Sorry Noob question

I feel like an idiot asking this question: When you buy a motherboard, does it come with a processor or do you have to purchase one seperately?

thanks!

You have to get the CPU and Ram separately.fynne

Yea, i knew you had to buy the ram seperately but I didnt know you had to buy the CPU too. Thanks!

I predict many problems.Gamespoot_LOL

Do you have any other predictions while you are at it? You seem pretty good.

xbox365, ask lots of questions before you buy OK? you can learn alot here

[QUOTE="Gamespoot_LOL"]I predict many problems.kruesader

Do you have any other predictions while you are at it? You seem pretty good.

xbox365, ask lots of questions before you buy OK? you can learn alot here

I sure will.

Another question: Can you put any motherboard in your PC(as long as it fits) or do you need a certain amount of power from your PSU?

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[QUOTE="Gamespoot_LOL"]I predict many problems.xbox365

Do you have any other predictions while you are at it? You seem pretty good.

xbox365, ask lots of questions before you buy OK? you can learn alot here

I sure will.

Another question: Can you put any motherboard in your PC(as long as it fits) or do you need a certain amount of power from your PSU?

Any mainstream motherboard will go in your PC, the componants that connect to the motherboard (graphics card, processor, ram, hard drives etc.) are what draws the power, so yes, you need a certain level of PSU to run componants depending on their power draw. PSU is a very important part of a PC.

[QUOTE="Gamespoot_LOL"]I predict many problems.kruesader

Do you have any other predictions while you are at it? You seem pretty good.

xbox365, ask lots of questions before you buy OK? you can learn alot here

[QUOTE="kruesader"]

[QUOTE="Gamespoot_LOL"]I predict many problems.Gamespoot_LOL

Do you have any other predictions while you are at it? You seem pretty good.

xbox365, ask lots of questions before you buy OK? you can learn alot here

The guide comes later. Questions first.

Wait, so if a got a new motherboard would I still have everything on my PC or would I have to re-install windows and all my programs?xbox365

Well I suppose it could be done, but it would be a major pain in the ass removing drivers and installing new ones and the mystery incompatabilities that might arise later. The general rule of thumb is to reformat with a new mobo install. So many factors depend upon whether or not it is even possible for you to keep your current install.

Either get the exact same motherboard that you have now or prepare for a reformat.