Socket 5: Tuning Old PC Systems

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Upgrade 2: Suitable Motherboards

The table below clarifies to what extent motherboards with Socket 5 and Socket 7 are suitable for an upgrade based on examples.

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Manufacturer Motherboard Chipset Platform Release Dual voltage for AMD K6-2
Abit PR5 Intel 430VX Socket 7 1996 no, socket adapter neccessary
Abit AR5 Intel 430VX Socket 7 1996 no, socket adapter neccessary
Abit PR5 R2 Intel 430VX Socket 7 1996 no, socket adapter neccessary
Aopen AP5V Intel 430VX Socket 7 1996 no, socket adapter neccessary
Asus P55TP4XE Intel 430FX Socket 5 1995 no, socket adapter neccessary
Biostar 8500TVG Intel 430VX Socket 7 1996 no, socket adapter neccessary
FIC PA-2006 Intel 430VX Socket 7 1997 yes
Gigabyte GA-586ATM Intel 430FX Socket 5 1995 no, socket adapter neccessary
Gigabyte GA-586ATE Intel 430FX Socket 5 1995 no, socket adapter neccessary
Tyan Tomcat I Intel 430FX Socket 5 1995 no, socket adapter neccessary

This table shows a selection of motherboards that are suitable for an upgrade with an upgrade socket and a fast AMD K6-2 processor.