Gday.
Thanks for the update.
The PSU is quite old so, if you did get issues, black screen, restarts, BSOD, it would be the first likely culprit.
should i reapply thermal paste to the CPU when switching to the other motherboard?
yes. You must also clean off the old TIM from the CPU and the heat-sink
, I use 98% pure Isopropyl Alcohol or you can use a kit like this, > http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835100010 Do not use any type of petroleum based products or things like nail varnish remover. This is the TIM I sue, electrically non conductive. >
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835186038When working on the computer,
always turn off the power and take Anti Static Measures.
Hints. Take the side of the computer, lay on it's side. > Turn
on for 2 minutes, > turn off, switch
off power, > unplug the CPU fan, > remove the heat-sink TAKE CARE not to burn yourself, > remove the CPU, >
remove the RAM, > clean parts, > Disconnect wiring to MB. > remove the MB, > remove the I/O shield from the case and replace with the one from the MB box. . Check that the stand-off on the MB mounting plate match exactly the pattern and number of screw holes in the
new MB.
no extra ones.
Now is the time to make alterations like fitting fans, do a good clean. Then,
outside of the case,
Put the
New MB on a clean piece of cardboard, install the CPU, > apply TIM, > install the heat-sink fan, > connect the CPU fan plug to the
CPU fan header on the MB, > install the RAM to the
correct slots, (MB manual)
Continue with the upgrade. Any problems or questions, Please post.