Intel Processors sockets

robc133

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Hey guys so i'm looking at processors for an old computer

The processor is an Intel Pentium 4 530

The socket on it is PLGA 775 according to the Intel website and also supports PPGA 478

I'm looking to buy a processor to replace it but I don't understand fully how the sockets work

My main question is if I bought a processor with the socket LGA 775 would it be compatible with PLGA 775 socket on the motherboard

I'm looking at a powerful but cheap processor for the socket which it's an Intel Core Duo and would like to buy it to replace the Pentium 4 but want to make sure it's compatible


Thanks
 

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I would make sure you know EXACTLY what motherboard you have (incl. Rev version) and go to the mfg's website and see what CPU's they say are compatible, it's more then socket compatibility. Some boards will only handle CPU's up to a certain speed or wattage, so you have to be careful. The motherboard determines the CPU and RAM, so use the motherboard docs as your "bible" and you should be OK.
 
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Cheers I never knew that the motherboard will only support certain CPUs even if the socket is the same
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Core X64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP PAVILION G6 2253SA
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3210M 2.5GHz - 3.1GHz
    Motherboard
    183F (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    IDT Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6 Inch LED Display
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    1366x768
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My buddy has a FoxConn motherboard that will only support low voltage 775 socket CPU's and those are hard to find and very expensive. He was ready to buy a different CPU to "upgrade" and I stopped him before he wasted his $. Always use the motherboard as your "map" as it determines the CPU, RAM, video, etc...There can be many revisions of the same motherboard, so check the stencil on the board and be sure you correctly ID it. Good luck!
 

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  • OS
    Win 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built Intel i7-3770k-based system
    CPU
    Intel i7-3770k, Overclocked to 4.6GHz (46x100) with Corsair H110i GT cooler
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 OC Formula 2.30 BIOS
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 2133 Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GTX 980ti SC ACS 6GB DDR5 by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, Corsair SP2500 speakers and subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27EA33 [Monitor] (27.2"vis) HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (system drive)
    WD 6TB Red NAS hard drives x 2 in Storage Spaces (redundancy)
    PSU
    Corsair 750ax fully modular power supply with sleeved cables
    Case
    Corsair Air 540 with 7 x 140mm fans on front, rear and top panels
    Cooling
    Corsair H110i GT liquid cooled CPU with 4 x 140" Corsair SP "push-pull" and 3 x 140mm fans
    Keyboard
    Thermaltake Poseidon Z illuminated keyboard
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 wired
    Internet Speed
    85MBps DSL
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro and CCleaner Pro
    Other Info
    Client of Windows Server 2012 R2 10 PC's, laptops and smartphones on the WLAN.

    1GBps Ethernet ports
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