[btp.kickoff]

I Understand installing a cpu well enough. Never force it in and make sure the gel is touching the heatsink, etc but what do I need to know about wether it will work with my computer?
I am not sure what motherboard I have and I have downloaded "Cpuz" and "Aida" and neither can tell me.
My CPU I have currently is intel pentium e2140
Code name Conroe
package socket 775 lga.

That is according to CPUZ.
If you need to know anything else let me know.

I am just wondering if there is anything specific other than an amd won't work with my motherboard when buying a CPU.

Thanks a Bunch

[Triple6]

Is this a brand name system and if it is then what is the make and model of the system?

Oh and AIDA is pretty much obsolete. Try Everest or SIW: http://www.gtopala.com/

[btp.kickoff]

Sorry, I don't understand the question.
Is what a brand name system? Are you referring to my operating system, in wich case it is microsoft vista.
I'm talking about buying a brand new cpu and how to know what ones will fit my motherboard.

[Triple6]

I was referring to your computer. Is it a Dell, HP, Acer, etc?

Have you tried SIW to see if it can identify the motherboard?

[jamesh2923]

Knowing the make and model of your system (if it is a commerical system) will help to determine what CPU will work in the MB. If it is a homebrew system than you would already know the answer to your question.
The other step to take is to look on the MB for maker, part number and serial number.
Two MD can appear to be the same but support different CPUs.

[btp.kickoff]

I just tried SIW and it just says "To Be Filled By O.E.M"
And the make of the computer is an NEC POWERMATE V6130, It's about a year old from a few days ago.

[Triple6]

Yikes, an NEC. System's built by these big brand names usually are hard to find CPU upgrade info for, and sometimes none is available and support is quite limited in any case.

What country was the computer bought in? The two NEC sites that even list a V series, the links don't work and almost nothing shows up in a Google search for Powermate V6130.

You may want to take the side off the case and see if there are any markings on the actual mainboard as to the model of the board.

[jamesh2923]

Info on this rev of the Powermate is a little thin.
It appears that this version VL6 will only support a Intel P4.

[btp.kickoff]

I have tried looking on the board and all it says is ga-t671mf
I googled it and found nothing.

[btp.kickoff]

I have a socket 775 LGA intel cpu, so would any other lga 775 socket cpu work?

[crjdriver]

Originally Posted by btp.kickoff

I have a socket 775 LGA intel cpu, so would any other lga 775 socket cpu work?

No. The mb bios must support the particular cpu. Without detailed info, you really do not know if it will support whatever cpu you want or not.
Most big box systems [dell, hp, etc] are not really upgradeable in any real sense. Even if the board would support the cpu you want, most systems ship with a pw supply that is just enough for the system as shipped. If you attempt to install any parts that need more power like a high end video card, cpu that uses more watts, etc; you have problems.

[crjdriver]

BTW that looks like a gigabyte part# however the board would have been custom made for the system mfg. You would not find any info on the gigabyte site for that board. The only source would be the system mfg.

[Triple6]

I think your best bet is to stay with what you have or sell the whole system and buy or build a system that meets your requirements.

[btp.kickoff]

Alright, thanks guys. When I get the cash I think I will just build my own.

Will using the parts from my Current comupter work or does this being a factory made inhibit the possibilities?

I have got a video card that I put in myself which I bought, I can take that, but will my RAM and Power Supply work with a custom?

[Triple6]

You could some parts like the drives and maybe the memory. I would dump the power supply, most power supplies from these systems are insufficient to run upgraded hardware.

I still haven't haven't a site that lists your correct specs.