your going with Linux.

@squelchstuff 3 жыл бұрын

I can't help but think of Trigger's broom with this project. Great stuff Chris. With the supply and demand gap at the moment, new builds are so much harder, so some selective upgrading is worthwhile.

@butnooneshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another great video!! When I started watching your channel about a year ago I was a life-long but very disillusioned Apple 'fan boy' looking to move onto an open source platform, and not knowing where to start. I'm pleased to say that I watched this latest video on my newly self-built, silent, compact, desktop machine running Linux Mint. Thanks for showing me the way, by making it all so understandable and look so easy.

@risingmoon893 3 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this channel around three years ago and then two years ago with Techquickie, it taught me what I needed to build my first computer and since then I haven't watched your video's since, it was interesting getting one of your videos recommended to be after almost two years.

@kamon242 3 жыл бұрын

as always, an excellent video. The pacing, script and footage is spot on an makes understanding the whole process perfectly clear. Glad to see some love for the Pentium G6400, it's amazing how capable the entry level cpus have become. Looking forward to the next video testing on linux and opensource software.

@Ciffer-1998 9 ай бұрын

its 2 years old comment but i have to ask when you sayed "it's amazing how capable the entry level cpus have become" what did you mean since they are pretty much uselless outside of using them for net browsing, whats more entry level cpus become uselless like back in the day entry level cpus were the same as the higher tier one but just with a lower clock

@Antonio-fl3nr 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the down to earth upgrade in terms of budget. We computer enthusiasts have a tendency to make a hole in our pockets, and actually most users don't really need all that computing power. A lot can be done with budget hardware and free software, and that's is why I'm looking forward to your next video. Those close-up shots are really good. Thanks a lot, I always forget what is the negative in the front panel connectors, but it won't happen again.

@Ciffer-1998 9 ай бұрын

but the problem is if you are on the smaller budget why would you go for the new stuff over used, you are pretty much paying more for weaker hardware just so you can have that insurance

@perrymcclusky4695 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this video series so far! Looking forward to your next video.

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Perry.

@h311dr1p 10 ай бұрын

this is so helpful as a newbie to pc building!! very clear and i appreciate how well lit everything is so i can see and understand all

@ExplainingComputers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. :) You may also find useful my recent Ryzen build video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9ZkopyCtq6upY0.html

@vinyl.croatia 3 жыл бұрын

FINALLY A NEW UPLOAD ABOUT OLD PC!! :D

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

And there's another next week! :)

@kevin34ct 3 жыл бұрын

The only difference I'd make on this build is to get the faster memory if you can afford it. The MB may support memory overclock and if the memory is rated faster it will be easier to overclock.

@monishs3 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevin34ct The H410 chipset is locked to 2666MHz for celeron-i5s and locked to 2933 for i7's and i9's I believe so it won't get past 2666MHz if I recall correctly. However, Intel doesn't really depend on RAM bandwidth as much as AMD Ryzen.

@chrisanckaert 3 жыл бұрын

@@ExplainingComputers great series! Looking forward to the Linux install :-)

@PeterMensink01 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Just did an updated of my 12 year old system, a z600 workstation. Added an SSD, USB3 card and a 2nd hand Xeon 5675. Still running just fine and keeping my room nice and warm. 😅

@burhanuddinhaider 2 жыл бұрын

I'll never get bored watching your videos, thank you very much!!

@7242624 3 жыл бұрын

Thank your Chris. It is always a joy to have a new video each Sunday. I often wonder what your new space after renovations look like now? Maybe just a quick update like your 750k video. Congratulations on that btw. You are well on your way to one million I am sure.

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

My rennovations have been delayed by the third lockdown in the UK, but I will get there!

@BilisNegra 3 жыл бұрын

22:45 A word of WARNING on Passmark Scores!: Version 9.0 of Passmark Performance test is used on the video but score number scale has changed since version 10 came out, at least with the CPU test. I've tried both versions as a quick test before posting this (hence the CPU test only, sorry). If you look up the mean submitted score for this Pentium Gold CPU on the Passmark website, based on Version 10 as I suspected, you can see it now gets 4161 points. This is quite relevant for people who compare CPU's relying on the said website (me for one).

