What socket is a Pentium 4?

Socket 478
This Pentium 4 was produced using a 180 nm process and initially used Socket 423 (also called socket W, for “Willamette”), with later revisions moving to Socket 478 (socket N, for “Northwood”).

Does socket matter for CPU cooler?

Currently, a lot of CPU coolers are compatible with most of the popular socket types although there are some only support one socket type. Beside the socket type, the layout of the motherboard can also determine which cooler’s will or won’t fit.

Where do you plug CPU cooler cables?

CPU cooling fans should ALWAYS be plugged into the header that is specifically labeled “CPU Fan” and not “CPU Optional” or any other header. Sometimes these headers are white, but this is not always true.

Can any cooler go with any CPU?

When taking CPU sockets into account, most coolers — air or water — are compatible with all sockets on Intel and AMD platforms. Older products will not be compatible with AMD’s new AM4 socket without an optional bracket, but some coolers have been released with out-of-the-box support.

How do I know what CPU socket I have?

Visit the Product Specification Page (ARK), and enter the processor’s number in the search box located in the upper-right corner. In the product page and under Package Specifications, look for Sockets Supported, which lists the socket supported for the processor.

How do I check my CPU fan socket?

First, find your motherboard’s CPU socket. Second, measure the available height in your case between the top of the CPU and the panel of the computer’s chassis. Third, inspect the area on your motherboard surrounding the CPU socket. Fourth, determine how fast you want the fan to run.

How do you power a CPU cooler?

How to Manually Power on CPU Fans

  1. Start or restart your computer.
  2. Enter the BIOS menu by pressing and holding down the appropriate key while your computer is starting up.
  3. Locate the “Fan Settings” section.
  4. Look for the “Smart Fan” option and select it.
  5. Select “Save Settings and Exit.”

How do I know if my CPU cooler will fit my motherboard?

Look for Sockets Supported under the Package Specifications section. (The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.) Compare the TDP and socket information of the Intel® CPU information with the TDP and socket information of the CPU cooler.