WHAT CPU FOR MY MOTHERBOARD?

[kazzy1313]

Ok, i've never built a computer before but i'm ready to start. I just got a "DFI WB72-SC motherboard". This is what it says the features are...<BR> -Supports the Intel Pentium 4 Socket 423 processor up to 2.0GHz<BR> - 400MHz system data bus<BR> - Intel 845 Chipset<BR>The thing is I want a Pentium 4 - 2.0 GHz CPU, I have no idea what CPU to get that will be compatible, or where is a good place to get one. If you could help me that would be great.<BR><BR>Thanks in advance.<BR><a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="mailto:kazman1313@aol.com">E-MAIL ME HERE</a>

[Colin]

Hey kazzy1313 welcome to PCStats! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>Well this is a forum, so I'm not going to be e-mailing you this answer! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>You want specifically a 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Socket 423 processor. Just go to your local computer store and ask for that. Where in the world are you located?

[kazzy1313]

Thanks, <BR>However i'm located about an hour away from Chicago, IL - On a farm. Most people out here dont know what a computer is. Not really and venders aroung unless I drive an hour. <BR>Where is an internet site and what is a good price for this particular CPU?<BR><BR>Thanks again.

[Colin]

Hmm... Well since I'm from Toronto Canada myself I'm not very familiar with US online stores... A quick look over at Newegg and it seems they have take all their Socket 423 processors of the market. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>It seems <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.directron.com/pentium4.html">Directron</a> still lists Socket 423 processors but they're a bit expensive IMO. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> <BR><BR>kazzy1313 you may be interested in <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.powerleap.com/Products/P4N.htm">this</a> thing from Powerleap. It will allow you to run Socket478 processors in your mobo! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

[Avid6eek]

Colins Powerleap suggestion is very good. I would have mentioned it, but I didn't know where online to point you to find the product. Colin know more about getting that little bit of performance from your old Intel stuff <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

[Colin]

Thanks! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> Well I am an <i>Intel</i> guy so I guess I should know this stuff! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

[kazzy1313]

Ok, you guys have helped a lot. I got a bridge that connects a 478 pin to a 423 pin mother board. <BR><BR>One more thing. I've been looking at 478 pin Pentium 4 2.0 ghz CPU's and there are always 2 different ones to choose from. One says "RETAIL" and the other says "OEM" (I thank that's what it says for the second one). Anyways what's the difference and is there a certain one for this MB I need?<BR><BR>Thanks again.

[Avid6eek]

OEM products come with no fancy boxes, and only a 30 Day warranty. They are usually of very slightly less quality (with Intel I'd think they should be close to the same quality). The benifit of this is that it will cost less. With a retail product your paying for a nice box, and an better warrenty. For what your doing I'd suggest the OEM version if it can save you even $20. I almost always buy OEM versions of products if one is offered for a significantly lower price.

[Colin]

Retail CPU's also have a hsf so if you don't plan to overclock kazzy1313 you can use that. It's nice and quiet! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>On kazzy1313 one thing, your board can only use <b>400</b> MHz based P4's! You don't have to worry if you're buying a 2.0 GHz P4, but if you want something faster check the bus speed the processor runs at.