removing cpu off of mobo

[rkenshin09]

This may sound stupid, but i was wondering if it is possible to pull the cpu off of the mobo and to put my old cpu on a new one. I want to by a new mobo, but i dont want to buy a new chip.
Also, how hard is the process listed above if it is possible?
Thanks.

well depends on the new motherboard if it worth doing it.

system specs? what new motherboard are you looling at?

[stant093]

and depends on sockets too..S7 will not fit a socket 468 etc

[rkenshin09]

i was thinking of replacing my cheap taiwanese mobo that has like ddr 200 memory and a 533 fsb 2.26 p4 with maybe a rambus mobo or something w/ ddr 400. As i said before, i want to keep the chip. Thanks for the quick replies

[Brainchild]

As long as the sokets are the same it isn't a problem,as long as the new MOBO supports the CPU.

Save the old mobo, so when ya upgrade the CPU you'r only a few bucks from another system

[rkenshin09]

thanks for the tip.
Will the rambus memory or ddr400 memory make a significant difference in performance, especialy for games? I have a ti4600 and a cable connection, so i enjoy gaming.