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Mobile CPU on desktop mobo?
Name: Nogg Date: November 9, 2002 at 07:56:00 Pacific OS: Win2k CPU/Ram: AMD/512mb sdram
Comment:
I have an ASUS a7v mobo with VIA KT133 chipset. Can I use a AMD Mobile Duron 800 on this? It's socket A so it will fit, but will it work and will it be working properly?
Name: jam Date: November 9, 2002 at 15:05:43 Pacific
Reply:
I asked a similar question a few days ago but didn't get a definitive answer. I picked up an AMD K6-2/475 mobile CPU & wanted to run it on my FIC 503+ mobo. I did some searching & it appears that as long as you can set the voltage & other settings properly, it will work...but I have yet to try. I don't know if the same goes for the Duron or not. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but I'm interested in seeing what replies you get. Good luck!
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