Transforming the Pentium 4 PC Build into a decent 2000s Gaming PC

Hi. Welcome to a video on this Pentium 4 PC Build that was put together on the channel last year. Since acquiring a Packard Bell computer with a Pentium 4 in it, I’ve chosen to transform this PC Build into something more powerful and capable of handling most games from the 2000s back in the days of Windows XP. To achieve this, lots of internal components will be upgraded, including the motherboard, RAM, power supply, graphics card, and processor of course. Hope you enjoy!

NOTE: This video is not a tutorial. I am not responsible for any damage that may occur when copying actions seen in this video. Be careful when dealing with internal components.

All logos and icons seen in this video belong to their respective designers and owners.

*Featured software*
CPU-Z: https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
WinCDEmu: https://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/
Legacy Update: https://legacyupdate.net/
Realtemp: https://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/
GPU-Z: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/
Supermium: https://supermium.neocities.org/
.NET Framework 4: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=17718
3DMark Legacy Versions: https://benchmarks.ul.com/legacy-benchmarks
3DMark Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/223850/3DMark/

*Featured sources*
TechPowerUp – P4VM900: https://www.techpowerup.com/12605/via-announces-via-p4m900-chipset
Wikipedia – LGA775: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_775
ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/GB Manual: https://www.asus.com/us/supportonly/p5g41t-m%20lx2-gb/helpdesk_manual/
Windows XP Pro x64 SP2: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=18242
ASUS Motherboard Drivers: https://www.asus.com/us/supportonly/p5g41t-m%20lx2-gb/helpdesk_download/
AMD Radeon HD 5450 Drivers: https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/graphics/radeon-hd/radeon-hd-5000-series/ati-radeon-hd-5450.html
CPU Benchmark – Intel Pentium E5800: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Pentium+E5800+%40+3.20GHz&id=1102
CPU Benchmark – Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core2+Quad+Q6600+%40+2.40GHz&id=1038
Linus Tech Tips – LGA 775 Overclock with tape: https://linustechtips.com/topic/767799-how-to-lga-775-bsel-mod-overclocking-with-tape/
Intel G41 Chipset Datasheet: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/datasheets/4-chipset-family-datasheet.pdf
NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti Drivers:
https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/drivers/details/105211/
https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/drivers/details/198084/

*Chapters*
00:00 Intro
02:43 01. What parts did I buy?
04:14 02. Dismantling the Pentium 4 PC Build
05:10 03. Inserting upgraded components
07:29 04. Base system power test
08:45 05. Inserting more components
10:50 06. Power and boot test
11:31 07. Installing Windows XP Pro x64
12:44 08. Installing updates + drivers
14:48 09. Dual boot with Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
16:07 10. 3DMark06 stability test
16:55 11. Modifying boot menu + Legacy Update
17:22 12. Processor upgrade + tape mod
19:54 13. Power test with tape modded CPU... and troubleshooting
23:07 14. Graphics card upgrade
24:22 15. Installing GTX 750 Ti Drivers
25:51 16. 3DMark on the GTX 750 Ti
27:18 Conclusion and future projects

*Music Credits*
Simon Robertson & Stephen Root – Space Station Level BGM [From Extreme-G, 1997]
Jonathan Colling – Menu BGM [From Colin McRae Rally 04, 2003]
Neognosis – Frontend Menu BGM [From BallisticNG, 2016]
Douglas Holmquist – “Part 6” [From Smash Hit, 2014]
Josh Mancell – Future Frenzy Level BGM [From Crash Bandicoot 3, 1998]
Simon Robertson & Stephen Root – Mines / Canyons II Level BGM [From Extreme-G, 1997]
Stewart Copeland – Tree Tops Level BGM [From Spyro The Dragon, 1998]
Xpand – “Partial” [From BallisticNG, 2016]
Unknown Artist – Car Factory Arena Level BGM [From Robot Wars Extreme Destruction, 2002]
Stewart Copeland & Ryan Beveridge – Enchanted Towers Egg Challenge Level BGM [From Spyro 3, 2000]
Josh Mancell – Oxide Station Level BGM [From Crash Team Racing, 1999]
Jonathan Colling – “2005 FMV Extended Version” [From Colin McRae Rally 2005]

*Font Credits*
Hachicro
https://www.dafont.com/hachicro.font

Дата на публикация: 7 май, 2026
Категория: Наука и технология
Ключови думи: The into Gaming build pc Transforming Decent 2000s Pentium