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> Cpu Mobo Compatible?
Gothmog
post Feb 14 2007, 03:13 AM
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Hi I'm trying to replace an old Motherboard in a 3 year old system. The current one looks to be done for and I'm moving on. I find that replacements are becoming scarce and I wanna get one quick before they vanish.

My requirements are Socket 478 P4 2.8 Ghz (Northwood) compatible, also with a legacy AGP 8x slot. I have DDR Ram, which doesn't seem uncommon in those boards, so I'm not worried about that. The PC is just gonna be a backup system/ legacy gaming platform with its ATI x800 XL Radeon AGP card.

I'm posing this question because I want to be sure I'm getting the right board for my components. I'm not sure how different Prescott is from Northwood, I kinda missed that period in Intel history. Will this board be compatible with my Northwood?
BIOSTAR P4M80-M4
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post Feb 14 2007, 03:39 AM
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I was browsing the auctions and came across some of these cheap ones. Anyone have a recommendation on a board like this? I'm not looking for super features, just decent quality and low-average cost.

AOPEN AX4R Plus ax4rplus mb Socket 478 Motherboard
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post Feb 14 2007, 07:23 AM
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Although you have DDR RAM you may want to list if its 400, 533, 667.. just for proper compatibility comparison.
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post Feb 14 2007, 02:47 PM
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My DDR is 266 PC2100. Due in part to the low quality of my previous board. I figured that would be closely tied to the P 4 Northwood requirements.
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