Trying to replace a motherboard

[naakturne]

I need to buy a new mobo, but I'm not sure about processor compatability. I've got a P4 2.8C Northwood 800mhz FSB CPU. The best replacement for my current mobo seems to be the Asus P4S800D-X, which is listed on Newegg as being compatable with the P4 Prescott and Celeron. This is probably a stupid question, but can I just put the Northwood on this board? It's the correct socket, and all the other specifications match my current (and apparently burned out) Asus P4S800D-E, but I don't want to buy if my CPU won't work. Any input is appreciated.

 

[endyen]

You can find the answer here. The answer is yes, that board supports all P4 northwood chips

 

[ShortyNumber45]

I wouldn't do that if I were you, it will just kill your CPU in a long run.

 

[naakturne]

Thanks endyen for finding that page, I was looking for hours with no luck. If Asus says the CPU is supported though, why would it kill the CPU, Shorty? Is there something else I should be considering?

 

[pat]

Not really sure, but Asus scrw their design for the P4S800 board, IIRC. I don't have the time to research for p4s800 problem on google, but I'm sure that you have ..

 

[Crashman]

For the 2.8C your best choice would be the standard Abit IS7 (no suffixes). Start searching for it!