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

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by amaluskk, Apr 1, 2007.

  1. amaluskk Newcomer, in training

    this is the first time i use this forum so plz help me:)
    amaluskk, Apr 1, 2007
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  2. F1N3ST Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,088

    No, they use differant sockets, pentium 3 uses Slot1 and Socket370, pentium 4 uses Socket 423, 478, and 775.
    F1N3ST, Apr 1, 2007
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  3. NRJ Newcomer, in training Posts: 33

    if u look inside each pcs u will see they look a lot different from one another.
    NRJ, Apr 1, 2007
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  4. F1N3ST Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,088

    Not really, both of them used sockets.
    F1N3ST, Apr 1, 2007
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  5. NRJ Newcomer, in training Posts: 33

    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.
    NRJ, Apr 1, 2007
    #5

  6. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,778   +278

    Probably Not....

    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.
    captaincranky, Apr 1, 2007
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  7. amaluskk Newcomer, in training

    thanks guys it was really helpful and the reply was quick i would've tried this forum long time ago thank you all amalus
    amaluskk, Apr 2, 2007
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