HELP ME need a GOOD motherboard that supports DDR2 PCI-E and intel socket 478 Prescott 3.2Ghz 800FSB can't find one. tried abit, asus and DFI and MSI have run out of ideas help
What're the problems that you've experienced with the motherboards you've listed? They're all very good boards, have you just had bad luck with reliability or is there something you feel is missing from them?
ok can i jsut ask does anyone even make any motherboards for the SKT478 that are PCI-E and DDR2? i thought they were only for LGA775?
Good point, I missed that AFAIK there isn't a chipset that supports 478 with the new technology, Intel abandoned their older processors when they moved on...
You're out of luck man; socket 478 just plain does not support DDR2. There isnt a single motherboard in existence that fits the bill. You're either going to have to shell out for a new CPU, or get new RAM.
http://www.asus.com/products/mb/socket478/p4gd1/overview.htm# That's the only one I can find atm, thats 478 and PCI-e. Its not DDRII tho... Normally according the intel spec sheets its 775/DDRII/Pci-e though.... Other 915's arent 478...
It will be difficult but shouldn't be impossible. For instance there's a few wierd mobos which have both Skt478 & LGA775 which may fit the bill. Skt478 is predominantly DDR(1) & AGP though, and that's not actually bad at all esp with DDR(1) still being a lot cheaper than DDR2. TBH I'd suggest you sell your sweaty Prescott as it's notoriously hot and has compatibility issues on Skt478. I'd suggest selling it and buying a LGA775 P4 or else but a Skt478 NorthWood CPU (always 512K) which is slightly faster per clock cycle and runs much cooler too.
Oh Well!!! DAM it looks like i am going to have to use skt LG775. thanks for ure help. i just need someone to desgin a motherboard that is compatable ha!!! DIE INTEL DIE
You do realize that without Intel we would all be using Motorola 6800's and an ISA bus right? besides the obvious CPU development, they designed PCI, AGP, USB, etc etc etc. Just thought I'd mention that before you get out your hachit.
oooo sorry (Sarcasm) if u are so in love with Intel go and marry them i know what they have done i just hate them now, cos i can't find a motherboard so DIE INTEL DIE