RE: Is it possible to switch these processors?
On Wed, 2002-12-11 at 11:51, Wathen, Metherion wrote:
> How do I find out if the processors are socket 7 or slot 1?
> I assumed they were both socket 7; so my question now is, is there something
> on the processor that would indicate the socket type? Additionally where do
> i go on the net to find out info on motherboards, monitors, etc., if the OEM
> is no longer in business or around.
Since Intel stopped making Pentiums that slow a *long* time ago,
at 233MHz, and then started with the Pentium II, which had a
totally different packaging and physical method of connecting
the CPU to the motherboard, Mike is totally right.
Walter, your desire is impossible to accomplish.
Ron
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Dresser [mailto:mdresser_l@windsormachine.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 12:36 PM
> To: Wathen, Metherion
> Cc: Debian-User (E-mail)
> Subject: Re: Is it possible to switch these processors?
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> On Wed, 11 Dec 2002, Wathen, Metherion wrote:
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> > Hi all,
> > I have an older system with a P100 processor, I have another older system
> > with P450 processor. what dangers do i face in swapping the processors?
> >
> > thanks in advance.
> > mw
>
> Most likely, is the fact the p100 is a socket 7 processor, and the p450 is
> a slot1 processor.
>
> Totally different connectors, different motherboards, different ram
> types, etc etc.
>
> Not going to happen.
>
> Mike
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