Question

Brandon purchased a new processor online as an upgrade. When he purchased the processor, he made sure that it used the same socket his computer’s motherboard used. But he did not check to see whether the motherboard chipset was compatible. What will happen if you install a processor on a motherboard that can fit the socket but is the wrong chipset?A. Damage to both the processor and the motherboard.B. The computer will work fine.C. The computer will power on but will fail POST.D. You will not be able install the processor in the wrong motherboard.

Answer 1

D. You will not be able install the processor in the wrong motherboard.

Explanation:

Brandon before buying any microprocessor for upgrading in the mother board, Brandon has to take care of following things

1. Whether upgrade is possible, if possible where mother supports or not

2. Pick socket combination is correct or not.

3. After upgrading the microprocessor, Brandon has to check whether voltage and cooling fans fit in the same space in the mother board.

4. Whether existing ram type supports or not.

5. Sometimes once fixed removing upgrading microprocessor will damage the mother board.

Since Brandon has already concluded motherboard chipset compatibility is not been checked.