LazyLion
King of de Jungle
Hey guys, I have a client whose motherboard got zorched out by lightning. Can I still buy socket 478 motherboards? His chip is a Pentium 4 - 3.2 Ghz.
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Socket 478 (Pentium 4) Motherboards?
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Pada
Executive Member
You won't be able to buy one brand new any more, but getting hold of one 2nd-hand shouldn't be too difficult. Just post something under the wanted section on www.carbonite.co.za
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MickeyD
RIP
You most probably won't get a new one form a wholesaler, but if you phone around you will find one at a reseller.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
OK, thanks guys.
Kuga
Expert Member
I have one laying around..
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
haha, yeah, I need it by Sunday. Thanks anyway. I'll just tell him he's gotta buy a new PC!
Jola
Honorary Master
If he dumps it I may be interested in the CPU - PM me.
Asha'man X
Expert Member
As stated, you could probably get a second hand one, but I would watch out for dodgy caps on the board. Motherboards made during the P4 lifetime sometimes had issues with those dodgy caps. Anyway, the client is better off getting a new pc. A P4 is not going to cut the mustard anymore.