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Semprons in older mobo?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by scoob8000, 6 Feb 2005.

  1. scoob8000

    scoob8000 Wheres my plasma cutter?

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    Havn't done a lot of reading on the AMD Sempron, but arnt they basically a rebranded Athlon XP?

    I'm asking for a buddy thats looking to get a bit faster processor for his PC.. Not sure if it'll work since the board doesnt support a 333 FSB.

    Ideas / suggestions?
     
    scoob8000, 6 Feb 2005
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  2. Highland3r

    Highland3r Minimodder

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    Chances are the chip *may* work in the board, but will run at a reduced speed due to 133 fsb...
     
    Highland3r, 6 Feb 2005
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  3. biff

    biff What's a Dremel?

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    I can't see why it wouldnt but I cant say for sure. Just a suggestion, if he can only run 133FSB, maybe get a 2500M. At least he'll get the advantage of 512K cache and, with the unlocked multi, be able to crank up the core speed to get more power.
     
    biff, 6 Feb 2005
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  4. cpemma

    cpemma Ecky thump

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    Yes, go to the mobo maker's site and check processors supported on that board. Pointless us guessing. :confused:
     
    cpemma, 7 Feb 2005
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  5. alpha0ne

    alpha0ne What's a Dremel?

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    a bios upgrade is also a good idea, a newer bios could "maybe" support an 333FSB
     
    alpha0ne, 9 Feb 2005
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