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Processor Compatibility Question

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asnorton44

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So currently I am running a Windows Home Server, VAIL refresh to be exact. I bought a Compaq on Craigslist and upgraded a few things in order to run VAIL. Specs as follows:

Intel Pentium 4 521 2.8GHz Single Core 64-Bit LGA775
- 800MHz FSB
- 1MB L2
2GB DDR2 800 Ram
WD Green 1TB
Hitachi 500GB
Gigabit Ethernet

It currently is housed in the stock case and I really would like to convert it to a Mini-ITX form factor. The basis of this topic resides on questions about the compatibility of the P4 with newer LGA775 motherboards. I would like to use the P4 for the time being and upgrade in 6 months or so. I have been looking into purchasing the Intel BOXDG41MJ LGA 775 Intel G41 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121381

Does any know if a P4 is compatible with a newer chipset? (Intel G41 in this case). I would imagine it would work, but would like some input if possible. Thanks!
 
newegg lists "pentium" under compatibility, so it should work. i cant find anything online explicitly stating that that combo works though. LGA775 is end of life, though for a simple home file server you should be able to find some cheap used core2 quads to put in it.
 
You can probably pick up a Celeron 420 or e1200 for $10-20 that's guaranteed to work.
 
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