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    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by RFrancis, Mar 1, 2009.

  1. RFrancis

    RFrancis Notebook Consultant

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    I know this question does not belong in this forum, but I have been here for some time and I would just like some quick input.

    I have a not so old HP Desktop that I'm looking into upgrading the CPU. The socket type is 775.

    Processor Support ranges from: Celeron D to Pentium D 900s

    Does that mean that even if a Intel Dual core fits the 775 socket the motherboard wont support it?

    I know the answer is almost obvious, but I might be in denial, hehe...
     
    RFrancis, Mar 1, 2009
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    whizzo, Mar 1, 2009
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  3. RFrancis

    RFrancis Notebook Consultant

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    awww cmon I know there is that forum; but I also thought someone here may got a quick answer. Besides the forum is pretty much dead over there...
     
    RFrancis, Mar 1, 2009
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  4. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    youd be better off trying the HP forums, or even contacting them for mobo info....
     
    ryujin, Mar 1, 2009
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  5. RFrancis

    RFrancis Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah well I'll if i can chat with someone later today... Thanks!
     
    RFrancis, Mar 1, 2009
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    bobnova Notebook Consultant

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    That is correct.
    Despite a P4 and a c2d using the same physical socket the pinouts are slightly different, and a p4 chipset won't run a c2d.
     
    bobnova, Mar 1, 2009
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    All desktop discussion has been moved from the NBR forums to the link in post #2. Thanks.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 1, 2009
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