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Useful info, thanks for sharing.

@crnlbwlawson 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always Chris! I would add that there are also ways to extract the windows 10 key from bios, and if your lucky enough to have a windows 7 sticker key on the side of an old PC that you no longer use, as of right now, it still activates windows 10.

@dadofoogs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Always fun and relaxing watching your videos. Fun to see this upgrade, made me think if I would upgrade some of my old computets too. Lately I have mostly used SBC. ”Superhappy” fin!

@Hadw1n 3 жыл бұрын

The sticker was the most important step! Very enjoyable to see any type of PC build. :)

@HR-wd6cw 3 жыл бұрын

One tip to keep in mind is that some coolers have plastic over the thermal paste. Some it's like a sticker you have to remove, so just check before putting the cooler on. I have seen people put the cooler on like that (with the plastic sticker protector in place) and then wonder why their computer idles at 60 degrees F instead of a more reasonable 25-35 degrees.

@charalamposkounes5071 3 жыл бұрын

Exquisitely performed

@radstorm 2 жыл бұрын

I have learned so many things from you, Chris. Your time doing these uploads is priceless. Thank you :o)

@fram1111 3 жыл бұрын

Love your; details ,speed, clarity, and this makes you my go to to understand a new topic. Other new builders videos can assume The audience has some knowledge, and understand terms.

@smada36 3 жыл бұрын

Cheeky little cameo from a 386 there, sporting a math coprocessor. Very nice! 😍 I couldn't see if you had removed the battery or not. Rifas, Vartas, tantalums, and other ticking timebombs 😆

@rogerkoh1979 3 жыл бұрын

Modern motherboard, cpu and ram do make a difference. Understand this is a budget build but it does the job. Another great video.

@ianperry404 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, many thanks Chris.

@reefhugger100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this clear explanation! I'm researching how to exactly the same thing....replace an old motherboard and processor, retaining as much of the old components as possible. This video showed me a number of things that hadn't occurred to me to consider.

@ExplainingComputers Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your project.

@wilfiee 3 жыл бұрын

NEW UPLOAD! AWESOME!

@roelfbackus 3 жыл бұрын

As a non-native speaker I was curious when at 15:29 "...we now take out the satellite..." It happened to be "the SATA leads". 😊

@rpavlik1 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Google auto captions struggle with technical terms sometimes and people who don't speak like Americans always.

@roelfbackus 3 жыл бұрын

@@rpavlik1 It weren't the auto captions. In the Netherlands we pronounce satellite (NL: satelliet) as satalead.

@rpavlik1 3 жыл бұрын

@@roelfbackus oh, lol, the auto-captions also transcribed it satellite

@GdotWdot 3 жыл бұрын

I've once read the comments under an Asian math professor's video on a calculus problem; people were asking what Chen Lu was. It was chain rule.

@call_me_stan5887 3 жыл бұрын

try watching HWunboxed with CC on - hilarious as they are from Australia and YT is struggling a bit "Welcome back to harbour unboxed..."

@peacockluke 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Chris. I really enjoy your instruction style.

@ExplainingComputers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@lamprosvelentzas7112 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your material Chris. It is not just helpful, it is critical.

@2namtaB 3 жыл бұрын

Ship of Theseus springs to mind. 🤔

@williamhorton9763 3 жыл бұрын

It's the PC of EC.

@Okurka. 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, it's clearly not the same PC.

@bertblankenstein3738 3 жыл бұрын

I for one agree that using a new MB and CPU is building a new PC. Upgrade or new build, great video.

@NotOnYourLife 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribe to most of the Tech channels and I am happy to admit this one is my favorite. We are close in age, I took my first programming class in 1981, my first real computer was an Osborne running CP/M and was the only pre-built system I have ever owned, I have built every one of my PC's since. I am proud of only owning one Intel CPU and that was a 286/12 that was the first PC I built, since then every one has been an Intel alternative. It does my old heart good to see you build with less than state of the art, mega buck components. Please continue on as you always have, it is content that is invaluable and I salute you for producing it.

@josefserf1926 9 ай бұрын

Its good that you always offer plenty of comparisons with alternative options. This is the most useful thing any reviewer can do.

