Processor and Motherboard

I am thinking about replacing my current intel Processor and Motherboard for an AMD one, two questions; firstly, is it difficult to replace a motherboard and proccessor? and my second question can someone refer me to the best AMD Motherboard and Processor please? Can i also ask what processors people are using?
http://froogle.google.co.uk/froogle...nG=Search+Froogle&oi=froogler&scoring=p&hl=en
This is mine (I think) i'm at college so can't check 100% what i have,
also do people think i even need to get a new processor and motherboard??

 

it is relatively easy to replace a Motherboard and CPU but id get familiar with the process before attempting it with brand new parts.

basically all it involves is removing any graphics cards or other cards that are plugged into your motherboard and then unscrewing the motherboard itself from the casing of your pc. you dont actually need to remove the processor from the board.

however id say that if that processor is the one you have there isnt much need to swap everything out as a P4 3.6 is quite a formidable processor.

why exactly is it that you feel you want to replace everything for AMD what do you want to use your computer for?

 

Mainly i want my PC for gaming, web development, and i use and play around with Macromedia software alot (i dont know if it matters what u have for macromedia software) nowadays, and the odd work now and then, and everyone i have spoken to says AMD is the best for all of the above, is you (SypherTek) dont think i need to replace my Intel for AMD, then i think i will just upgrade my RAM and my graphics card. Anything to add SypherTek, and others, all comments would be greatly appreciated!

 

if you already have a 3.6GHz processor then theres no need to change your mob and processor. what motherboard do you currently have? what graphics card do you have and how much memory have you got at the moment?

maybe we can help you with choosing a good new graphics card and memory

 

Thanks guys, im not at home at the moment but when i get home ill let you know all that info