Pentium Prescott 478 Pin 2.4 Ghz

[NB003]

I haven't built a system in a very long time and I might need some help.I am currently using a biostar P4VMA-M motherboard with a celeron processor running windows XP home edition. I just bought a Pentium Prescott 478 Pin 2.4 Ghz processor. Will I need to upgrade to cooling fan that is installed on the celeron and will I have any unforeseen problems? Please advise.

 

[fastco]

Ge the biggest cooling fan you can, don't forget the thermal paste the Prescott's run very hot. You should not have any issues at all.

 

[vnf4ultra]

It would probably be recommended to get a new cooler designed to handle the heat of the prescott p4 chips. That said, if the current cooler is substantial enough, it may work... So I guess if you want to save money, try it and see what temperatures you get under load. If it runs too hot, then get a new cooler.

 

[NB003]

The exsisting heat sink and fan are OEM for the Celeron. Will it still fit onto the prescott processor