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More info?)
> Paul wrote:
> In article <1110532976.902044.142000@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com>,
> "aether" <vercingetorix@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Paul wrote:
> > > In article
<1110447828.097566.143730@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com>,
> > > "aether" <vercingetorix@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Have some spare parts, and was curious. Reading the specs., the
> > D845PT
> > > > supports up to 2.0 GHz. However, since the 2.0 GHz was a leap
to
> > 512k
> > > > cache from 256k, I was wondering if this motherboard (D845PT)
will
> > work
> > > > with the Northwood 2.0 GHz CPU.
> > >
> > >
> >
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845pt/sb/CS-013220.htm
> > >
> > > Paul
> >
> >
> > Yeah, I saw that. The reason I asked is because I've seen
conflicting
> > statements about it's upgrade capabilities. I visited some computer
> > site (can't remember which) that stated it's dangerous to install a
CPU
> > faster than 2.0 GHz. In addition, Intel states practically the same
on
> > this page:
> >
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845pt/sb/cs-013216.htm#1.0
>
> Yes, but that says "at the time of launch". Which means, when the
> board first shipped, 2Ghz was all you could get. Now, faster
processors
> are available, and the support list has been updated. The only
> limitation, generally speaking, is at some point the Vcore circuit
> runs out of current, as the faster you go, the more current is
> required. There is actually a 2.8GHz/FSB400 (Powerleap was selling
> them), but Intel didn't bother updating the list for that. (I don't
> think too many 2.8GHz/FSB400 were in general circulation.)
>
> Looking at the CS-013220.htm page, you can use a 2.6GHz Northwood, as
> long as you have a recent BIOS installed first.
>
> The 845 Northbridge likely has enough "legs" to overclock a bit as
> well, but Intel boards generally don't have the BIOS options for
> overclocking.
>
> Paul
This is good to hear. Eventually, I'll get around to upgrading it.
Thanks again, Paul.
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