and does the 'socket number' for the new motherboard matter?
2006-10-09 08:25:45 · 8 answers · asked by SimplePsymon 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I do know that my computer is a pentium 4 2.66 gHz - And the MB i want to get is socket 775...
2006-10-09 08:31:54 · update #1
How do I find out who made my current MB?
2006-10-09 08:33:11 · update #2
No need to find out motherboard manufacturer, this tool will tell you what socket type your CPU is http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
If it is socket 478, you can't transfer it to a LGA775 MB, if it is LGA775, well of course you can.
2006-10-09 12:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your processor you have now is older the a year it very likely that the 775 mobo is incompatible with your processor. Intel has gone to a new socket design call the LGA or Land Grid Array. the older P4 processors use was is called a PGA or pin Grid array. your processor has pins that fit in to the socket. on the 775 it is the reverse the pins are part of the socket that press on the processor. if you want the 775 you will need to buy a new processor. not that it would be a bad thing. now as far as the maker of your board most often it is stamped on the board. other wise I would check it for some type of model or SN number and Yahoo search or google search it. that should tell you who made the board.
2006-10-09 18:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! The socket number must match! A couple helpful things.... when you take off and put on the cpu fan.... it is a big pain! You need to apply a lot of pressure on that thing! also... there is a bar on the right side of the cpu that you need to lift to a 90 degree angle in order to unlock the cpu... make sure you do that... otherwise you will have major problems... make sure it is up when you insert it in the other motherboard... otherwise, you could bend the prongs which probably means you need to buy a new CPU.... unless you can unbend them with a sharp knife or something. Other then that.... make sure you are grounding (touching your metal computer case will do the job).... make sure its unplugged when you do it.
2006-10-09 15:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by danielrosborne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, but you better make sure the new motherboard is compatible with the cpu. And the socket number matters completly! If the socket numbers don't match, the cpu's won't match.
Your best bet is to check the website of the motheboard manufacturer, and see if it will accept the processor.
2006-10-09 15:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by SnarlyBear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and yes. As mobos progress, the socket design also changes. Sockets are numbered so you can buy the appropriate CPU chip that fits the socket. Yes, you can move a CPU to another mobo, but just make sure the sockets are identical.
2006-10-09 15:28:49 · answer #5 · answered by sunseekerrv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does matter, if the socket number is the same in both motherboards, it is completely safe to do it. If it is not, do not try it, it might fit but you can say goodbye to the processor and the motherboard.
2006-10-09 15:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by vicecityfan1117 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and the socket type absolutely matters.
2006-10-09 15:29:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , definatly but if and only if the mother board is supported
2006-10-09 16:06:28 · answer #8 · answered by alamgeer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