@SJPretorius000 3 жыл бұрын

Yeyyyy, my favourite channel

@mohamedmimonasbai8563 3 жыл бұрын

And there's another one next week! 😀

@AraceaeFanatics 3 жыл бұрын

@@mohamedmimonasbai8563 another channel next week?

@doncosner2611 3 жыл бұрын

Nice how you demonstrated the performance gain possible with modest hardware. The average person could easily do the same following your video. You also kept the build cost very reasonable but still chose good, reliable components. So many channels build extremely high cost systems that the average person really can not afford. With current shortages and cost increases your video will help a lot of people!

@call_me_stan5887 3 жыл бұрын

that little Pentium gold is quite capable - not a speed devil, but still. The price is a bit high, nonetheless.

@ba3411 3 жыл бұрын

There is amazing content on your channel about computers and technology. Thank you very much for all this hard work for us.

@HektorBandimar 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, I have been toying with the thought of doing exactly what you have done to the old 32 bit Desktop PC I have. I am going to to have a go, thank you. 👍

@ExplainingComputers 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! :)

@shutup4483 3 жыл бұрын

although i also like other channels like LTT, EC is the only i one i know that builds PCs with affordable and realistic components (at least for me). So: Thanks!

@misterspitfire6564 3 жыл бұрын

For me, Linux is the ultimate upgrade to any computer! Looking forward to the next episode. An XFCE distro would run like a dream on this setup!

@call_me_stan5887 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely in love with XFCE on my Linux Mint machines (all of them)

@misterspitfire6564 3 жыл бұрын

@@call_me_stan5887 I totally agree with you! XFCE is brilliant, even on older computers. Even my gaming pc is running linux, (MX Linux) and it runs everything perfectly. I also love how it is possible to change the appearance of XFCE to make it look absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the reply my Linux friend :)

@ginger-jc7ti 3 жыл бұрын

You make learning so interesting and fun Chris, Well done 👍👍👍

@ritmo1130 3 жыл бұрын

Sunday's morning coffee doesn't taste the same without your video Chris, greetings from Honduras. Has been many years since l don't do a computer upgrade like this one, thanks ! Loved seeing the old CPU with all expansion cards!!!

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the UK!

@psanangelo7326 3 жыл бұрын

Victor, If you enjoy old computer hardware check out LGR on youtube, especially some of his older stuff

@lmaoroflcopter 3 жыл бұрын

Those old midi tower cases with their HDD stack at the front are few and far between these days. Always useful to keep hold of a case with plenty of space for spinning rust :) they make great NAS/Server cases on the cheap.

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

I so totally agree! :)

@Kevin-mx1vi 3 жыл бұрын

A good, cost effective upgrade that will be more than adequate for the usual things like KZfaq, email, and buying stuff from Amazon. 😊 My own favourite upgrade for old hardware is a reasonably priced SSD and Linux Mint, which invariably gives a great performance boost, though I appreciate that many feel that leaving Windows is a step too far for them.

@gerardhomer7191 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best video and explanation of computer upgrsde i have seen

@elbee2324 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. It was nice to see a non-bleeding edge PC being updated. I upgraded my current PC a few years back with a new graphics card and several extra hard drives, but the old computer (it's 5 years old now) is starting to get on a bit. I'll probably go for a full new PC, even in this crazy priced hard ware market, as I can't see that being fixed in terms of supply in the next two years. It's good to see upgrades being not as scary as people might think. ;-)

@DeerJerky 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I do want to give a small note that if you are going from an Intel CPU to AMD or vice versa, you _definitely_ want to reinstall Windows anyway, as the old installation will bluescreen every now and again due to having preinstalled drivers from the previous platform

@parkamark 3 жыл бұрын

18:25 You have part of the HDMI I/O shield bracket (earth connector) tucked inside the HDMI socket where as it should be resting on top of the socket. Don't worry, I have done this many times before on various different motherboard connectors and it's something I now specifically look out for when building new machines, as the only way to fix it is to remove and re-seat the motherboard, and you don't want to do that once you've continued to build the rest of the machine!

