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More info?)
In article <m7_ud.12287$nC2.8838@fe09.lga>, "Mike" <recons@nospam.com> wrote:
> Replace the 476 pin with 478 pin sorry...
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> "Mike" <recons@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:r5_ud.12286$CB2.8858@fe09.lga...
> > Ok, I am currently using a P4-2.4 none HT processor. Last year I
> > purchased a P4-3.06 HT processor swapped it in and crashed my system and
> > had to reload windows XP Pro.. While I have planned to buy a board that
> > supports the P4-3.06, it currently sits on my shelf staring at me! My
> > first question is: Is it possible to swap this processor in without
> > crashing my system or should I just purchase a new board before the 476
> > pin platform is gone. Second question: What is the hottest 476 pin P4
> > board now at ASUS? Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike
> >
You can see posts in Google, such as by Barry:
http://groups.google.ca/groups?threadm=asqc9v%243an%241%40news6.svr.pol.co.uk
There is mention of production dates and revisions, implying there
is an issue there. The cpusupport page mentions a PCB revision of
1.03 (should be printed next to the motherboard name), but if you look
around Google a bit more, you may find more references to production
dates, and whether the Northbridge has a fan on it or not.
Type in P4T533, then scroll to bottom of page:
http://www.asus.com.tw/support/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx
There is another post about production date here:
http://groups.google.ca/groups?threadm=atjjuq%24ihu%2407%241%40news.t-online.com
I have a P4C800-E Deluxe, but there are other P4P800 family boards
that might be just as nice. The P4C800-E is currently $180 at
Newegg. If you want something cheaper, you can also use the
cpusupport web page above, and use the CPU Name option, to
search for all motherboards that handle a 3.06Ghz. P4P800SE
at $96 is a good deal cheaper, and uses an Intel chipset
for the processor. I picked dual channel boards, so you
can use two identical sticks of DDR memory (i.e. if you planned
on 512MB, just buy 2 x 256MB sticks and run in dual channel).
Before you buy any board, check Google for problems with a
particular model, and download the manual and review included
peripherals and what options are in the BIOS, before buying.
Another option would be to hold onto the 3.06GHz, and wait
until people with FSB533 motherboards need to upgrade, as the
3.06GHz is the top of its line and sooner or later will be
in demand (at least until Powerleap runs out of them, which
could be a while). You can then Ebay it or do a private
sale on a local newsgroup for your city.
HTH,
Paul