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Intel Proc

Sep 29, 2004 5:24AM PDT

I have a Intel D865perll motherboard. My question is what type of Pentium 4 processors can i match with it. I am kinda confused with 3.2e and 3.2c and so on. What does all this mean and which ones will work with it.

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Re: Intel Proc
Sep 29, 2004 5:41AM PDT

The numbers you gave are the 865 Intel chipset which doesn't specify the make and model of the motherboard.

It matters. Please identify the make and model number and forum members can help you find the maker's CPU support list.

bob

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Re: Intel Proc
Sep 30, 2004 2:59AM PDT

The brand is Intel and the model number is BOXD865PERLL. That is all i know about it.

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Much better.
Sep 30, 2004 4:32AM PDT
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Re: Intel Proc/Check here
Sep 29, 2004 5:50AM PDT
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/rl/

The c and e designations refer to Intels core naming scheme. e is Northwood and c is Prescott. The later is built on a thinner substrate and supposed to be a bit better in performance but the jury has not decided. Your board will probably support the Northwood chips but may require (if available) a BIOS update for the Prescotts.