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Socket8 backward compat w/Soc7?

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Name: Doxy
Date: January 14, 2004 at 07:01:38 Pacific
OS: Win 98se
CPU/Ram: P4 2.0a Ghz 512mb DDR PC
Comment:

Are Socket 8 motherboards backward compatible with Socket 7 processors?

I was given a pc, however it is missing the Soc 8 cpu. I have 3 extra soc 7 cpus and thought that there may be a chance to use one these. I have noticed that the soc 8 has more pins and is therefore larger too. So, I would not be surprised in the least if it’s not possible.

Thanks a million!



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Response Number 1
Name: I help U
Date: January 14, 2004 at 10:29:36 Pacific
Reply:

No way. You need a Socket 8 CPU.


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Response Number 2
Name: Doxy
Date: January 14, 2004 at 11:51:04 Pacific
Reply:

Thank you!
Now I will need to buy one.


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Response Number 3
Name: jam
Date: January 14, 2004 at 16:03:22 Pacific
Reply:

If I'm not mistaken, the socket 8 was for the Pentium Pro...150, 180, or 200mhz are your only choices so far as I know...good luck!


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Response Number 4
Name: Doxy
Date: January 15, 2004 at 05:22:13 Pacific
Reply:

Yeah, that's right, the Pro. The HP mobo has dip switchs that can set the cpu at up as far 200, 233, & 266Mhz



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Response Number 5
Name: jam
Date: January 15, 2004 at 05:30:19 Pacific
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You may have DIP settings for 233 & 266, but the Pro never progressed beyond 200mhz...generally speaking, the Pro was a flop


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Response Number 6
Name: Doxy
Date: January 15, 2004 at 13:36:00 Pacific
Reply:

Wow, no kidding?
I am going to pick up Pro from a guy tonight that is giving it away free. I will post back with my findings.



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Response Number 7
Name: Doxy
Date: January 15, 2004 at 16:04:20 Pacific
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Yep, it's a 200mhz, as were all the others that I was offered.


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