Mary Elise Zimlich wrote:

> I appreciate all the ideas and help from the list members on building my
> own computer.
> I am starting from scratch here in the knowledge department, but I want to
> learn how to move around inside my computer.
> I have a Dell Dimension XPSP166s with 64megs of SDRAM. I understand from
> Dell that this system (CPU)  cannot be upgraded. What I want to know is-
> can it be upgraded by installing a newer motherboard and CPU?

This is one of the problems of the brand name computers, they are proprietary.
That means that another motherboard will not fit in the case. So you will not be
able to buy a motherboard and CPU and put it in your existing Dell case.

HTH,

Jose

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