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Do remember this is not real life -- it is a video shot single camera! :) On the B-roll take where the motherboard pokes through the back it is indeed a little offset. But this is not the case in the build.

@gregclare 3 жыл бұрын

Well spotted! You have a good eye for detail. Those metal earth tabs are always a pain when inserting a motherboard. I often tweak the angles of the tabs before assembly, as they often get flattened in the packaging (causing this “into the socket” assembly error).

@loreyoungtech Жыл бұрын

Very informative to watch.Thank you

@stevenanderson3205 3 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to Sunday's to see another video.

@kubaluk1909 3 жыл бұрын

I love this series

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

@lesliedeana5142 3 жыл бұрын

with all the new people in the classroom, it's almost impossible to be first every week! Even with constantly refreshing, but I'll show up every week, even being pushed to the back of the auditorium!

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leslie.

@saintuk70 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about being first, just sit back and enjoy the content as it's the same if first or even last.

@FlyboyHelosim 3 жыл бұрын

@@saintuk70 Yeah unfortunately KZfaq has become more like social media than a video platform where everyone has to be first, be the first to like and comment, etc. It all means nothing. Just enjoy the content, which is timeless.

@ditzydoo4378 3 жыл бұрын

You sir are a joy... ~_^ Every time I come away with a new and better understanding of computers in general as well a better grasp of my own system... ^~^

@neilshobbyhq 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, great video as usual, thanks

@lactobacillusprime 3 жыл бұрын

This basically how my PCs evolve over time. Incremental upgrades over time. The best thing to do of course is to figure out whether a big jump spending a bit more money in the end is more cost effective than all those incremental upgrades. But then again - taking restrictions on time and money considering something chosen at one point in time might be different at another point in time. It's all relative. Thanks for sharing this.

@Reziac 3 жыл бұрын

Yep... I have some that have crawled into the near-present through 3 or 4 upgrades, vastly extending their useful life. But once in a while the jump can't be made, or isn't really economical... and then we start the process again with a newer base. But I still have parts in everyday service that were made in 1992.

@ElmerFuddGun 3 жыл бұрын

@@Reziac - 1992? Like what? I've got some old hardware in use but nothing near that old IIRC in actual use.

@Reziac 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElmerFuddGun Actually, some of my still-installed floppy drives are older than that, tho see little use. But the P4 with ISA slots still has my 486's old original sound card -- bought in 1994, but manufacture date is 1992... it makes sound in DOS, and that's its job, so everybody happy. DFI now makes an i7-9th-gen board with ISA slots, but they didn't think it would support a sound card. Still, if I were buying new....

@ElmerFuddGun 3 жыл бұрын

@@Reziac - Wow a new motherboard with ISA slots. Maybe for those few companies that use some old (obviously) interfacing hardware that doesn't have a more modern implementation at reasonable cost.

@Reziac 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElmerFuddGun Yep, and DFI makes very nice quality boards (when I was building custom systems, I used them for my clients), and actual humans with real clues answer your questions. If I were buying a new modern board, their latest is seriously on my radar. (And you can buy direct cheaper than via any vendor.) And yeah, there are tons of industrial setups that rely on ISA interface boards (which commonly cost 10 grand or more) that still do the work required, and replacing all that with "modern" equipment would be prohibitively expensive. So there's still a small but steady market for ISA slots. But it gets worse... up through the late 1990s a friend scrounged every XT motherboard he could find, because his work needed them to interface with their garment cutting machines.... a better solution than coughing up six figures apiece for new cutting machines. I have a P4-3GHz with ISA slots, an iBase MB800, that I got as a DOS gaming rig specifically for the ISA slots. It is now 18 years old, but still does the job. Tho I think its boot drive is even older. :)

@martyburgess341 3 жыл бұрын

I always like the slick black shirt you wear. however. A slick EC logo on the pocket would enhance it even more 🙂

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, a logo on the shirt. Now you have me thinking!

@martyburgess341 3 жыл бұрын

@AstroCat Was thinking that just after i posted the comment.

@martyburgess341 3 жыл бұрын

@@ExplainingComputers I hope so!

