Replacing a few parts inside a computer, and what issues it may cause

[Chex]

Okay, I was wondering if it's possible to replace the motherboard, and the processor, and still have the computer work fine without any trouble.

I have an Intel Core2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz

If I replaced the motherboard and processor only with something more recent, like an i5 and a Quad Core CPU, would everything else function properly with the upgrade?

Also is there a way to find out the specific model of my motherboard? I can't find it out.

[editline]12:54AM[/editline]

Also, is it possible to have two HDD hooked up at the same time in one computer?

[McSanchez]

Download CPU-Z and take a screenshot of the mainboard tab.

And yeah you can have two hard drives in the same computer.

[Chex]

I found it out. My model number for my Powerspec was T455 and all my parts are [url=http://www.powerspec.com/systems/system_specs.phtml?selection=T455]Here[/url] besides my GPU, which I upgraded to a Nvidia 9500GT 1GB.

Would just upgrading my processor to an Intel Quad Core be helpful, as well as buying a 1TB Harddrive? Would I be able to play games at much higher settings is what I'm asking.

[McSanchez]

I'd say a GPU upgrade would do much more than a CPU upgrade, or you could do both.

[pl0xinat0r]

you'd need dual channel DDR 3 Memory if you upgraded to i5, and Tripple Channel DDR3 for i7 (i7 as in 1366 socket, not the 1156 socket i7's which are really i5's)

[n00bEmpty]

If you want to upgrade to an i5 then you will need to replace your mobo and ram. I heard somewhere that if you want to change the CPU in a pre-built then it can't fully use it. If you do plan on upgrading then you'll have to stick with Intel Core 2 Quad. But like McSanchez said, a GPU upgrade would be better then a CPU Upgrade.
But if you're in the US and if your budget allows it then get this:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864[/url]
Make sure you also have a good power supply.
P.S. I used to have that exact same CPU. Here's a link to some RAM.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178134[/url]

[editline]08:49AM[/editline]

You can put more Hard drives on as long as you have SATA/IDE Ports and have enough power.