Done_Fishin

The problem with this constantly changing technology is that its difficult to keep up with, in respect to having spare test boards & CPU.
The P4 has changed its physical shape several times and because of this the mobo's are constantly changing too! I have a P4 socket 423 CPU that I want to test out but can't find a guranteed working board to check it on. Likewise it sits in an Intel Mobo but I can't find a cheap enough 423 used mobo to try it on. I have found both a mobo and a CPU in different second hand shops, both are looking for around 60 Euros to sell me the bits I am looking for .. I only want and only require ONE! I can't afford both. We're in the same situation. Hopefuly though you're board is newer so you'll have more chance of getting someone to fit your CPU and test it.
If you're able to, use a young lady to flatter her eyelids and play lady in distress to get sympathy and your combo tested. There must be a Knight in shining armour out there who will spend an hour checking out what part went sour when the right presentation is made .. please don't get me wrong I am not implying any more than Damsel in Distress, flatter the eyebrows and plead destitution. Hopefully chivalry isn't completely dead yet!