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| LeedsFan:
I've got the chance to get a cheap PC base unit for my Mame cab. It uses the KT7A-Raid motherboard with an 800 MHz Duron processor fitted. I've tried to do a bit of research on the net to find the fastest processor that this MB will support. According to the specs this MB will support Socket A processors up to bus speeds of 266 Mhz (2 x 133). I've checked the specs of Athlon processors and the fastest Soccket A you can get with 266 MHz bus speed is the Athlon XP 2600+. Am I correct in this? I'm not too well up on what will work with what. I don't want to buy a processor that won't work with this board. |
| Craig:
As far as I know, the XP 2400+ Thoroughbred was the last to have a 266 FSB and the 2500+ and 2600+ are 333 FSB Barton CPUs. I think your board is a 266 type. |
| sirwoogie:
Craig is correct. The 2400+ was the last of the Thoroughbred cores to run at the 266 Mhz FSB. Of course there is the Duron 1.8Ghz at 266 as well. There's only about a $20 difference between the two. But, according to the spec sheet, the highest chip officially supported is a AthlonXP 2100. A 2400+ may work, but it's not explicitly stated, and I don't have a board to verify the multiplier exists high enough for you to go 2400. |
| LeedsFan:
I'm sure the Athlon XP 2600+ came in both 266 MHz and 333 Mhz forms. ??? I got found this information through Google..... http://www.geek.com/procspec/amd/thoroughbred.htm I think the spec sheet only mentioned Athon XP 2100+ because that was the last of the Palomino cores. Could be wrong though..... Anyway.... thanks for the advice guys. :) I just needed confirmation that I can fit any Socket A processor with 266 MHz FSB into that board and that there isn't some other spec I need to check. I may not go to the limit but I would like to upgrade from the 800 MHz Duron. |
| Craig:
If they did they don't make them anymore. You likely won't see anyone selling them unless you look on eBay. |
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