Full CPU GPU upgrade on Gateway DX4320-01E

[Alecmunoz]

Is it at all possible to replace the motherboard (includes new processor in link) to this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-core-i7-4770k-processor-gigabyte-atx-motherboard-and-corsair-vengeance-pro-16gb-memory-kit/1655383.p?id=1219058904951&skuId=1655383&productCategoryId=abcat0507008

The GPU to this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-geforce-gtx-750-ti-2gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card/4906008.p?id=1219104862829&skuId=4906008&productCategoryId=pcmcat182300050008

And upgrade the PSU accordingly. The model is a Gateway DX4320-01E. Thanks for the help

 

[junkeymonkey]

are you replaceing the motherboard or are you going to use the gateway board??

 

[junkeymonkey]

whats funny is I put Gateway DX4320-01E in a google search and gateway don't come up for there own product...

but i'll just give you my disclaimer if you intend to use the gateway motherboard

some models of store bought computers [dell.hp,acer,ect..] may come with a ''locked'' bios and may not allow you to change certain hardware as a video card.. this is done to protect them from undue warranty claims and refunds .this is not done to hurt you but to protect them. you really need to see if that upgrade has been proven to work in your model first before you invest money in it .. there are a lot of these threads here at toms to look at some models will allow upgrades and some dont.. and a lot of guys here say ya ya ya when is really no no no...it would be sad you spent $200 on a card that wount post after you installed it as most find out. then get told its your psu and you spend more and end up right back where you are now, but its up to you good luck..


you got to know the the boards in these computers are not like the ones we use to do custom builds witch are open to upgrading with in the boards compatibly . the bios is custom made for there design and just for the parts they authorize to be used on there computers

 

[millwright]

Your new board looks full ATX, and your old case is Mini ATX, if I see it right,

Also that Video card calls for a 350 watt power supply. You only have 300watts.

 

[Alecmunoz]

are you replaceing the motherboard or are you going to use the gateway board??

whats funny is I put Gateway DX4320-01E in a google search and gateway don't come up for there own product...

but i'll just give you my disclaimer if you intend to use the gateway motherboard

some models of store bought computers [dell.hp,acer,ect..] may come with a ''locked'' bios and may not allow you to change certain hardware as a video card.. this is done to protect them from undue warranty claims and refunds .this is not done to hurt you but to protect them. you really need to see if that upgrade has been proven to work in your model first before you invest money in it .. there are a lot of these threads here at toms to look at some models will allow upgrades and some dont.. and a lot of guys here say ya ya ya when is really no no no...it would be sad you spent $200 on a card that wount post after you installed it as most find out. then get told its your psu and you spend more and end up right back where you are now, but its up to you good luck..


you got to know the the boards in these computers are not like the ones we use to do custom builds witch are open to upgrading with in the boards compatibly . the bios is custom made for there design and just for the parts they authorize to be used on there computers

Thanks for the heads up! I have rummaging around trying to find out info on whether it's really worth it to upgrade this computer or just go ahead and build my own or by the Asus G750Jm I've been looking at.

 

[junkeymonkey]

build your own you will be way more satisfied and the board will be open bios and will take upgrades within is compatibility... a lot of guys upgrading them Wal-Mart computers just get stuck holding the bag on the new parts they bought for them