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Another question

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:25 pm
by GMan
Hi,I'm updating my dad's pc and i have a little probleb.So i came here to ask-can i put a Socket 478mPGA processor on a motherboard with a Socket 775?

Re: Another question

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:54 pm
by AlexSecura
No it wont fit
Intel changed from Socket 478 to LGA775 because the new pin type offers better power distribution to the processor, allowing the front side bus to be raised to 1600 MT/s.

get more infos here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA775
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_478

Re: Another question

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:58 pm
by GMan
Darn well thanks for the info anyway, AlexSecura