600SC Processor Socket Type?

Question

Hi, I've been looking to upgrade my 600SC 533FSB CPU to something a bit faster than the included P4 2.4. I've seen a couple of threads around the idea of the system board supporting a 3.06Ghz CPU but can seem to find what exact CPU is being referenced. These are the 2 discussion threads I've found: http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=pes_other&thread.id=6202&view=by_date_ascending&page=2&c=us&l=en&cs=04&s=bsd http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=pes_other&message.id=19255&c=us&l=en&cs=04&s=bsd I'm getting lost around what CPU (3.06Ghz) is actually supported. I think my confusion is around the Dell documentation stating a 'ZIF' socket and all the CPU's either being 478pin or 775pin. I can't seem to find the correct correlation between ZIF and pin socket. If anyone could shed some light on this, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Vanwalle

vanwalle · Answer

Thanks AXI. I'm just trying to make sure I understand which processor from Intel that's the match.

Is it the Intel 524 chip? 2nd from bottom on this chartI found on Intel.com

http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/pentium4.htm

AXI · Answer

the type of processor is 3.06Ghz P4 Processor FC-PGA, C-Step ..... ZIF means Zero Insertion Force .......

Dev Mgr · Answer

Based on the fact that this system uses a 400 or 533MHz FSB (see here),

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combined with the fact that this is a 6th gen server, I'd say the socket is probably 478.

The instructions on how to remove the processor (here), show there's a lever, which means it pre-dates 775 sockets.

ArtGle · Answer

Search the forum and you'll see that I've replaced the motherboard in my own 600sc and believe me, it's a socket 478 board. I searched for a month before I bought the new one from the guy. only two speeds available. Either the 400Mhz or the 533Mhz front side bus.   Be sure which you have before you buy.   Good luck Art

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