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Replaced CPU, now computer won't boot

mjw25i

mjw25i

mjw25i

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Hi everyone!

I have just decided to upgrade my CPU from a Pentium 4 3.06Ghz to a Pentium D E5400, not much of an upgrade I know but its all my current motherboard will support, and I really wanted a dual core!

Anyway I've installed it and put an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro on for good measure, but now my computer won't start. The power supply fan and Freezer 7 Pro fan both come on, but nothing else. The light on the power switch stays red whereas before it just went blue and started, also the hard drive light is constantly on.

I reinstalled the Pentium 4 and the computer started up as normal, so don't think I've damaged anything, wondering whether the Pentium D chip might be faulty?

My Mobo is this: http://support.packardbell.com/uk/item/index.php?i=spec_motherboard_RC410-M&ppn=PB49303801

Says it supports Pentium D's so don't think that's the problem!

Any help would be much appreciated, I'm kinda in the dark here!

Cheers in advance
 
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! Hmm think the E5400 is Pentium dual core rather than a Pentium D...

So what's the best Pentium D processor I could get then? And would it be a worthwhile upgrade to the Pentium 4 I already have?
 
Barebones system for under £200?

Ok, well I've got a 9600GT GFX, 2 hard drives, the intel pentium e5400, 4gb (2x 2gb) of 266.5mhz ddr2 RAM, dvd drive, 500w psu, screen, mouse, keyboard and speakers already...

So guess I need a new case, new mobo, operating system? Then I can transplant the rest from my current PC? Not looking to spend huge amounts, so what would you guys suggest? That mobo looked good alexhull, maybe base it around that?
 
So you'd recommend Windows 7 then? Haven't really kept up with its progress but sounds like its everything Vista should have been?! And its OK for a gaming rig?

PSU is a Casecom ATX 500W, not the greatest thing in the world but it's solid and has served me well, so no complaints!

Also never got a case on its own before, does it come with cages inside for hard drives and dvd drives etc. or would I have to transplant that from my current PC too?

Really appreciate all your help :)
 
Cheers everyone, you've been really helpful!

Reckon I'll go with a new mobo case and windows 7 for now... see how the PSU holds out and maybe upgrade that at some point in the future!
 
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