"Asger" said:
Hello,
I am inquiring about how high a processor one can go on a P4s8x mainboard as
Asus.tek stats 2.8 ghz. Has anyone tried any higher. What about bios update
if any?
TIA
Regards
Asger
Go to
www.abxzone.com and do a search on "P4S8X problems". If you
put a 3.06GHz processor in there, chances are you will have
problems. Better to start with another board, if you are going
for a more expensive processor.
Start here:
http://www.abxzone.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=34478
As far as I know, some changes to the Vcore circuit on the P4S8X-X
may have helped the Vcore circuit. Asus added a whole bunch of
"stitching vias" to the copper planes on the board, to try to
make the conductors more solid, with less voltage drop and noise.
But I still wouldn't buy a P4S8X-X, try another board and just
stay away from that family. There are plenty of 875/865 boards
now, and there are configurations for every budget. On Newegg,
the highest price is for the Gigabyte GA-8KNXP Ultra (875P)
at $355 US and the lowest is the Albatron Model Px865PE PRO
at $79 US. Search for "875p" or "865pe" at your favorite retailer.
HTH,
Paul
