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Replaced my CPU and it won't boot

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Name: vbx
Date: March 27, 2009 at 16:25:10 Pacific
OS: Windows Vista
Subcategory: Intel
Comment:

I replaced my CPU today and now my computer wont boot. I see a solid red HD light.

What the deal? Incompatible CPU?

Original CPU: P4 HT 3.4ghz
New CPU: Pentium D 3.4ghz



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Name: jam
Date: March 27, 2009 at 18:07:32 Pacific
Reply:

Your "upgrade" is pointless.

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/...

Did you check the motherboard manufacturer's website for the CPU support list?


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Name: vbx
Date: March 27, 2009 at 19:45:58 Pacific
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LOL. Thanks. I'll sell the Pent. D on ebay.


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