No, it won't fit. The LGA1170 N3700 uses a different socket type than LGA 1150.
No, it won't fit. The LGA1170 N3700 uses a different socket type than LGA 1150.
He uses an old 2013 Dell motherboard 490P1, which appears online to be a 1150 socket. His CPU is listed in Windows as the N3700, but sources I found suggest it should be a 1170 socket. The PC often runs for long periods and shuts down unexpectedly, which he thinks might be due to overheating or a failing power supply. Other possibilities include mechanical stress on the board. After checking more details, it seems the 1150 socket is compatible, but there could be an issue with the motherboard itself. Any advice would be appreciated. UPDATE: I corrected the CPU model to 4590, confirming it fits the 1150 socket. The 1170 reference was likely a misreport by Windows.
The 1170 doesn't fit into the 1150. There are actually more pins on the latter. As for why it crashed, both possibilities seem likely. Stress testing tools exist that push the CPU, RAM, and other components to their limits. Observe the crash points during testing to identify the issue.
The Pentium N3700 is BGA1170, not compatible with LGA1150. Even with an interposer, it’s unlikely to fit. This model is a Braswell chip, distinct from Haswell or Broadwell. For your friends’ PCs, the N3700 is soldered onto the motherboard and can’t be replaced without specialized equipment. I suggest reinstalling the operating system and checking temperatures. If they use Linux, Braswell has a sleep state issue that may lead to crashes when idle—online fixes are available.
The main concern is that a 2013 motherboard cannot be an N3700 since Intel lists its release in 2015 and uses a different socket type. There appears to be mixed details about the exact model. I've noticed LGA1150 and LGA1155 as common sockets. If it's from 2013, it's likely LGA1150. It's also possible Dell has released various versions of these boards.
Consent was given. The Windows CPU report was chosen for its reliability, since it’s improbable it would differ if it were an N3700.
I discovered some details that seem logical: Windows was incorrectly showing the CPU stats, while CPU-Z (thanks for the mention) already knows about this. In reality, it runs an i5 4590. I assumed the misreporting was happening but decided to verify. I've heard about CPUs fitting into unsuitable sockets and performing poorly, which is why I wanted to ask. Appreciate the info! I’ve shared the steps to unzip the latest prime95 build and run a quick test. If it fails here due to heat, that’s likely the issue. Since it’s an older model, would anyone suggest applying thermal paste before switching to a full air or liquid cooling setup? That would be wise if the problem is thermal. If the power supply is the cause, it should be fine. Hope it’s not a failing CPU!