Can I replace my motherboard on HP h8-1220 M3970AM-HP (Angelica2) with ASRock Micro ATX DDR3 1066 Motherboards 970M PRO3

[markzander61]

I have upgraded everything in this computer than I can, so far. I have a 600W PSU, 3 2TB hard drives and a 60GB solid state drive. 32GB RAM. I am running Linux Mint 18.

I have to use my GeForce GTX 530 video card because I can't get anything better for this motherboard/BIOS.

My CPU:
product: AMD FX(tm)-8100 Eight-Core Processor
vendor: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD]
bus info: cpu@0
version: AMD FX(tm)-8100 Eight-Core Processor
slot: CPU 1
size: 1600MHz
capacity: 2800MHz
width: 64 bits
clock: 200MHz

Can I replace my mobo with the following one, and just take the CPU, and everything else off my old one and put it on the new one, without losing anything? It is the same format, socket, and chipset.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TOBQQTK/ref=pe_231...

ASRock Micro ATX DDR3 1066 Motherboards 970M PRO3
Socket AM3+/AM3
Chipset: North Bridge AMD 970 & South Bridge AMD SB950
Memory: 4x DDR3-2400+(OC)/ 2100(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1800(OC)/ 1600(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
Slots: 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slots (one run x4), 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots, 1x PCI Slot
Storage: 6x SATA3 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Form Factor: MicroATX

 

[SkyNetRising]

I don't see, why you couldn't. Your board looks like this, right?

That board is pretty standard matx model - no weird fan headers or front panel connectors.
Replacement should fit in nicely.

 

[Rogue Leader]

The problem you will run into is while size/shape wise its fine, HP and the like do not conform to ATX standards, the holes will likely not line up for the standoffs in your case with the new board, so you won't be able to safely mount it. You will need a new case as well.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Screw holes look ok to me (comparing to replacement board).

 

[markzander61]

I don't see, why you couldn't. Your board looks like this, right?

That board is pretty standard matx model - no weird fan headers or front panel connectors.
Replacement should fit in nicely.

Yes, that is my current motherboard.

 

[markzander61]

Screw holes look ok to me (comparing to replacement board).

It looks like most of the screw holes line up. Not sure about the back panel ports all lining up, looking at these two pictures here, though.

 

[markzander61]

The problem you will run into is while size/shape wise its fine, HP and the like do not conform to ATX standards, the holes will likely not line up for the standoffs in your case with the new board, so you won't be able to safely mount it. You will need a new case as well.

Looking at the two pictures that SkyNetRising posted, it looks like most of the screw holes line up and probably wouldn't be a problem. However, it does look like the back ports will be a problem. Can you recommend a good case?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Replacement board comes with it's own back panel.
You just pop out old one and put in the new one.

 

[Rogue Leader]

The back panel on that HP may not pop out, many times they are molded in. No it won't line up.

Also while the holes LOOK like they will line up we have had many members burned by this as they do not actually line up. I could be wrong but its something to keep in mind.

Worst case you start building, they don't align, and you order a new case then.

As for recommendations the Corsair SPEC-02 is a good budget priced case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139043

 

[markzander61]

The back panel on that HP may not pop out, many times they are molded in. No it won't line up.

Also while the holes LOOK like they will line up we have had many members burned by this as they do not actually line up. I could be wrong but its something to keep in mind.

Worst case you start building, they don't align, and you order a new case then.

As for recommendations the Corsair SPEC-02 is a good budget priced case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139043

Thank you for your help.

Is there a better option for my motherboard, or is this one good?

 

[Rogue Leader]

This one is fine, however what is your goal, if its overclocking this board isn't up to it. If its just to be able to put a better GPU in then it will work well. Just don't expect any better performance out of this board (or any AMD board for that matter).

 

[markzander61]

This one is fine, however what is your goal, if its overclocking this board isn't up to it. If its just to be able to put a better GPU in then it will work well. Just don't expect any better performance out of this board (or any AMD board for that matter).

Thanks.