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    Core Duo Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by compsavy, Jul 3, 2006.

  1. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    Hey, I have a question regarding the Core Duo. Is it socket 478? If so does that mean if I have a socket 478 motherboard I can put a Core Duo in it. Thanks
     
    compsavy, Jul 3, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not in a regular Skt 478. It needs to be compatible with Core Duo. The Core Duo even though has the same number of pins, the pin configurations are different from that of both Pentium 4 & Pentium M Skt 478 processors.
     
    miner, Jul 3, 2006
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  3. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    can you please give me an example of what a good motherboard would be?
     
    compsavy, Jul 4, 2006
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  4. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    no the bios and mobo must support the cpu. If yours has a Pent M or a celeron then no a core duo wont work.
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 4, 2006
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