Originally Posted by
cdad
The important part is the socket for your CPU chip and the slots for your memory. Other then that you can pretty much use what you like. The real key is what the motherboard config is for the box your putting it in. If it is a micro box then you will need something of that spectrum. Really that is all. Just match to what you have.
Does your current motherboard have led's? Do you hear any beeps coming from the board during boot up? Those are the clues that can tell you what might be wrong with your machine. If your memory has gone bad you can get BSOD on bootup.
Keep us posted.