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CPU replacement - need help

778 views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  Jackiefrost9 
#1 ·
Hi

Yeah I did the unmentionable :eek: - I messed up my CPU when I was replacing the cooling fan :mad: .

Specs on the M/B:
CPU Support: Intel, Socket 478, Pentium 4 Up To 3.20 GHz
Bus Speed: 400/ 533/ 800MHZ
Expansion Slots: 1-8X AGP, 5 PCI
Max Memory: 3 DDR - 12 GB
Chipset: VIA PT800
IDE Controller: Supports ULTRA ATA 133, SATA
Additional Features: ATX Formfactor, Supports 8X AGP, Supports DDR400 Max 12GB, Supports ATA133, Supports Serial ATA, Supports 6 Channel Audio, USB 2.0 Support, On-board LAN

My memory is:
512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz CL3
256MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz CL3

My old CPU was:
Intel P4 2.8Ghz 512k Cache,400FSB SocN 478

With my memory being only 400MHZ, can I put a higher value CPU in, :rolleyes: such as:
Intel Pentium 4 3.4GHz / 1MB Cache / 800MHz FSB / Socket 478 / HyperThreading / Processor

Thanks
Robyn
(also known as 'bull in china shop')
 
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#4 ·
The thing you have to remember, is that the words UP TO, always means THE MAXIMUM. The other thing you should consider, is that (in some cases) when you need to change your motherboard to compensate for the faster CPU, you need to change your Ram

Different Motherboards sometimes mean different types of Ram

If in doubt, check the Motherboard book beforehand

Good Luck, and keep us posted.

Duncan Pollock
CompTia A+ Certified
Currently working on Network+
 
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