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Old 03-17-2005
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Socket Help Please

i've changed almost everything about my PC not so much for performance more for good looks. all i have left to change is the processor heat sink and fan. unfortunatly i have no idea what the socket configuration of my motherboard is, could someone please help me out by telling me how to find out or telling me what it is.

Processor :- 2.8GHz Pentium Celeron
Motherboard :- NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL
Motherboard Model :- GA-8SIMLNF

all help is greatly appreciated
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Old 03-17-2005
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Yours is a socket-478 P4

Go to www.lavalys.com and D/L and install the free Everest Home Edition.
Tells you all about your PC.
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Old 03-18-2005
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Now i've got that sorted does anyone have any ideas for a good looking CPU heatsink and fan for a socket 478, Celeron 2.8GHz?

my PC is currently black and silver with a cool blue UV glow; so anything that would match this would be great
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