Im getting a new motherboard for better future upgrade purposes and i just wanted to know if i could place my Pentium 4 2.5 in my new motherboard easily baring in mind im using it in this computer now. The motherboard is going to be fully compatable with it i know this much but is it just a simple case of taking it out and putting it in
Shouldnt be a problem since the 2.5Ghz procs are NorthwoodB making use of the Socket478 system (same as the P4Cs and P4Es). So just plug and go!
Thanks for that. Well i got my motherboard sorted ill tell you its a 800mhz cpu with 2 dual channels for ddr ram 400 with memory up to 4ghz supports agp 8x and all that anyway what i wanted to know because im moving my pentium 4 into this new motherboard i know the basics but will i need to reload windows xp as i will be putting my old hard drive into the new comp? And what psu would you recommend? (350w, 400w). Just nice to know as im quite new to this really
Hi, When changing something major such as the motherboard it's best to do a fresh install of Windows. Too many things changing and too many ways for things to run amuck. As far as a PSU, look for quality first, then wattage. The manufacturers of the cheapie PSU aren't very truthful when they rate the wattage of their products in the fact that they test the output at a temperature far lower than a PSU will ever see in normal operation. The reason this is important is because as the temp inside the PSU rises the efficiency lowers and so does the total output wattage so you'll never see the rated wattage in normal use. I'd recommend sticking with a good make such Antec, Thermaltake, Enermax or PC Power & Cooling (the best money can buy as far as I'm concerned). For the average PC with one or two hard drives, a couple opticals and vid card a quality 300W would be more than enough. If you have more than that or plan to add more later then I'd recommend buying the most powerful quality PSU you can afford. _X_X_X_X_X_[small] JMLS-166S/Plextor PX-708A/Plextor Premium My Movies! http://www.intervocative.com/dvdcollection.aspx/Rephaim Got Indie? http://cdbaby.com/[/small]
If im not mistaken this is compulsary if, by changing the mobo you change the chipset (of course as a general rule you should anyways)
my pentium 4 chip is at 45 degrees celcus is this high and if so how do i reduce this its p4 2.50 ghz it has the correct fan installed on it
