Re: [Hampshire] [OT] What socket is what socket

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Author: Andy Smith
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] [OT] What socket is what socket

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Hi Tim,

On Sun, Aug 05, 2007 at 09:19:23AM +0100, Tim wrote:
> How do I tell what socket a processor chip is??


Look at its datasheet on the manufacturer's web site.

> I salvaged the processor from a PC that was swamped by flood water (the chip
> did not get wet and the PC was switched of at the time). All I know is it is
> a Pentium4 2.88ghz?


Most likely a socket 478 Northwood then.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium_4#Northwood

If it's a P4 then it can only be sockets 423, 478 or LGA775.

Cheers,
Andy