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 -------------- Original message ---------------------- 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? > > --------------------------------- > It's here! Your new message! > Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. > > Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to > Digest mode - visit our web site: > http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml