I did a boneheaded move and damaged my CPU processor while I was cleaning my desktop. When I pulled the heatsink out, it took my CPU with it and damaged a pin. Since it is damaged, I am looking to replace it with the same or one that is slightly upgraded.
Question: Since my current CPU is damaged, Can I replace it with one that is better?
This is what I currently have. Now don't laugh cause its a very old system. I am looking to give it to a friend for him and his family to use since they dont have a computer. I have upgraded the RAM, added a secondary Hard drive, graphics card, sound card and wireless adapter.
Compaq Presario 5330US 235 Watt
Motherboard: 246858-002 Intel Pentium 4
Socket 478
SDRAM 133 MHz
CPU: SL59x
General information
Type CPU / Microprocessor
Family Intel Pentium 4
Part number RK80531PC029G0K
Frequency (GHz) 1.7
Bus speed (MHz) ? 400
Clock multiplier ? 17
Package type 478-pin FC-PGA2
Socket type Socket 478 (mPGA478B)
Question: Since my current CPU is damaged, Can I replace it with one that is better?
This is what I currently have. Now don't laugh cause its a very old system. I am looking to give it to a friend for him and his family to use since they dont have a computer. I have upgraded the RAM, added a secondary Hard drive, graphics card, sound card and wireless adapter.
Compaq Presario 5330US 235 Watt
Motherboard: 246858-002 Intel Pentium 4
Socket 478
SDRAM 133 MHz
CPU: SL59x
General information
Type CPU / Microprocessor
Family Intel Pentium 4
Part number RK80531PC029G0K
Frequency (GHz) 1.7
Bus speed (MHz) ? 400
Clock multiplier ? 17
Package type 478-pin FC-PGA2
Socket type Socket 478 (mPGA478B)