Can i apply a p4 processor into a p3 mother board?

[amaluskk]

this is the first time i use this forum so plz help me

 

[F1N3ST]

No, they use differant sockets, pentium 3 uses Slot1 and Socket370, pentium 4 uses Socket 423, 478, and 775.

 

[NRJ]

if u look inside each pcs u will see they look a lot different from one another.

 

[F1N3ST]

Not really, both of them used sockets.

 

[NRJ]

i just look at my P3 and the heat sink and fan are standing up instead of flat in P4. Guessing underneath should be different too.

 

[captaincranky]

Probably Not....

this is the first time i use this forum so plz help me

In some cases you can not use certain P4s in some P4 boards. Take some time and go to www.intel.com . There is a lot of compatibility information available, but, it may take a while to dig it up. The Pentium 3 has a different socket than than all current Pent4s.

 

[amaluskk]

thanks guys it was really helpful and the reply was quick i would've tried this forum long time ago thank you all amalus