Old PC Upgrade: Motherboard & CPU

My video in which I install Windows 10 is here:

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:

You can download the Passmark test software from:

And CrystalDiskMark from:

More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:

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

[dsmyify]

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.

[kempshott]

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

[dorjeboleskine]

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

[FoxrainFuture]

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

[AndrewPendlebury]

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

[minimalistinlife]

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

[sandeepkulkarni]

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

[Arkajyoti]

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.

[paulfontaine]

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

[familyplans]

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

[juanignacioaschura]

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.

[lawrenceallwright]

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.

[StayHungry]

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.

[PS_Tube]

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

[Britec]

Now that was a OLD computer. Great video.

[DrBenChem]

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

[slq]

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!

[HR-wdcw]

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.

[roelfbackus]

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". 😊

[Antonio-flnr]

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.