Upgrading to a Pentium D

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My system specs are displayed in my signature. I am thinking about upgrading my CPU to Pentium D 2.66MHz. Now, I don't want to break the bank, so I am looking to buy my new processor cheaply. I saw one on eBay for 25 dollars -- is that a competitive price for the chip? Unfortunately, the other items I saw were cheaper but the shipping price was more than the actual item! :pt1cable: I am of course open to buying the Pentium D 2.66MHz used, even heavily used, so long as it is under 30 dollars.

Now, I don't want to hear anyone suggest that I buy a new system. Money does not grow on trees, and neither does your new multiplex duplex quad fire intel hardcore mega processors. So therefore, if you want to suggest a complete system over $50 then I do not want to hear about it. I am a budget PC enthusiast, and I don't want to waste my money.
 

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Be a bit careful with doing that, and check your motherboard is suitable for the processor.
I know that some Intel chips used different voltages for the same socket; the wrong processor could burn out.
JB
 

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Hi there,

If your psu is sufficient then I've got a Pentium D 840 (3.2Ghz) that I was thinking of selling through ebay. PM me if you want (although are you sure you've got an LGA 775 socket on your mobo? 1.7 ghz pentium 4, isn't that a 478 socket?)

I've got a mini-ATX Gigabyte mobo that has a 775 socket (need to check exact model), with 4gb ram that I might be interested in selling, like I say, PM me and let me know your location.

Cheers.



 

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I made it abundantly clear that I did NOT want a full upgrade. Did you not read my post? Are you purposefully trying to be difficult?



It's OK, I have time and tools. If it doesn't fit in directly, I will adjust the size of the CPU if it doesn't just "pop" in with enough force.



Please send me the link if/when you post it to eBay. Please accept returns, because I may be unsuccessful in my attempt to snap the chip into my mobo.
 

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I'm pretty certain you won't have any joy with your current mobo, check your motherboard specifications on the manufacturers website, it's likely to be an LG478, you'll need an LG775. Also double check you PSU as there's a big difference in TDP between those two cpus.

I haven't placed the item(s) on ebay yet. I'm based in the UK and will only sell to other UK buyers as I've had previous bad experiences sending delicate items overseas. If you're in the UK, then I'll put the items up for auction and send you the link.




 

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Don't worry about the PSU. The PC component manufacturers have a pact with each other, in an effort to keep us buying new things all the time. It's all a scam. For instance, graphic card companies publish propaganda in their requirements literature, such as "Wattage Requirements: 500W" and in turn the PSU company makes a bogus claim like "Cross-Fire Approved". In all truth, a 250watt PSU is more than powerful enough to run almost any PC system setup out there today. Have you ever tried running your system with such a power supply? No? So then how do you know?

And again, like I said, don't worry about the sockets or the model of my motherboard. I am quite crafty with tools, so I shouldn't have an issue tailoring it to fit if it doesn't snap or pop in with a little elbow-grease.

And don't worry about sending the chip overseas. PC parts are made to be very hearty and far from "delicate", so there is almost no chance of it incurring damage while being shipped. If you bubble wrap it then you virtually guarantee a safe transfer.

Post or PM me the link when you've put the item on eBay. Remember to allow North American delivery, and provide the option of Returns (as there is a chance I won't be successful in jimmy-rigging the chip onto my mobo). And please don't wipe off the thermal paste. Thanks.
 

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At the risk of annoying you I'm still a little concerned about the compatibility issue her; the LG478 socket is has holes in it and is designed for cpus with pins; the lg775 is covered in pins and is designed for cpus that have contact points (like the pentium D). converting that socket would need quite a lot of elbow grease! I wouldn't want you to waste your time and money. Does your socket look like this - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_478 ?



 

Why would you say I am being difficult? I said "It just depends on what you want to pay for it" !
The rest is just a comment and to tell you the truth I personally would only do the upgrade if I got the CPU for free!
Further to that if the CPU does not fit the socket and there are no adjustments made to it to make it work.
 

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You cannot "adjust the size of the CPU". Either it fits or it doesn't.
That would be like fitting an elbow joint to a shoulder joint. Not gonna work.
 

Pentium 4

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Oh boy, just when I thought we could move on...



