WDF!!!

WDF i want to get a new CPU cooler, and how do i find out what socket i have like i see them saying Socket 478, 939 and so on??, what does this mean, and how do i find out which is my one..

I have a Intel(r) Pentium 4 proccesor 2.66Ghz..

PLz help CHeers!!!

 

there are different socket sizes for different processors. (pentium 4's have more than one) so like ddp said check your mobo manual, it should say what type it is

 

it says Mpga478 socket, on the motherbored overveiw???

 

If you can't find your manual, a prog called CPU-Z will tell you.

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php


Here's a good selection for Socket 478.

http://www.coolerguys.com/so42pe4.html

 

then you have a 478 socket, so you can now get the cooler with the right headshell for the processor socket.

 

um i was just wondering my stock cooler works well, i just want to buy something new for my pc, (not costing alot of money offcourse). So i was thinking if i get a new cooler maybe my pc would run faster, is this true?

 

if you want one for your new PC, then be sure to look at the specs for it, as it is probably different. (not all P4's have the same socket size.) Performance GENERALLY is increased when the cpu si running cooler, but it all depends on how much cooler you can make is. For example if it is running at 44 degrees celcius now, and the new cooller only lowers it a few degress, it won't make much difference. If your current system is running at normal temperature, then stick with it. Unless your rig is for gaming of high-end appz that are CPU intensive, you don't really need watercooling systems.

 

but, cooling the cpu down and keeping it low is really important for overclocking. as the temperature rises, the thing starts interfering with the internal circuitry and starts causing errors and such. (which was probably my computers issue for a while till i cleaned its heatsink) i guess you could think of it sort of like a burner on the stove. when your hands close to it and the heat is high, it burns. turn it down and you can get closer before it burns. anyways, if your computer runs at the normal temp, there's no reason to get better cooling unless you're going to overclock it

 

not quite. as the temperature increases, the speed of the electrons going from one transistor to the other is slowed, thus slowing the performance of the entire processor slightly.

 

Hi all,

Faster? Not really; Longer would be a better word :^)
L8R

 

Thanks thats the answer i needed!!!

 

mystro

You have a 478 pin socket on your M/B.

Don't waste your money on a new cooler. I have a 3.4 overclocked on my machine, (stock heatsink and fan,) and it idles at 90F and peaks under full load at 126-128f. If you want a cooler cpu, look at your cases ability to cool your M/B and CPU.

 

ScubaBud, OGS loves ya but man, it messes me up when folks use Fahrenheit to describe anything - especially scientific matters.
Even in USA, the language of science has been Celsius for years now! LoL :^)
You can't even find things that measure F these days...
So to all our American friends, be aware:
When you quote temps in F the rest of the world don't have a clue WTF you're talking about ;^)
No offense,
Regards

 

@ The_OGS, you are soooo right and I/we do forget that... mainly because we are blind to the rest of the world sometimes! I remember when we tried to get the US to convert to Metric and it got voted down.

So here you go for the rest of the world on temp comparisons using Celsius instead of the "F" word!

Idle 32c, full load 52-53c

I will remember your advice in the future as well...

 

Hey! Now, those temps are nice & low :^)

I grew up in Canada in the 70's, I had 50,000 miles on my Honda750 when they changed us to Kilometres in ~1977. We were messed up for years and old-timers still talk miles...
But y'know, you go 2KM/minute on the highway - so if a sign says "Peterborough 92KM" you know you will be there in 46 minutes, so it's pretty good; one adapts.
I NEVER thought I would think in Celsius and F would clue me out - but there you go...
L8R