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forwardrefresh   12-09-2002 at 08:08:43 AM

Hello all

I have a quick question about the socket 478 chipset that is being used for Pentium IV processors.
I recently designed a computer for myself with a 2.8ghz PIV and a Gigabyte GA-8IHXP Intel 850E chipset w/ 512mb of ram..
I designed it so I could upgrade the system in the future with minimal cost. Specifically all I want to do in the future is to plug in a new processor and be done with it. The one thing i forgot to research is HOW long the socket 478 setup will be around. I already know that HT is supported on my board but if socket 478 is about to be discontinued, I will not be able to just plug in a new processor and be done with upgrading.

Does anyone know how long Intel is planning to continue with Socket 478? Am I in the clear or is it hopeless for me.

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Raystonn   12-09-2002 at 06:34:27 PM
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Socket 478 is the standard for the foreseeable future. It certainly will not last forever, but there are currently no plans for other sockets for desktop Pentium 4 Processors.

-Raystonn


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