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| 604760 | 2007-10-24 04:23:00 | Hi, Does anyone know if this CPU, Intel P4 3.40 Ghz / SKt 478 / Prescott will suit a Abit IS-7 Motherboard.I have ‘Googled’ it and can not get a definitive answer. Anybody know for sure?Thanks in advance. Cheers ruup |
ruup (1827) | ||
| 604761 | 2007-10-24 04:36:00 | According to the review here (www.extremeoverclocking.com) That Abit is a 478 pin mobo. You'll have to check which version of the BIOS is on the Abit mobo somehow (If you put this CPU on it, it may not work, if it doesnt support it) Then go to the Abit site to see which version (of the BIOS) supports a 3.4 GHZ cpu. It may need a BIOS update, before it will run with that 3.4 GHZ CPU. Info on that mobo is here (www2.abit.com.tw) I think these are the BIOS updates here (www2.abit.com.tw) According to this list (www2.abit.com.tw) the top download from the above URL supports 3.4 GHZ this download (file.abit.com.tw) You sure thats the IS-7?? There's quite a few IS-7 models. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 604762 | 2007-10-24 06:24:00 | Hi Speedy, Thanks very much for your help,exactly what I needed,so the answer is a most definate - 'probably'.As far as I know it is a Abit IS-7 motherboard it matches pictures that I have found on the internet.Not that that is the end all and be all,but I'm confident that it is. Currently the motherboard has a P4 2.4C fitted,is the Intel P4 3.40 Ghz / SKt 478 / Prescott a better CPU?Would it be worth the upgrade? Thanks again for your help. ruup |
ruup (1827) | ||
| 604763 | 2007-10-24 06:33:00 | No worries :) Umm check what version of the BIOS is on it now then. Since, its got the 2.4 CPU in it. That way, if the BIOS version is below the version I posted, you can flash the BIOS, (with the 2.4 CPU installed). Before you install the 3.4 CPU. And it should definitely work. (Or else if u remove the 2.4 now, without checking the BIOS version, and install the 3.4 it may not turn on). If the BIOS version isnt the right version for the 3.4. Is the 2.4 CPU thats in it a 800 fsb one?? And is HT (hyperthreading enabled now)?? If not, HT may not be enabled (And I would say the 3.4 will support HT). And hopefully, you can enable HT in the BIOS (If its off now), and you'll see 2 graphs in Task Manager (Which tells u HT is active). |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 604764 | 2007-10-24 06:43:00 | The 3.4GHz Prescott is a better CPU but also ran a lot hotter compared to the older Northwood core. If you choose to upgrade you should ensure you HSF is up to the task of cooling the new CPU. Whether the new CPU is worth the upgrade really depends on what you use the system for? If you can get the chip on the cheap then more MHz is always better, but its not really worth more than $40. If your a gamer then you may notice a small performance increase but chances are the rest of the system would still be a bottleneck in the majority of games. If your just an average user who uses there system for surfing the net and email etc then chances are you'd notice little difference. 2.4GHz is more than enough for such tasks and the system would benefit from more memory rather than a faster CPU. Realistically the upgrade is a waste of time unless you can get it on the cheap, your would be better putting the money in a savings account and replacing the entire PC at a later date. I would be 90% confident that your motherboard would handle the new CPU! |
Pete O'Neil (6584) | ||
| 604765 | 2007-10-24 14:44:00 | If you can get the chip on the cheap then more MHz is always better, but its not really worth more than $40. lol these chips go for way more than that on trademe......if you can buy one for $40 then you are doing VERY well |
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