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Thread ID: 57405 2005-05-01 23:02:00 Upgrading old Socket 478 CPU Bruce (829) Press F1
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351256 2005-05-01 23:02:00 Hey all,

I have finally decided it's time to upgrade. However, being something of a cheapskate I only want to upgrade my CPU and not my entire PC.

Given that: I'm running a Shuttle AB30 Socker 478 motherboard. My CPU is a P4 1.6 GHZ. My question is - what CPU's can I upgrade to using the same motherboard? Will I be able to successfully run one of the Socker 478 P4 chips with the 533 mhz bus?

Has anyone been though this before with a similar motherboard?

Regards,

Bruce.
Bruce (829)
351257 2005-05-01 23:22:00 Depends what the fsb = front side bus of the motherboard is .

If it's 800,533,400, then u can chuck a 533 cpu in it .

If its only 400 then no I dont think u can .

You'll have to get a 400 fsb CPU . Find the manual for the mobo online, and see what cpu's it supports .
Speedy Gonzales (78)
351258 2005-05-02 03:06:00 Try here.
www.dealtime.com

Trevor:)
Trev (427)
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