replacing an processor

[Teny]

i just bought an Intel Pentium Processor to replace my Intel Celeron D, and i was wondering if theres a safe way to put it on without bending any of the pins? and will i have to get a new heatsink with a cooler? or can i just re-use my old one?

 

[borat_sagdiyev]

you wont need a new cooler. Are you sure the new processor will fit??? and which processor did you buy?

 

[Teny]

i bought an Intel EM64T pentium 4 2.66GHz processor

 

[ownage]

What socket? If its LGA775, then the pins are on the motherboard itself. So its just a pull out and drop in process. You can also reuse your heatsink and fan.

 

[Teny]

yea, the processor is a LGA775, does an ATI Radeon Xpress 200 have an LGA775 Socket? i searched online and it says an ATI Radeon Xpress 200 D101GGC has an LGA775 socket. The computer i have right now has an Xpress 200, heres the link to my computer details
http://www.e4me.com/products/products.html?prod=T3506

 

[borat_sagdiyev]

the chipset has nothing to do with the processor (well not really anyway). its the motherboard....

 

[Teny]

how do i found out whats my motherboard?

 

[ownage]

http://www.cpuid.com/ and download cpu-z. It'll tell you most of the information.

 

[borat_sagdiyev]

nah it will be compatible i just checked your link. im not sure, but your celeron D 3.2ghz may be better than your pentium 4 but i dono cuz the cache on the p4 is higher...

 

[Celegorm]

at any rate the p4 will have more muscle behind it. most new proc's come with a heat-sink and fan of their own, so you shouldnt need to buy a new one.