How do i find my processor port type?

[PitfireX]

Ive got a pentium 4 and i think i have a 775 but my dads got a AMD somehthing and i think ges got a type A? but what are the differences and what are my high end options....im looking at the core 2 duo

 

[Jumping_Bean514]

Open your computer and count the pins.

 

[Nitestick]

if you're looking at installing a Core 2 Duo on you're existing motherboard it's probably not possible. the motherboard would need to be almost brand new for a Core 2 to work on it. google and download "CPU-Z". it should tell you a lot of information including the socket type. Core 2 Duo's require LGA775 (a.k.a s775 or socket T) and certain chipsets. if you have the correct socket but not one of the right chipsets it won't work.

 

[gmanych]

Download this and it will tell you

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

 

[PitfireX]

it says 478mPGA

 

[gmanych]

ummmm post a screenshot of it plz...

I thinks It socket 478... Skt 478 are not made anymore.. You might need to buy a new Motherboard

 

[Nitestick]

well that rules out a Core 2 upgrade without a motherboard upgrade

 

[gmanych]

Yes you wont be able to get a Core 2 Duo as they use SKT 775

 

[PitfireX]

Is it possibe to get a motherboard with a 775 and an AGP and a PCI X16? Because I just got a new AGP video card and i can only seem to find 775s with PCI X16 slots, but id like to have both so i can upgrade to PCI X16 in the future

 

[alexsabree]

yeah... thats my problem
.. all of the new motherboards dont support my AGP card.

Im going to have to order a new gpu, mobo and cpu at the same time

So i cant just upgrade one part at a time