cpu upgrade help

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by KainX2, Aug 26, 2004.

  1. KainX2

    KainX2 Guest

    I want to upgrade my computers cpu but i need to know that if i get a chip that mtches the same amount of pins my motherboard has will it work

    MY PC
    1.5Gz pentium 4
    I want to get a 2.9Gz chip in it any ideas anyone
     
    KainX2, Aug 26, 2004
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  2. datatrek

    datatrek Member

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    You have to make sure your motherboard will be able to support that kind of chip.
     
    datatrek, Aug 26, 2004
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  3. SniperFox

    SniperFox Guest

    Do you have your motherboards model number? Knowing that we can check and see what chips your board can support like datatrek said.
     
    SniperFox, Aug 26, 2004
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  4. Praetor

    Praetor Moderator Staff Member

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    Grab CPUz (http://www.cpuid.com) and check the package information
     
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