I salvaged an Intel P-4, 2 Ghz chip.
I currently use an AMD Sempron 3000+ 2.0 Ghz.
I am trying to find out if the Intel chip is any better.
I don't know yet if it will fit in the motherboard.
Another concern is the heat sink that was attached to it.
It was about 70% plugged up with dust. (The fins.)
I should have tested to see if it worked before I took it out.
Quote from: Magnum on November 30, 2010, 12:17:09 AM
I salvaged an Intel P-4, 2 Ghz chip.
I currently use an AMD Sempron 3000+ 2.0 Ghz.
I am trying to find out if the Intel chip is any better.
I don't know yet if it will fit in the motherboard.
Another concern is the heat sink that was attached to it.
It was about 70% plugged up with dust. (The fins.)
I should have tested to see if it worked before I took it out.
PIV would not fit into AMDs socket, i.e. it will not suit to the motherboard.
Thanks Antariy.
I have a Socket 478 on the motherboard that the Intel 2 Ghz chip came from.
I could not find the model number of the motherboard, but it looks like it can't be taken off.
It's a Gateway computer with a made for XP sticker on the front.
I have other computer hardware that would fit in it like a CD burner, modem, etc.
Is it worth getting it running again?
Quote from: Magnum on November 30, 2010, 12:57:06 AM
I have a Socket 478 on the motherboard that the Intel 2 Ghz chip came from.
I could not find the model number of the motherboard, but it looks like it can't be taken off.
It's a Gateway computer with a made for XP sticker on the front.
I have other computer hardware that would fit in it like a CD burner, modem, etc.
Is it worth getting it running again?
That's hard question, to which you should answer yourself. At least that computer can be a toy for childrens :lol
i'd say it's worthwhile - but then, it would be easy for me
but - you could sell it for a few bucks and use the money to buy an ether switch or router :P
Thanks Dave.
I am putting some screws back on the motherboard to test the thing.
Also seeing if another power supply will fit inside as well.
I could not figure out how to take off the side panels.
Mr. Screw Driver to the rescue. :naughty:
the fun ones are HP's - lol
there is always a little hidden spring someplace that needs to be pushed to remove a part
H.P. are definitely my favorites. NOT !!
I had to use my angle grinder to see the innards of their printer.
Next printer might be an Epson.
Outta here.