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| 20 Jan 2012 | #1 |
| | Replace Pentium 4 CPU hi, i have an old pc with an Intel Pentium 4 CPU @2.53 GHz (Core Northwood) on an ASUS P4P8X, and an old notebook with an Intel Pentium 4 @2.80 GHz (Core Prescott). The notebook is an Acer Travelmate 2500. can I put notebook's CPU in my other PC? the two CPU have the same socket |
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| 20 Jan 2012 | #2 |
| | That board supports Prescott CPU's but it may require a BIOS update. http://www.asus.com/999/html/events/...e/overview.htm A Prescott will run hotter, need decent cooling, and consume more power. It might help if you had the precise Intel part numbers (eg; SL76Y format). |
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| 20 Jan 2012 | #3 |
| | Be aware that some laptop vendors have been known to solder in their processors. I don't know if that practice is still done today, but it was somewhat common with older laptops. |
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| 21 Jan 2012 | #4 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Qdos  That board supports Prescott CPU's but it may require a BIOS update. Welcome to ASUS A Prescott will run hotter, need decent cooling, and consume more power. It might help if you had the precise Intel part numbers (eg; SL76Y format). Cooling should be ok too  tomorrow i'll try to replace the Northwood CPU |
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