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Replacing a CPU

  • 15-07-2012 01:59PM
    #1
    Vince32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭


    Just wondering if replace my QC 2.3Mhz processor with an i3 or i5 .... feeling stupid... will the pins match the socket?

    I'm using a 5 year old HP Pavilion, made before the i(x) processors were even invented, and I was just curious to know if the pins on these processors are identical to the older quad core cpu or (universal)

    I know less than nothing about component parts, but I don't want to drop 200E and then find out it doesn't fit in the cpu slot...

    Thanks

    Vince


Comments

  • #2
    smileyj1987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,325 ✭✭✭smileyj1987


    Nope you won't be able to upgrade your system you will need to buy a new motherboard if you want a newer cpu .
    You probably have a S775 system and the newer cpu's use S1155 or S2011 .


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