Can you install any CPU on any motherboard?

computermania · 05-12-2008, 10:14 PM

Hi guys,

I just had a quick question. I am troubleshooting a computer that had an Intel Celeron processor. It is a Compaq Presario SR1110NX. Either the motherboard or the CPU is fried. I want to troubleshoot the CPU first. So can I buy and install any CPU (AMD or Intel) on the motherboard?

Thanks for all your help in advance.

cohen · 05-12-2008, 10:19 PM

no - surton motherboards need different brands of CPU. Because they have different CPU slots and work differently.... unless it has the same amount of pins.. (i think)

Nvidia4life · 05-12-2008, 10:25 PM

Usually you can look up a motherboard on the net and it will tell you what processors work with it.

Bulzeye11 · 05-12-2008, 10:36 PM

no every Mobo has a certian sprocket that it will work with

cohen · 05-12-2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulzeye11

no every Mobo has a certian sprocket that it will work with

there's your answer

JlCollins005 · 05-12-2008, 10:58 PM

well kinda ur answer its a SOCKET not SPROCKET

Processor Type Intel Celeron D
Socket Type Socket 478

so u will need a socket 478 cpu

StrangleHold · 05-12-2008, 11:29 PM

This is your motherboard and the spec. of what processors it can run.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...product=425916

computermania · 05-13-2008, 12:30 AM

Thanks cohen, Nvidia4life, Bulzeye11, JlCollins005 and StrangleHold...you all have been a great help...i guess i will try replacing a mobo first and then the CPU...as per what i have learned

cohen · 05-13-2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computermania

Thanks cohen, Nvidia4life, Bulzeye11, JlCollins005 and StrangleHold...you all have been a great help...i guess i will try replacing a mobo first and then the CPU...as per what i have learned

1. - No problems anytime
2. - Do you need help choosing a motherboard??? and maybe a CPU???

dave_w · 05-13-2008, 08:00 AM

One, why don't we all just take a step back and start looking at what the problems are, so we can save this guy the expense of buying either a motherboard or a CPU and not needing it. What's the thing doing (or not)? Post a question on another thread, I can almost guarantee you'll get an answer.

Two, Socket 478 is kinda old. Maybe the problem is the CPU or the mobo, and maybe we're stepping down a path of pouring money into rebuilding an obsolete PC when we could just build a new one for not a lot more money.

05-12-2008, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
computermania New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6	Can you install any CPU on any motherboard? Hi guys, I just had a quick question. I am troubleshooting a computer that had an Intel Celeron processor. It is a Compaq Presario SR1110NX. Either the motherboard or the CPU is fried. I want to troubleshoot the CPU first. So can I buy and install any CPU (AMD or Intel) on the motherboard? Thanks for all your help in advance.

05-12-2008, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nvidia4life Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70	Usually you can look up a motherboard on the net and it will tell you what processors work with it. __________________ q6600 overclocked to 3.00ghz coolermaster vortex 752 cpu cooler xfx nforce 680i lt sli evga nvidia 8800gts 320mb kingston pc-6400 800mhz 4gb (2x2gb) windows vista home premium 64bit antec p182 case antec trupower trio 650w

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Bulzeye11 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 55	no every Mobo has a certian sprocket that it will work with __________________ [AMD 64 2.0GHZ] [1024 MB] [300GB] [6600LE] [Macbook-DUO 2.16GHZ] [1024 MB] [120GB]

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JlCollins005 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Age: 21 Posts: 922	well kinda ur answer its a SOCKET not SPROCKET Processor Type Intel Celeron D Socket Type Socket 478 so u will need a socket 478 cpu __________________ My Latop Hp zv6000 AMD Athlon 3200+ 2GB Ram 60GB Hdd Cdrw/DVD rom Ati 128 Vid 15.4" Glossy Widescreen

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StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 6,836	This is your motherboard and the spec. of what processors it can run. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...product=425916 __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 2gb PNY 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful.

05-13-2008, 12:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
computermania New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6	Thanks cohen, Nvidia4life, Bulzeye11, JlCollins005 and StrangleHold...you all have been a great help...i guess i will try replacing a mobo first and then the CPU...as per what i have learned

05-13-2008, 08:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
dave_w Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 156	One, why don't we all just take a step back and start looking at what the problems are, so we can save this guy the expense of buying either a motherboard or a CPU and not needing it. What's the thing doing (or not)? Post a question on another thread, I can almost guarantee you'll get an answer. Two, Socket 478 is kinda old. Maybe the problem is the CPU or the mobo, and maybe we're stepping down a path of pouring money into rebuilding an obsolete PC when we could just build a new one for not a lot more money.

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