Athlon64 question

[cornelio]

Hello,

To make the long story short, I bent two pins from my Athlon64 3000+ cpu, I was able to straighten one of them but the other one broke, I am using it on my computer as I am typing this, my question is if this will affect the cpu in the long run.

Thanks.

 

[MarcVenice]

it shouldn't, some pins are useless afaik, you got lucky that the one that broke was not vital to make the cpu run.

 

[cornelio]

The cpu runs fine for most of the time, but sometimes windows xp crashes and a high pitched sound comes from the speakers, maybe it has to do with the broken pin. I was thinking for some time to upgrade to an Athlon 64 3700+ (S754) for some time, this may be the time to do it.

Thanks.

 

[o1die]

I wouldn't pay the price premium for the 754 3700. It runs at 2400 hertz. For $35 shipped, newegg has an open box 754 3200 venice core running at 2200 hertz, which is a much better value.

 

[cornelio]

Thanks for the reply.

For the past two days, a blue screen of death appears almost everytime, then I open the case and tighten the cpu and the BSOD dissapears, do you think the missing pin has anything to do with the problem?

Thanks.

 

[PianoMan]

If touching the CPU causes one of the symptoms of your problems to go away, they are probably related.

It's not that expensive to replace the CPU - you'll be better off ruling out any issues from then on. The computer ran fine prior to the bent pins, correct?

PM

 

[cornelio]

Hi,

Yes, the computer ran fine on my other case and only boots to windows xp when I open the case and tighten the cpu fan.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[cornelio]

Hi,

Another question, I purchased on on Ebay a S754 Athlon64 3700 for my computer but it has the mobile core, the vendor says it fits on most S754 motherboards, I have not made payment as I am unsure. Do you think it will fit on my motherboard? link

Thanks.

 

[imported_wyrmrider]

What makes you think this has the mobile core?
mobile cores do not have a heat spreader
what are you going to use for a HSF without a heat spreader?
check the numbers- most likely just a regular chip
which is good

 

[cornelio]

Originally posted by: wyrmrider
What makes you think this has the mobile core?
mobile cores do not have a heat spreader
what are you going to use for a HSF without a heat spreader?
check the numbers- most likely just a regular chip
which is good

It says it has the mobile core on the item description, which is why I say I am a bit unsure.

 

[cornelio]

Hi,

I contacted Biostar and the motherboard supports up to the sempron 3100+ mobile and up to a regular A64 3700+ , good thing I didn't pay the item on Ebay.

Thanks.