My current system is
mobo: abit sg-80
cpu: P4 2.93ghz (overclocked to 3.4ghz I think it stable haven't run stress tests but it hasn't had problems so far)
ram: 512mb ultra pc3200
graphics: geforce 6200
hdd: hitachi 160gig sata 7200rpm
power supply: I think its 400watt not sure though
and a dvd-rom
I want to upgrade the motherboard to xfx nforce 680i with a geforce 8600 xxx (its a combo deal) and 2 gigs of ultra pc6400. So basicly I'm keeping my old case, power supply, harddrive, dvd-rom, cpu (wich I will upgrade to a c2d when I get the money) and fan. My first question is, will I need a better power supply, and second question is, will the xp freak when I change almost all my components and what will I have to do? also do you have other suggestions about my upgrades? I'm a newb at system building and a newb to this site so please try not to laugh at my ignorance....