Look, it's either a 478 or 423 socket -- The computer is over a decade old, I am not going to start rummaging through it for model numbers. And besides, who knows what sort of creatures are living in the case by now. Anyway, these two sockets are very similar, and the only reason why they are different is because intel wants you to buy more motherboards if you want to upgrade the CPU. It's all a clever market strategy that I won't fall in to. I will make the adjustments with the tools in my tool box, I am not going to go out like all the other suckers and buy a new motherboard because Intel added a few more pin housings. So please, just tell me if you want to sell me the damn CPU or not like you offered.




I am asking if you are being difficult because I clearly stated in the original post that I don't want to hear any suggestions about new systems, and I said this twice. I know now for a fact that you are trying to be difficult because you are still trying to argue the point about why I should buy a new system. Why don't you grow up and get some manners?



Like I just said numerous times now, and by Jove this will be the last time: I don't shy away from DIY customizations. I am an old hand at soldering and workshopping, I am sure I will have no trouble adjusting the size of the CPU and adding or removing any number of pins to fulfill the requisite amount. Even if they are "dummy" pins, as long as most of them are actually working it will be fine. It's sort of like an electronic device that needs 12 AA battrees -- you can get by with only using 9 or 10. So please, unless you have something constructive to say then I do not want to hear it, do I make myself clear?
 

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That's funny right there. A CPU is much different than an AA battery pack.
Go for it. Go on with your bad uber skillz and try it. Please take pictures. Try to get a pic of the smoke curl.

And I don't think I shall go away. This is much too entertaining.
 

I do not understand why you are coming here for advice since your know how is light years ahead of us here. None of us knows how to make a socket 775 CPU work in socket 478 or 423! Even to make it more difficult one has the pins on the CPU the other on the socket and only about 300 difference in pin count.
I told you to save your money towards a new system I did not tell you to buy a new system and really do not care if you have an old or new system.
 

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You're either having a big wind up, or you're just very eccentric, either way you're pulling our plonkers.

It was a funny read though, thanks.
 

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Can I please have the eBay link to the item you are to sell to me?
This process has been unnecessarily arduous, helped in no part by the other jokers that believe it is acceptable to delay and interfere with a business transaction.

Link please!
 

Read his post again since he has not posted it on ebay yet! He asked you to PM him if you were interested (saving on his ebay fees)!
 

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Congratulation rolli59, I've just "reported abuse" on your account for attempting to sabotage this thread and derail legitimate conversation. I hope you enjoy your forum ban. Hopefully the ban will encourage you to show respect, and not making a fool out of yourself and interrupt conversations!
 


Since I doubt I will get banned for forum abuse on a public forum I will point towards OUR PM system for person to person conversations!
 

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Well, I don't know if you are now banned or not, so I may be wasting my time saying this. But I would like to thank you for disrupting and ending the business transaction between myself and buck_e. He was set to sell me the new Pentium D CPU, however you were successful in your efforts to derail the sale and purchase, and now I left to continue my hunt for a new processor.

It's unfortunate, because this forum could have facilitated a profitable experience to the forum poster buck_e, and a fortuitous computer upgrade for myself. This is an excellent example how a bad apple can ruin a fortunate forum experience for the rest of us.

I truly do wish you are banned, and I will be glad if I do not have to treat with your disrespectful and malignant behaviour any longer.
 

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this can't be real.. you're here just to flame people... what a character...
listen up, let's assume you manage to make Pentium d fit that old socket.. do you have any tools in your toolbox that will force your bios to accept that cpu? yeah, it may be just a way for industries to steal more money from us, but they know how to do that and I don't think they made it possible for your to install new cpus on old sockets... it was possibile to buy Pentium III adapters for Pentium II sockets... but I guess those were the good times...
 

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Rafeed Iqbal

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in no way can modify it to fit

one is a lga socket (pins on socket)

the other is an old system where the pins are on the CPU

i don't know if it would work ,but i guess you could zombify the mobo (heavily modify it)

but i doubt you could
 
Pentium 4 , I suggest that you read the forum rules and once you do you'll find that Rollie59 did nothing wrong and is not currently banned. We do however have forum rules regarding Trolling and your posts in this thread can be considered as such.
I will leave you with a caution or warning if you want to consider it as such , to not make such threads in the future. We have a deals section in this forum where people can buy and sell hardware and other items. Please feel free to visit this section and inquire as to anyone selling the type of processor that your looking for. Other than that you can find processors on ebay.

This thread will now closed.
 
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