Old P4Processor with New MOBO

hassankayani

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Hi;

My problem is that i want to keep my older processor and buy a newer motherboard.

Ive got a Pentium4 3.06Ghz processor (details from intel utility given below), can i use this processor with any of the latest boards (that support C2D/C2Q, i intend to upgrade the processor later but not right now) say

Intel DP45SG: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboards/DP45SG/DP45SG-overview.htm

or nForce® 750i SLI: http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/products/motherboards/6series/630.aspx#2

Both the boards say that they support the LG775 socket, so will the older single core processor work(i dont care slow or fast)?will this particular procssor work with these newer motherboards?



Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility

Processor Name: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 524 3.06GHz
Type: 0
Family: F
Model: 4
Stepping: 9
Revision: 3
Maximum CPUID Level: 5
L1 Trace Cache: 12 Kµops
L1 Data Cache: 16 KB
L2 Cache: 1 MB
Packaging: LGA775
Platform Compatibility Guide: 04A
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology: No
MMX(TM): Yes
Intel(R) SSE: Yes
Intel(R) SSE2: Yes
Intel(R) SSE3: Yes
Intel(R) SSE4: No
Enhanced Halt State: No
Execute Disable Bit: Yes
Intel(R) Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes
Intel(R) 64 Architecture: Yes
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology: No
Expected Processor Frequency: 3.06 GHz
Reported Processor Frequency: 3.06 GHz
Expected System Bus Frequency: 533 MHz
Reported System Bus Frequency: 533 MHz
 

MaDMagik

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I dont think so. The slowest fsb the p35 chipset supported was 800Mhz, your cpu runs at fsb 533. You would have to go with the p/g965 chipset based mobo. It will support some c2d, not sure about quads. And since its an older chipset im not sure how long wil it be supported(updates etc). But within the price(or just tiny bit over) of the mobos mentioned you could have a p43 mobo + e5200 processor. Or buy one of the mobos mentioned + some second hand cheap 800mhz fsb Celeron.
 

Crashman

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You most likely have a Socket 478 processor which won't even mount to LGA775.
 

hassankayani

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Thankyou for your help.

If only fsb is the problem would it be possible for me to use this processor with a board that supports the low fsb values
e.g.

http://www.asus.com/Product.aspx?P_ID=cr9CeQwu3BN3zCro&content=specifications

would that work?

p.s. im currently using this processor with an Intel D865GSA Motherboard.
 

hassankayani

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Thanx crashman.

i did some searchin as to how i could check which socket my processor had and according to everest cpuid tab

CPUID Properties:
CPUID Manufacturer GenuineIntel
CPUID CPU Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.06GHz
CPUID Revision 00000F49h
IA Brand ID 00h (Unknown)
Platform ID 13h (Socket 775)
IA CPU Serial Number Unknown
Microcode Update Revision 3
HTT / CMP Units 2 / 1

according to PC wizard


>> Mainboard Upgradeability
Socket/Slot : Socket 775
Upgrade interface : Unspecified
Supported Speed : 3066 MHz (or more)
Supported Voltage : 1.3V



does this mean the socket is 775 for my processor?

p.s. im currently running this processor on an Intel G865GSA motherboard so any other board with the same socket and supported fsb should work, right?
e.g.
http://www.asus.com/Product.aspx?P_ID=cr9CeQwu3BN3zCro&content=specifications
 

Crashman

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That program reads core information and can't actually tell the difference between sockets: The same core was used on both LGA775 and Socket 478 processors and the information reported can be misleading.
 

MRFS

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ALWAYS check the CPU Compatibility Table for any given motherboard;
if you can't find such a Table for a particular motherboard, then
you should probably ditch it.

Documentation is important; and, if a device does not come
with adequate documentation, I wouldn't bother with it.

Let those inferior manufacturers fall by the wayside:
they shouldn't be in this market in the first place,
if they can't maintain adequate documentation.


MRFS
 

MaDMagik

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Youre right about two versions of the cpu, but since hes currently using Intel G865GSA mobo which has lga775 socked I assume his cpu is 775 as well.