Replace Pentium 4 CPU

[Chalky Emultion]

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

 

[Qdos]

That board supports Prescott CPU's but it may require a BIOS update.

http://www.asus.com/999/html/events/mb/socket478/p4p8x-se/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).

 

[DeaconFrost]

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.

 

[Chalky Emultion]

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).

Bios is updated to version 1021.005 (last version), it should be ok.
Cooling should be ok too

tomorrow i'll try to replace the Northwood CPU