moving current CPU to new MB

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by snafu34, Aug 23, 2004.

  1. snafu34

    snafu34 Geek Trainee

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    I just got a new MB(Soyo KT400 Dragon lite 333mhz FSB) Socket A.
    I was woundering if I could take my old AthlonXP 1600+ CPU and put it in the new MB?
    Both MB's are Socket A and I am waiting so get the cash to buy a new CPU so I figured I might just use the old one untill that time.

    Can this be done?

    Thanks :chk:
     
    snafu34, Aug 23, 2004
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  2. Sniper

    Sniper Administrator Staff Member

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    yes, I dont see why not!
     
    Sniper, Aug 23, 2004
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  3. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    You'll be good to go. I would make sure to get some isopropyl alcohol and clean off the CPU and heatsink to get rid of the thermal paste/pad and then reapply a thin coat on the CPU's die.
     
    Big B, Aug 23, 2004
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  4. snafu34

    snafu34 Geek Trainee

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    thanks for the reply...I'll get it cleaned off and go for it.
    This is my first time building my own Computer..hopefully I won't cause the power grid to go down when I boot it up..lol
     
    snafu34, Aug 25, 2004
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