2006-10-10 14:27:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You need to know mainly the socket number. The common ones, including older ones, are in order from best to worst:
775
AM2
939
754
478
A (462)
370
To find that out, get the free application CPU-Z:
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
download:
http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-137.zip
It will tell you among many other things your socket.
2006-10-10 14:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by jkomets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your mobo manual to see which processors it is compatible with. Don't assume the same type of socket processor will be compatible. It's best to use the manufacturer heat sink that comes with the new processor. follow the mobo manual instructions for installing the processor. Follow the instructions with the processor for applying the thermal paste. Check the bios to see the temperature after you install the processor to make sure the cooling is sufficient and the paste is applied correctly. It should be pretty simple if you follow the directions carefully step by step.
2006-10-10 21:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be the same type of socket. Not every processor is compatable with every mobo.
2006-10-10 21:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site was helpful for me. It will give you the part you can use to upgrade the processor.
2006-10-11 03:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by sdh0407 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the moterboards spec are ,like what socket it is, how many gigs it can support preferably i hope you have a newer mobo
2006-10-10 21:36:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