Like new chip, but...

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by lionrampant, Aug 28, 2006.

  1. lionrampant

    lionrampant Specialist

    What will happen if I use a 3.6 Ghz Pentium chip in a 478 pin socket on a motherboard that isn't specifically designed for the new chip? I suppose it won't work.
     
    lionrampant, Aug 28, 2006
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  2. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    what chip might this be? I havent been able to find a 478 above 3.2.
     
    viper_boy403, Aug 28, 2006
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  3. lionrampant

    lionrampant Specialist

    The socket is 775. It might not be 478 pins.
     
    lionrampant, Aug 28, 2006
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  4. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    nah, u can only use 478 in a 478 mobo and 775 in a 775 mobo.
     
    viper_boy403, Aug 28, 2006
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