2.0 GHz Northwood: Compatible with the D845PT?

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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.
 
Paul wrote:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845pt/sb/CS-013220.htm

Paul
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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[/QUOTE]

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
 
Paul said:
to
512k will
work
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845pt/sb/CS-013220.htm


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:
Click to expand...
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[/QUOTE]
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
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This is good to hear. Eventually, I'll get around to upgrading it.
Thanks again, Paul.
 
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