Upgrades a duas máquinas de 32 e 64 bits

Vou fazer dois upgrades a duas máquinas mas vai ser mais trabalhoso que montá-las de raiz dado que entre elas, vou trocar e substituir boards, cpu's, memórias e restante hardware.

Estão em causa um Pentium 4@3,2GHz (541) que já cumpriu o seu dever e irá parar a uma máquina suplementar de testes, sendo substituido por um Intel Pentium Dual Core E3200@2,6GHz, e no Intel Core2Quad que vai receber uma nova board Asus P5Q SE 2 em vez da actual Asus P5K Premium WiFi AP que irá receber o Pentium Dual Core E3200.

As memórias para o Core2Quand optei por um kit de 4GB (2x2GB) GSKill DDR2 1066MHz que será posteriormente aumentada para 8GB já que este sistema é de 64 bits (Vista e Seven Ultimate). Esta máquina levará um novo disco de 500GB Seagate SATA II 16MB SP a juntar aos outros dois de 500GB cada que já se encontram instalados.

Aqui ficam as características da board Asus P5Q SE 2





CPU Intel Socket 775 Core2 Quad/Core2 Extreme/Core2 Duo/Pentium D/Celeron dual-core/Celeron processors Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors
Support Intel 45nm Multi-Core CPU

Chipset Intel P45 / ICH10 with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology

Front Side Bus 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1200/1066/800 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture

*Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)
**When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended

Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
2 x PCIe x1
3 x PCI

Storage Southbridge
6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
Marvell 88SE6102 PATA controller
1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

LAN Realtek 8111C, PCIe Gb LAN controller featuring AI NET 2

Audio
VIA VT1708S 8 -Channel High-Definition Audio CODEC
- Support Jack Detection and Multi-streaming
- Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
- ASUS Noise-Filtering

USB
12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6ports at back panel)

ASUS Unique Features
ASUS Power Saving Solution
- ASUS AI Nap
ASUS AI Lifestyle
- ASUS Express Gate
ASUS Crystal Sound
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2

Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools
- ASUS AI Booster Utility
Precision Tweaker
- vDIMM: 6 -step DRAM voltage control
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25 mV increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1 MHz increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 160MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
8-channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Connectors
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
1 x COM connector
6 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x CD audio in connector
24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel connector

BIOS
8 Mb Flash ROM
AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Accessories
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
2 x Serial ATA cables
I/O Shield
User's manual
* Note: The floppy disk drive cable is purchased separately

Support Disc Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS Express Gate
ASUS Ai Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 7.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm )

ASUS Exclusive Features
ASUS Express Gate
0 to Internet in Seconds!
Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows.

5000hrs VRM Solid Capacitors
This motherboard uses 5000hrs VRM high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

CPU, Chipset and Graphics features
LGA775 Intel Core2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel Core microarchitecture technology and 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel Core2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

PCIe 2.0
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth & Triple Performance
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

Memory Features
Dual- Channel DDR2 1200
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 1200/1066/800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 19.2GB/s.

ASUS EZ DIY
CrashFree BIOS 3
Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

EZ-Flash 2
Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

ASUS Crystal Sound
S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

Noise Filtering
Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

Other Innovative Features
AI Nap
Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away!
With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you´re sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.

MyLogo2
Eliminate background noise while recording
You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

RoHS
GreenASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union´s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Aqui ficam as memórias GSKill 2x2GB 1066MHz DDR2



O CPU Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300@2,6GHz



O Disco Seagate 500GB SATAII 16MB