Intel Package and Compatability

Vaune · 03-25-2008, 10:18 AM

Hello everyone,

I've been looking for someone to help me out with upgrading my custom built PC. I was looking at the Intel package - (http://www.compusa.com/applications/...=WARRANTY#tabs) - and I am not really sure how to make sure it compatible with my current hardware. Other than DXdiag, I'm not sure how to get detailed information about what hardware I'm running. Oh that and SandraLite but that doesnt give me full info - I'll post that log.

SiSoftware Sandra

System
System : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7125
Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7125
Bus(es) : ISA PCI PCIe IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : 2 Processor(s)
Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (APIC) : Yes
System BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG
Total Memory : 1GB DDR-SDRAM

Chipset 1
Model : Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon 64 / Opteron HyperTransport Technology Configuration
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 1005MHz (2010MHz data rate)
Total Memory : 1GB DDR-SDRAM
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 201MHz (402MHz data rate)

Video System
Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT

Physical Storage Devices
HDT722525DLA380 (ATA) : 233GB (C:)
TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-W162C (ATAPI) : N/A (D:)
TSSTcorp CDW/DVD SH-M522C (ATAPI) : N/A (E:)

Logical Storage Devices
Batman (C:) : 233GB (184GB, 79% Free Space) (NTFS) @ HDT722525DLA380 (ATA)
CD-ROM/DVD (D:) : N/A @ TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-W162C (ATAPI)
CD-ROM/DVD (E:) : N/A @ TSSTcorp CDW/DVD SH-M522C (ATAPI)
3.5" 1.44MB (A:) : N/A

MultiMedia Device(s)
Device : NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio Codec Interface
Device : Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS (WDM)
Device : Creative Game Port

Power Management
Mains (AC) Line Status : On-Line

Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP (2002) Professional 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2)
Platform Compliance : Win32 x86

**My main concern was this line from the Intel Package website:

"Please note that all processors may be returned only for defective exchange. You must purchase a compatible heatsink and fan on the same order as the processor in order to preserve your warranty or exchange privilege."

I have no idea what or where the heatsink is....sorry for all the noob questions! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

~Vaune

(Also does this seem like a good deal? :P)

Vaune · 03-25-2008, 11:08 AM

You can move this to "Building" forum, I saw that forum after I posted this. Sorry.

**oldmn** · 03-25-2008, 11:29 AM

Hi Vaune Welcome to TSF

Quote:

Please note that all processors may be returned only for defective exchange. You must purchase a compatible heat sink and fan on the same order as the processor in order to preserve your warranty or exchange privilege."

The Heat sink and fan sit on top of the Processor to cool it (UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES POWER UP THE PROCESSOR WITH OUT ONE).
Read this prior to assembling the heatsink.
Heatsink and fan Here

~~Computer_Doctor~~ · 03-25-2008, 11:53 AM

I think Comp USA went bankrupt already.

**oldmn** · 03-25-2008, 11:59 AM

Compusa's still has a lot of stores open.http://www.compusa.com/retailstores/...ores/index.asp

Vaune · 03-25-2008, 12:23 PM

Hmmm, then I better buy it fast! Hah. So does anyone see any conflicting hardware or any reason why this set up shouldn't work? It's a large investment for me and I'd rather know I'm not going to blow something up before I buy and install it.

**oldmn** · 03-25-2008, 08:35 PM

Compusa has been down sizing, Our local store closed about 2 years ago.

03-25-2008, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vaune Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Intel Package and Compatability Hello everyone, I've been looking for someone to help me out with upgrading my custom built PC. I was looking at the Intel package - (http://www.compusa.com/applications/...=WARRANTY#tabs) - and I am not really sure how to make sure it compatible with my current hardware. Other than DXdiag, I'm not sure how to get detailed information about what hardware I'm running. Oh that and SandraLite but that doesnt give me full info - I'll post that log. SiSoftware Sandra System System : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7125 Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7125 Bus(es) : ISA PCI PCIe IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus Multi-Processor (MP) Support : 2 Processor(s) Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (APIC) : Yes System BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG Total Memory : 1GB DDR-SDRAM Chipset 1 Model : Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon 64 / Opteron HyperTransport Technology Configuration Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 1005MHz (2010MHz data rate) Total Memory : 1GB DDR-SDRAM Memory Bus Speed : 2x 201MHz (402MHz data rate) Video System Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT Physical Storage Devices HDT722525DLA380 (ATA) : 233GB (C:) TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-W162C (ATAPI) : N/A (D:) TSSTcorp CDW/DVD SH-M522C (ATAPI) : N/A (E:) Logical Storage Devices Batman (C:) : 233GB (184GB, 79% Free Space) (NTFS) @ HDT722525DLA380 (ATA) CD-ROM/DVD (D:) : N/A @ TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-W162C (ATAPI) CD-ROM/DVD (E:) : N/A @ TSSTcorp CDW/DVD SH-M522C (ATAPI) 3.5" 1.44MB (A:) : N/A MultiMedia Device(s) Device : NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio Codec Interface Device : Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS (WDM) Device : Creative Game Port Power Management Mains (AC) Line Status : On-Line Operating System(s) Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP (2002) Professional 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2) Platform Compliance : Win32 x86 My main concern was this line from the Intel Package website: "Please note that all processors may be returned only for defective exchange. You must purchase a compatible heatsink and fan** on the same order as the processor in order to preserve your warranty or exchange privilege." I have no idea what or where the heatsink is....sorry for all the noob questions! Any help would be greatly appreciated. ~Vaune (Also does this seem like a good deal? :P) Last edited by Vaune; 03-25-2008 at 10:38 AM.

03-25-2008, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vaune Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Intel Package and Compatability You can move this to "Building" forum, I saw that forum after I posted this. Sorry.

03-25-2008, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~Computer_Doctor~~ Troubled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 644 OS: Windows XP	Re: Intel Package and Compatability I think Comp USA went bankrupt already.

03-25-2008, 11:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Intel Package and Compatability Compusa's still has a lot of stores open.http://www.compusa.com/retailstores/...ores/index.asp __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center] Last edited by oldmn; 03-25-2008 at 12:01 PM.

03-25-2008, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vaune Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Intel Package and Compatability Hmmm, then I better buy it fast! Hah. So does anyone see any conflicting hardware or any reason why this set up shouldn't work? It's a large investment for me and I'd rather know I'm not going to blow something up before I buy and install it.

03-25-2008, 08:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Intel Package and Compatability Compusa has been down sizing, Our local store closed about 2 years ago. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]