@Reziac 3 жыл бұрын

@@ExplainingComputers After I was shocked to see you wearing some other color, it occurred to me the black shirt is for greenscreening... it still looks really cool. Also a slick fit. I've never seen a nice shirt offered as merch, only T-shirts.

@robertomaximilianosilveira8768 3 жыл бұрын

Love this upgrade Cris keep up this great content...

@eimya 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but your vids are so relaxing to watch and I love it

@sonic2000gr 3 жыл бұрын

This actually looks like a mini-ITX motherboard rather than micro ATX. Also maximizing the chance of a new machine working by applying all relevant stickers has been standard practice for me for years :D

@GodmanchesterGoblin 3 жыл бұрын

It's more like DTX. ITX only has one PCIe slot and is square at 170x170mm

@jbucata 3 жыл бұрын

@@GodmanchesterGoblin Thanks for pointing out about the DTX size. To me it looked identical to the mini-ITX board I put in my media PC.

@GodmanchesterGoblin 3 жыл бұрын

@@jbucata There are a few DTX boards out there, and unless you know the differences to look for it's very easy to think they are ITX. Some cases sold for ITX will take them too, but many don't so you need to check.

@crazychip8830 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos. Was just wondering what happened to explaining the future... I notice that you haven't uploaded in a year now.

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

I know, I will get back to ETF when time allows (which right now means August).

@PcTechnRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, keep up the great work!

@horseradishpower9947 3 жыл бұрын

This was good to watch, and amazing how things have progressed. That heat sink alone was fascinating. You can tell they wanted to spiral out the heated air from the design, which is a massive change from the original Pentium processors. Thanks for uploading this!

@Reziac 3 жыл бұрын

That's the one piece I wouldn't keep... they're adequate HSFs, but I'd swap it for just about anything with a copper foot and a more-captive fan. The blades out there where a strayed wire could hit 'em always gives me the heebie-jeebies.

@BenKlassen1 3 жыл бұрын

Love that new motherboard VOC smell. Sensible upgrade and tips.

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. The smell is very distinctive.

@stephennorth8309 3 жыл бұрын

"I am simply going to rapidly move on" Ha ha ha....classic ;-)

@dj_paultuk7052 3 жыл бұрын

Good call on the sticker installation. Really does help for stability and performance ;-)

@Hex_Pallet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much fr this I've been following along and have waiting for this.

@wasitacatisaw83 3 жыл бұрын

I would also strongly advise checking for a BIOS update when you install a new motherboard. For example, the BIOS you have installed is v1.0 which is the release BIOS from June 2020. There have been 2 additional BIOS updates since then, 3 if you include the latest Beta BIOS dated April 2021.

@jasonmonk7336 3 жыл бұрын

Thought Id spoil myself and watch this on the big screen tonight rather than the phone. Not disappointed 😊

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Great! :) A good choice of EC video for larger screen viewing.

@tomhopper6646 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video, very informative for those who have never installed a new motherboard, CPU & RAM combo? Wish every IO shield I've installed were so easy? I see you also honoured the "PC Gods" by leaving the side panel off when you first booted up? Well done Sir!

@gavinpalmer9174 3 жыл бұрын

The highlight of my weekend has finally arrived!

@KeboConnect 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings Chris and everyone else

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings!

@bertblankenstein3738 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, the application of the cpu manufacturer sticker...

@mappfire17 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much now I can upgrade my old case with the same components

@ExplainingComputers 2 жыл бұрын

@balazsdr.szigeti9488 3 жыл бұрын

@ExplainingComputers Wow, just wow! Only recently found your channel and knew instantly that this is a rare gem. You are crystal clear, precise, insightful and entertaining. I wish you had been my IT and/or English teacher! Keep up the good work! Pentium Gold G6400 is an interesting pick, with only two cores I would not use it for anything other than office work.

@BharatMohanty 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see your sbc collection in one video.....from your first to the latest...

@ExplainingComputers 3 жыл бұрын

Now that would be an interesting video to make! Noted.

@gabracal 3 жыл бұрын

This just goes to show that you don't need fancy odds and bits to get a *simple* , modern computing experience. No RGB, no water cooling, no dedicated graphics card.