[plug] P4 1.4

[Daniel Pearson]

Hrm, good point..

Cheers,
Daniel

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Ringer" <craig at postnewspapers.com.au>
To: <plug at plug.linux.org.au>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 3:07 AM
Subject: Re: [plug] P4 1.4


> > Just received a machine with a p4 1.4ghz, with a burnt out mobo.. all I
need
> > to do is buy a new motherboard, and put it in and my new server will be
good
> > to go.
>
> I seem to remember that Intel released an early line of P4s with a
> different socket form factor, and I think the 1.4GHz P4 would be from
> about the right period.
>
> These chips sucked (being slower than high-end P3s) and the motherboards
>   couldn't be upgraded to take newer P4s as the form factor had changed.
>
> I suggest you make _sure_ the socket is the right one before going out
> and buying a new board. It may also be wise to check the website of the
> mobo you're going to buy to make sure that such an old chip will be
> supported.
>
> If I were in your situation, I'd consider chucking out the old P4
> (compatable with new boards or no) and buy a nice shiny athlon +
> motherboard.
>
> Craig Ringer
>
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