Another cpu (for MB d865perl) question :)

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I am looking to upgrade my current cpu, an Intel Pentium 4 2.40Ghz to a more powerful one. I realize that I cannot go much higher but, just out of curiosity, what is the most powerful processor I can use?

Can I use INTEL PENTIUM 4 3.06GHZ HT CPU PROCESSOR SL6S5 478 PIN and if so, can I do better?

Thank you
 

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Thank you for your response, but I would like to get the "most" out of any monies, I spend for this upgrade, as it will be the last before this computer sees it's backup computer status.
So... when you say "not by much", could I burden you to maybe tell me what is the best possible processor for this particular motherboard?
 

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''Can I use INTEL PENTIUM 4 3.06GHZ HT CPU PROCESSOR SL6S5 478 PIN?''

Yes.

The fastest you can get is a 3.4 (which you can get on Ebay for around $40).

Now I'm getting confused... lol
 

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K, I found this on ebay and am wondering if it will work?

Intel Pentium 4 SL7J8 3.4GHz 1M 800MHz CPU Processor

I'll just get this one if it works and that's that. lol
 

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Thank you for this response.

I'm upgrading this computer to use as a back-up. I am going to start building my own new computer and will probably use the link you provided for my starter processor and board.

Thank you
 

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The fastest CPU for a socket 478 motherboard is the 3.4 Northwood. Can you click the link I provided above, select your CPU and the 3.4 Northwood in the chart, and click the COMPARE button? If not, I wish you luck!
 

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You are wrong. I bought this CPU and it does not work. It doesn't even fit on my mobo, not even close.

Thanks a lot.
 
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This motherboard supports a single Intel® processor in an mPGA478 socket NOT a PPGA478 socket (which is the socket in the processor you're referring to!)