Replacing a PROCESSOR?

[savatreatabvr]

I sincerely appreciate the help this forum has given me on the computer issues I've been having, I've gained so much in such a short period of time I wanted to thank you all for patiently answering my questions! This may be a stupid question but, shouldn't I be able to replace a bad processor (example: Pentium 4) with another processor (example: Pentium 4) from another motherboard without any problems?

 

[AddRAM]

The cpu you want to use as a replacement, has to be supported by the motherboard you intend to put it in.

By that, it simply means it has to work in that motherboard.

The easiest way to find out is by going to the MB manufacturer`s website and finding it`s particular processor upgarde list.

And no, simply replacing a P4 with another P4 does not mean it will work, unless you are replacing it with the exact same P4.

For example, replacing a 2.8 GHz 512 KB with a 2.8 GHz 1 MB chip may not work.

If you already have a replacement chip, you might as well slap it in and see if the pc will boot.

Also, and very important, the pin layout has to match up with the MB. Usually it will, but you have to compare the chips.

 

[savatreatabvr]

The cpu you want to use as a replacement, has to be supported by the motherboard you intend to put it in.

By that, it simply means it has to work in that motherboard.

The easiest way to find out is by going to the MB manufacturer`s website and finding it`s particular processor upgarde list.

And no, simply replacing a P4 with another P4 does not mean it will work, unless you are replacing it with the exact same P4.

I thought it may be a "Plug & Play" type thing, like replacing a sound card or ram, lol! I'm definitely learning a lot from this forum!

 

[AddRAM]

I wish it were that easy, when I 1st got into computers I didn`t understand why you just couldn`t just slap parts together like a stereo and have it work LOL :banghead:

And you just can`t put any ram in a pc, once again, it has to be supported by that particular motherboard.

 

[sygnus21]

The cpu you want to use as a replacement, has to be supported by the motherboard you intend to put it in.

By that, it simply means it has to work in that motherboard.

The easiest way to find out is by going to the MB manufacturer`s website and finding it`s particular processor upgarde list.

And no, simply replacing a P4 with another P4 does not mean it will work, unless you are replacing it with the exact same P4.

I thought it may be a "Plug & Play" type thing, like replacing a sound card or ram, lol! I'm definitely learning a lot from this forum!

It could be.... once you understand what needs to be done, and find the compatible parts as AddRAM stated.

The other issue is making sure you put the right amount of thermo paste on the CPU before mounting it to the motherboard. Then there's the BIOS setup. You also have to make sure the fan is mounted correctly, and working.

So while a CPU "could" be plug and play, there are the other factors I mentioned above; that if not done, or done incorrectly, could destroy your system.

AddRAM is very correct in what he says.

Good luck.

 

[kbrady1979]

Socket layout/pins, motherboard support, TDP.....so many things under the surface can keep a CPU from being compatible. As the other fellas said, find out exactly what processors your motherboard will support and go from there....it's got to be exact, not just fairly close.

 

[Britton30]

If you have the board model number you will be using it would help. Also the model of the Pentium 4, there are several types out now and all are not interchangeable.

 

[savatreatabvr]

If you have the board model number you will be using it would help. Also the model of the Pentium 4, there are several types out now and all are not interchangeable.

The motherboard came out of a Dell Optiplex GX520 or GX620, I looked everywhere on the MB but didn't come up with any numbers that made since so I listed the numbers I found:

DELL
ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
CN-0H8052-13740-57C-00PT
FOXCOM LS-36

Here are the numbers on the Pentium 4 I want to use:

630 SL7Z9 COSTA RICA
3.00GHZ/2M/800/04A
3509A768

When powered up it goes through the boot process all the way to the Windows 7 logo then I get the "BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH"! I've changed the harddrive with a known good one but still does the same exact thing so my next option was changing the processor!

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Man I wouldn't buy anything for this mobo, if it's the same one I Googled. The term bucking a headwind comes to mind.

 

[savatreatabvr]

Man I wouldn't buy anything for this mobo, if it's the same one I Googled. The term bucking a headwind comes to mind.

Lol, it was just sitting around so I thought I'd try, lol! I know, spend the money on new stuff right?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Well more like spend the money on more up to date stuff at the very least. Otherwise bide your time and keep collecting and maybe you'll find better parts that work together, but dropping money on a processor for that mobo just seams to be a waste.....but that's just my opinion and you know what they say about them ! lol

 

[savatreatabvr]

Well more like spend the money on more up to date stuff at the very least. Otherwise bide your time and keep collecting and maybe you'll find better parts that work together, but dropping money on a processor for that mobo just seams to be a waste.....but that's just my opinion and you know what they say about them ! lol

I appreciate your opinion and encourage it! I've seen motherboards on Craigslist that are fairly cheap but how does a person like me with adequate computer knowledge know what's good, outdated or junk?

 

[Britton30]

A recent board will support DDR3 memory, DDR2 is outdated. Intel sockets 1366 and 1155 are newer too although the 1366 is aging.

 

[sygnus21]

A recent board will support DDR3 memory, DDR2 is outdated. Intel sockets 1366 and 1155 are newer too although the 1366 is aging.

Yeah, and good luck finding a board

 

[Britton30]

Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of Craig's List.

 

[madcratebuilder]

If you have the board model number you will be using it would help. Also the model of the Pentium 4, there are several types out now and all are not interchangeable.

The motherboard came out of a Dell Optiplex GX520 or GX620, I looked everywhere on the MB but didn't come up with any numbers that made since so I listed the numbers I found:

DELL
ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
CN-0H8052-13740-57C-00PT
FOXCOM LS-36

Here are the numbers on the Pentium 4 I want to use:

630 SL7Z9 COSTA RICA
3.00GHZ/2M/800/04A
3509A768

When powered up it goes through the boot process all the way to the Windows 7 logo then I get the "BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH"! I've changed the harddrive with a known good one but still does the same exact thing so my next option was changing the processor!

First- probably not the cpu. If the cpu was bad more than likely it would not complete POST.

BSOD at W7 logo is more likely a corrupt file problem. Have you tried booting with some flavor of bootable CD? That would tell you the cpu, gpu and mobo are working. You can find that FC mobo on evil bay for 10-15 bucks. I would not put a lot of money in to this. Here's a good read for you. Socket 775