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My processor and Mobo help
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bbiagllla
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22. February 2008 @ 20:10 |
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hey im looking for some advice/debate. i have a hp pavilion 750n.
i have upgraded the memory to 2gb, the video card is ati radeon 9800 pro all in wonder, and i have upgraded the sound card to soundblaster audigy . i notice the computer still lags at times. i am wanting to upgrade my p4 1.6 cpu. howver i need to know what type socket it is so i can purchase a new one. i cant seem to find it by googling and was wondering if anyone knew. also what would be the best cpu upgrade for my computer. i was thinking of buying a new motherboard and tower on a side note. would my vid card, sound card, and memory be compatible to any MB i bought? thanks for the help.
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ddp
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22. February 2008 @ 20:41 |
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bbiagllla
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22. February 2008 @ 20:50 |
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hmm that sucks. well i went to that site and it doesnt tell me what socket my cpu is. from searching though i am coming to believe it is 478. i found a nice p4 3.0 ghz for 80$. would it be wise to buy that or stop upgrading this one and build a new one.
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ddp
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22. February 2008 @ 20:56 |
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read more closely next time.
"Processor socket type mPGA478"
can use only these types of cpu not prescott.
"Processor family Pentium(R) 4 (Willamette, Northwood)"
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bbiagllla
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22. February 2008 @ 21:07 |
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ah didnt see that. so i can only use williamette or northwood?
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bbiagllla
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22. February 2008 @ 21:13 |
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found one 75$. thanks for the help. one more question. can i buy any pc case or do i have to get one that fits my mother board. i need a case that allows more air.
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ddp
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22. February 2008 @ 21:20 |
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go for an atx case which will handle the smaller micro-atx boards besides the bigger atx boards & will give you more room & airflow.
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bbiagllla
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22. February 2008 @ 22:04 |
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ok i was looking at Antec Nine Hundred Steel ATX. it looks like the perfect case. now if later on i want to use it to build a computer are the ATx boards top of the line. i mean will i find one easily with good options?
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ddp
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22. February 2008 @ 22:12 |
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atx is not a make of board but the format of it. an atx case can handle either an atx size board or an micro-atx which is smaller then an atx board. a micro-atx case like your hp case can only take micro-atx boards not atx boards. you can use any manufacturer of boards like asus, asrock, gigabyte, esc & many others.
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bbiagllla
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22. February 2008 @ 22:19 |
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ah got you. thanks.
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ddp
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22. February 2008 @ 22:33 |
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no problem.
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23. February 2008 @ 03:24 |
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Hi bbiagllla,
I have a 750n, did the vid card allow you to use a widescreen monitor?
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bbiagllla
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15. March 2008 @ 19:12 |
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i have never tried a wide screen monitor. so i couldnt tell you. i dont see why not though.
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bbiagllla
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16. March 2008 @ 00:47 |
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So after doing some research. i think the reason my computer restarts itself over and over after loading windows is because of the processor. i was told it could take the 2.8 but after reading for hours i believe the p4b266-la mobo can only handly 2.2 p4. i guess ill have to return the 2.8. do i need to update my bios? can i overclock it to 3.0 or higher and run safely?
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ddp
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16. March 2008 @ 01:24 |
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bbiagllla
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16. March 2008 @ 14:29 |
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so why does my computer restart itself over and over when i use the 2.8 p4. its a northwood 478 slot. is it true my mobo only runs 2.2ghz processors?
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ddp
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16. March 2008 @ 14:33 |
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the bios was not programed for the 2.8ghz & might not still even with the updated bios i linked to if you don't have that version now.
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bbiagllla
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16. March 2008 @ 14:41 |
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gonna update today. gotta go buy a floppy. i wish somene else had this problem and could let me know. i just ordered a 2.2 p4 anyways. 25 bucks. ill see if that works. i guess ill throw the 2.8 away. waste of 80 bucks. damn 7 day return policy.
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ddp
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16. March 2008 @ 14:47 |
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don't throw the 2.8ghz away as is still good, just get a board that can use it.
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bbiagllla
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16. March 2008 @ 15:55 |
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well if imma buy a new board. i would probably buy one that takes 3.0 or 3.2. ill look around. maybe i can find one cheap for my girl and hook her up.
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ddp
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16. March 2008 @ 18:51 |
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any new boards for p4's will be using the socket 775 type cpu which is not compatible with what you have now.
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17. March 2008 @ 17:28 |
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bbiagllla
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19. March 2008 @ 15:35 |
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thanks. i still have no response and no way to fix it. here is what i have done so far. did the battery thing for 24 hours and no go. so i ordered a plcc extractor and when it gets here imma take out my bios chip. Go to badflash.com and see if they can send me one flashed for my mobo spec. i tried to reset the cmos and bios but nothing is labeled on my mobo. also i check hp and it shows itnext to the battery. i looked and crossed everything that looked like the cmos soldered jumper. nothing.
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martjoe
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19. March 2008 @ 23:04 |
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Hi i'm new here and i hope i'm in the right place.
I have an old computer i want to keep for the kids.
it now has a 667 intel 3 processor . I have come
across a 797 intel processor and was wondering if
i could exchange it with the 667. I know how to install
it but is there anything else i would have to do other
than putting it in place if it can be done at all.
Any help would be welcome. Thanks, MartJoe
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ddp
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20. March 2008 @ 12:40 |
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martjoe, should start your own thread so as not to confuse everybody. also is a forum rule no no for hijacking another member's thread.
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