my computer currently has a pentium 4 and I want to upgrade. my motherboard model is Intel D845EPT2 and the chipset is 845E (Brookdale-E) +ICH4. will a pentium D work with this?
2006-09-15 16:19:57 · 5 answers · asked by nat_c52 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Sorry to brake the news, but intel is ditching this venerable mobo for a new make, so your sol on driver updates. For your other question its a resounding no, the highest proc you can upgrade to is a P4 2.80 ghz running a 533 front side bus.
2006-09-15 16:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Shogun79 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very unlikely - the 845 was used mostly if not entirely with Socket 478 chips and I don't know any Pentium D chips that came in a socket 478 format.
2006-09-15 23:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the motherboard's manufacturer on their website and check it there. Some websites say it's compatible with an upgrade, but just be sure (and not waste your money) it's better to go directly to the manufactuer.
2006-09-15 23:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check your MoBo for what type of processors it supports. If you want to save $$ then buy a MoBo that supports your old CPU
2006-09-15 23:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Derek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont know how to check the mobo for what type of processor it will accept you need to stick with fixin sandwiches!
2006-09-15 23:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