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| 78684 | 2002-09-12 00:40:00 | Hi People.. I have a motherboard (531CF, AMD K6 II, 500 MHz with SIS 530/5595 chipset) and I want to upgrade to a more current CPU & motherboard in stages e.g. 1800 AMD or similar (ecomomics!). Would a later motherboard that supports a 1800 AMD (currently in PC stores) be able to work with my current AMD K6 II? Then I can buy the 1800 CPU much later.In fact don't know if a higher spec CPU would offer much to me...but just want to keep ahead.. ...Also I have found a BIOS update for my 531CF dated about 2 years after I purchased my PC(at www.elementsPC.com or similar). Is there any real advantage to "flash" up the 531CF BIOS ?why do so in any case ?... Thoughts much appreciated.... |
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| 78685 | 2002-09-12 01:02:00 | I'm afraid not. Your AMD K6-2-500 CPU is sitting in a Socket 7 on the mainboard. The new mainboard will have a Socket A for the new AMD Duron/Athlon CPU's so you would have to replace both at the same time. I would not update the BIOS if you are not having any problems with your mainboard/PC at the moment. The old saying - If it ain't broken.... |
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| 78686 | 2002-09-12 03:47:00 | CYaBro... Thanks for the advice... |
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