finding cpu socket type

[unlovedwarrior]

ok i have an older computer 01 that im slowly upgrading but i'm not sure of the socket type of the cpu or mobo type and how much the mobo can support in ram cpu hhd ect

[ale52]

Sometimes on the Ziff socket there will be a socket printed on it.  Otherwise you'll need to run that utility program, Everest is the name I think, to get the motherboard type.

When you get it, go to the manufacturers site and see the socket type.

Alan <><  

[unlovedwarrior]

k thanx

[GX1_Man]

Here you go:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

If that is the Gateway, what model number?

[unlovedwarrior]

mfatxstlelp500s

[GX1_Man]

OK, run Everest. Maybe that will make sense.

[unlovedwarrior]

what part do u need i cant get on my website so u can look at it on there

EDIT:  never mind i got it to work

http://www.vmodeling.com/Report.htm

[GX1_Man]

From your report: 478 Pin uPGA

[unlovedwarrior]

ummm... ok so i need to find a cpu for my mobo.. can someone help find me a pretty cheap one like on newegg??


thanx

[GX1_Man]

Is this the machine you are trying to burn up overclock?

[unlovedwarrior]

well if i can get a bigger cpu then i wont oc it

[GX1_Man]

What processor do you have now and how much RAM?

[unlovedwarrior]

i got a 1.4ghz IV


i got 384 in it right now i just got my 512 stick in friday

EDIT: yep its PIV just checked

[unlovedwarrior]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=478+Pin+uPGA+intel+processor&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all&Go.x=29&Go.y=38


would anyones of these work??

[Raptor]

Quick question;

I recently heard about Rev A & B motherboards and Rev A & B processors. A & B are not compatible, it has to be B & B or A & A. How do you know what revision you're buying when you are online and why is this so?