How do i figure out what type/size of motherboard would work in my desktop/ best place to look? See Below?

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I am NOT a computer techie type person so any responses and help need to be in basic terms

One of my computers is a HP Compaq DC7700.

The current mother board is a "Hewlett-Packard 0A54H".  I am trying to find out if I were to get a new mother board for this PC, where do I look and what would be compatible/fit? And what the cost might be (just for reference), as i realize the mother board might cost more then the computer is worth (to me).

The computer works, but I believe the graphics is going, but it is integrated so from my understanding that means I would likely have to replace the mother board (so I just thought I'd check getting a new one).***So to reiterate, what I'm hoping someone can help me with is  finding "... a mother board for this PC, where do I look and what would be compatible/fit?

Dr. Xakful · Answer

prebuilt computers cannot be customized much. you need to use the same board or risk problems.

keerok · Answer

You didn't mention the form factor. You can only replace your computer's motherboard with an exact duplicate of it. It's a propriety part and most generic motherboards out there won't fit in. There should be some available at eBay. Look at HP's website for the exact part number of that motherboard so you won't make a mistake.

Spock (rhp) · Answer

a modern motherboard will require new cpu and new ram ... in other words, your old computer is now a doorstop.  go buy a new one.

Chris Ancor · Answer

Check with  HP

or Hewlett-Packard. They often use their own specialized cases & parts. Generic parts may not work or even fit.

How do i figure out what type/size of motherboard would work in my desktop/ best place to look? See Below?

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