You need to get very specific, as to what CPU and what motherboard.    Possible for a chip to install in the socket and still not work.   Go to the motherboard makers specs and see what chips it supports.   I am giving you a link to see just what that chart looks like.   You will see what I mean.   Motherboard makers provide their compatability lists such as this one.   Just research the support for it.   Other option if you have neither is to buy a matched combo and be safe.   http://www.asrock.com/support/CPU_Support/prescott_CPU_list.htm
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From: Ron Harris <[log in to unmask]>
> Im building a computer and Im trying to figure out what works with what. My 
> question is, if I choose a Prescott Pentium 4 chip, does the MOBO have to be 
> Prescott Compatible or just Pentium 4 Compatible?
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