Is there a way to know what Intel processor I am using?

FreakenEpic

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I had an old i7 laptop and it was broken so I took it apart and took every thing out and through some stuff away but I didn't know much about computers back then I didn't know I might want to build one so I took out the cpu trying to be careful. Foolish me put it in wrong and it wouldn't go in so I put some force and some pins broke. One year later I fixed the pins to use that cpu as my cpu for a new build to save money but I didn't check what i7 I was using so I can't find the correct MO. Is there a way to find out what i7 cpu it is? There are some like product codes on it but I searched all of them and there was nothing found.
 
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You bought this used? A laptop?

Until we see some further info, the data you provided before, 10 SR0MZ, links to an i5.

And in any case...you can't use a laptop CPU in a new desktop. i5, i7, or otherwise.

And then we have the whole broken and now repaired pins...😉
Start -> Right click on This PC/My Computer -> Properties -> look under 'System'.

If it is not in the machine yet i don't know, some of the newer chips have the model number printed on the chip, others just have the generation. I'm guessing you dont still have the box?
 


Stop being an Ass...Did you buy the laptop from Intel!? No you didnt! So the ones lying to you were those that built your laptop and sold it to you!

You can use this as a desktop, on Mini-ITX case....you just need to buy a motherboard for it and those are Mini-ITX format...
 
Look people, no one lied to him. He's just confused and doesn't know what, when, and how about laptops and computers in general.

He took apart a laptop and "threw some stuff away". He took the processor out so he can put it in a new build. He tried to put it back in and broken some pins. He magically fixed the pins and don't know what mobo to use.

If you have the cpu in your hands, the model is right there in front of you right on top of the cpu.

Nothing about this post makes any sense.
 
Ok i didn't know much about computers before and I am not confused I will just take that it is a i5 and use it for a build I want to make if you think that I am confused or stupid you can say that because I wouldn't care so thanks for the help I really appreciate your help with this.
 


You bought this used? A laptop?

Until we see some further info, the data you provided before, 10 SR0MZ, links to an i5.

And in any case...you can't use a laptop CPU in a new desktop. i5, i7, or otherwise.

And then we have the whole broken and now repaired pins...😉
 
Solution


Yes, you can..as i said, Mini-ITX motherboard and case and you're set...
 


Care to link us a specific motherboard that will work with this M CPU?
 


Actually, you seem very confused. None of what you're doing makes any sense. I'd suggest more reading on the subject and less airplane glue.

On a side note, I seem to recall Celeron Ms that worked in a handful of desktop motherboards, but that was a long time ago. More likely in this case, the original poster simply destroyed a laptop in an awkward fashion.
 


Molre than 1 actually...

https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-DDR3-1333-Socket-Motherboards-X9SCV-Q/dp/B005OYR7EY

https://www.amazon.com/Jetway-NF9G-QM77-Mini-ITX-Daughterboard-Connector/dp/B009TFOAOO

http://www.asrock.com/ipc/overview.asp?Model=IMB-170

http://www.liantec.com/product/ITX-QM67.htm

http://www.semiconductorstore.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=48816
 


OK.
(But I doubt the OP was that deep into research on specific motherboards...😉 )

Now we are just left with discovering exactly what CPU it is, and the issue with the previously broken and now magically fixed pin situation.