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  • May 15, 2008, 05:27 PM
    whateverdave
    MPGA478B Pentium 4 Socket 478
    I need a CPU for an mPGA478B. Will just any Socket 478 work?
  • May 15, 2008, 09:01 PM
    Scleros
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by whateverdave
    I need a CPU for an mPGA478B. Will just any Socket 478 work??
    See Socket 478 (mPGA478B).

    In addition to the processor physically fitting, the motherboard has to have the microcode to support the processor. If you stick a more recent processor on an early motherboard, you may need a BIOS upgrade for the board to recognize the processor properly.

    There is also heatsink consideration, some boards have components located in such a manner that they could prevent installation of larger heatsinks typically on faster processors.

    Lastly, there is available power margin to consider. If your system had a slow processor and a matched power supply, and you've now upgraded to a faster processor and added other components, your power supply could be insufficient for the new power draw.

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