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how fast a cpu can I go too
Name: Waliwz Date: July 30, 2003 at 17:21:48 Pacific OS: win xp pro CPU/Ram: 1.5 p 4 / 512 133 sd
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Hi am a noob about computers....would like to know how fast a chip my mobo will accept. my mobo...is a seanix tec. modle 81dml which means almost nothing to me.....I have tried to find a web page for this board and have had no luck....am looking to see if I can go to a 2.0 mhz or faster cpu. I have a 1.5 mhz p 4 with 512 133mhz ram. any help would make my life easier.....so thanks......Rod
Name: TMP-Man Date: July 30, 2003 at 18:05:13 Pacific
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According to your configuration, you must be a Pentium 4 1.5Ghz socket 423. The fastest socket 423 CPU available is a Pentium 4 2.0Ghz Socket423 with 256K cache. I don't think there are any in the retail store. Perhaps you can go online and search for a Socket 423 Willamette Pentium 4 CPU. Do not buy Socket 478 or a Pentium 4 Northwood.
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Response Number 2
Name: Adam Date: July 30, 2003 at 18:12:11 Pacific
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I have heard of socket 478 to socket 423 converters. That may allow you to install a newer cpu.
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Response Number 3
Name: TMP-Man Date: July 30, 2003 at 21:01:18 Pacific
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The old Pentium 4 requires 1.7v voltage and the new one requires 1.5v. That's 0.2v difference there. If your motherboard doesn't support 1.5v, buying a new socket converter is useless.
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Response Number 4
Name: C_Legend Date: July 30, 2003 at 21:41:42 Pacific
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Keep in mind that your memory may be holding you back (bottleneck) if you try using a 2 Ghz processor with PC133 memory. If I were you, I'd stick with the 1.5 Ghz CPU until you can upgrade the motherboard, CPU, AND memory.
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