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.
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