Intel board 533mhz FSB

[locutus24]

Well my intel board only supports a 533mhz FSB, could i get a new proc with at least 1mb L2 cache, or will i need to go up to 800mhz FSB to be able to get a proc with that much cache.

 

[robberbaron]

Here are 533MHz prescotts

2.4GHz
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-178&depa=1

2.66GHz
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-193&depa=1

2.8Ghz
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-180&depa=1

 

[locutus24]

Ok thanks cause i thought that they put only 512k on the 533FSB chips then moved the 1mb to the 800mhz bracket

 

[Dan_D]

Be advised you can not use the 533MHz Prescott "A" series CPU's. The Prescott voltage requirements are FAR different than the Northwood's and those older boards were not designed for it.

 

[DougLite]

There might be a BIOS update for the board to update micro code for Prescott support, and assuming that the board can be programmed to deliver a lower core voltage for a 90 nano chip, he would be good to go. Your best bet is to go to the mobo maker's website and see if there is a BIOS update for your board that adds Prescott support. Most mobo makers also have a giant table that shows what mobo/CPU combinations are compatible. I would look at this information before buying - most dealers have very strict policies on CPU returns I wouldn't even want to think about having to deal with.