How to identify which motherboard is suited to which specific processor? - Singapore's Online Community

**Ploke** · 07-11-2007, 04:43 PM

So one day I decided to get a customised computer. I walk into a store and have a paper shoved into my face. The paper shows all the computer parts and prices.

So how do i see which processor fits into which motherboard?

Please advise!!!!!

**csl_skyhawk** · 07-11-2007, 11:22 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Ploke
	So one day I decided to get a customised computer. I walk into a store and have a paper shoved into my face. The paper shows all the computer parts and prices. So how do i see which processor fits into which motherboard? Please advise!!!!!

My advice is to read up some tech reviews before attempting to DIY computer. These sites can be easily found by google.

**Weiwei** · 07-11-2007, 11:29 PM

it is written is manuel or webby or box....

or when u shop, ask the shop owner to solve your doubts.

If u are first time building computer, pls consult a friend with relative knowledge, building computer is not as simple as u think.

**Voodoo Vince** · 07-11-2007, 11:53 PM

Usually it is stated in black and white on the paper, carton box, and even internet review have them as well.

And if you still don't know, ask the sales, but take it with a pinch of salt.

**UnknownClosed** · 09-11-2007, 10:53 AM

Very easy ah. Go to Challenger, buy a computer which the sale guy says, is good and you can even ask for one that fits your budget. That's the whole point of having sales people. These days, they even pre-install some software for you. I believe Challenger offers a free license installation[license provided by Challenger of course] of Chinese Star 2006 for Vista. I suggest you pick up a membership as well. Their membership rewards system is pretty decent.

OEM PCs don't come with the OS OEM license. You'd have to buy a seperate retail/OEM license which is gonna cost you even more. Packaged systems come with the license included in the cost. Unless you need a specially specced system for a specific need and are technically competent to both buy and maintain a DIY system, i do not suggest getting one.

1.] To get freebies.
2.] To get recommendations.

Point 2 applies to people who possess little to no technical knowledge about the subject in question unless of course, the sale staff attending is very experienced and knows the products well enough to recommend a product which meets the requirements of what you need it to do.

No point trying to be technical when you're not. You know that as well as anyone else.

**Ploke** · 09-11-2007, 02:32 PM

Thanks all for your advice.

I DO know how to physically assemble a computer myself. You can give me all the required parts for a computer and I'll fix it up for you. So I noticed processors come with different number of socket pins. But the point is that I just don't know how to identify how many pins does the processor have.

And with this knowledge I will be able to choose for myself the specific processor to fit the specific motherboard. So I can estimate how much my budget will be.

I don't want to get cheated by people at Sim Lim Square just because I don't know how to read the price list.

Thanks again! :mellow3:

**micxiao** · 09-11-2007, 03:24 PM

maybe you should read up on articles on the internet? like a google or wikipedia search.

and if unsure about the product, try and find one with a return policy just incase you got something that does not suit your needs

**csl_skyhawk** · 09-11-2007, 05:07 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Ploke
	Thanks all for your advice. I DO know how to physically assemble a computer myself. You can give me all the required parts for a computer and I'll fix it up for you. So I noticed processors come with different number of socket pins. But the point is that I just don't know how to identify how many pins does the processor have. And with this knowledge I will be able to choose for myself the specific processor to fit the specific motherboard. So I can estimate how much my budget will be. I don't want to get cheated by people at Sim Lim Square just because I don't know how to read the price list. Thanks again! :mellow3:

The information you required are readily on the product package itself.

**UnknownClosed** · 10-11-2007, 08:07 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Fel
	Very easy ah. Go to Challenger, buy a computer which the sale guy says, is good and you can even ask for one that fits your budget. That's the whole point of having sales people. These days, they even pre-install some software for you. I believe Challenger offers a free license installation[license provided by Challenger of course] of Chinese Star 2006 for Vista. I suggest you pick up a membership as well. Their membership rewards system is pretty decent. OEM PCs don't come with the OS OEM license. You'd have to buy a seperate retail/OEM license which is gonna cost you even more. Packaged systems come with the license included in the cost. Unless you need a specially specced system for a specific need and are technically competent to both buy and maintain a DIY system, i do not suggest getting one. 1.] To get freebies. 2.] To get recommendations. Point 2 applies to people who possess little to no technical knowledge about the subject in question unless of course, the sale staff attending is very experienced and knows the products well enough to recommend a product which meets the requirements of what you need it to do. No point trying to be technical when you're not. You know that as well as anyone else.

http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/Sockets.htm

It was written with the beginner in mind. It's quite accurate if you're looking for basic knowledge.

Believe me, you dont need to go anywhere else for beginner information.

Have fun.

You didnt say socket pins. You said processor types.

Socket types and processor types are different.

Socket types = much less to learn.

Processor types = always changing.

**Weiwei** · 10-11-2007, 11:45 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Fel
	http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/Sockets.htm It was written with the beginner in mind. It's quite accurate if you're looking for basic knowledge. Believe me, you dont need to go anywhere else for beginner information. Have fun. You didnt say socket pins. You said processor types. Socket types and processor types are different. Socket types = much less to learn. Processor types = always changing.

i see u quite pro in cpu.

so i got a qn... if the proccesser's fan doesnt properly seat contact with the proccesser, will it burn easy or it take time for it to burn or it will not burn it but will cause cpu overheat faster?

**UnknownClosed** · 10-11-2007, 11:58 AM

Depends on what you mean by not seated properly. It probably wont burn but it might lock up often if it's a bit loose because the actual cooling isn't done from a proper top down angle.

You might have mixed results but ultimately, it could reduce the lifespan of your processor significantly.

**CyanSupra** · 10-11-2007, 03:24 PM

U nid to know which mobo model u are using.
Some board only support up to p4 processor (478)
U can check the board spec at their website.