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    lindley07 Posts: 15, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 14, 2008, 03:56 PM
    processor compatibility with motherboard
    I have a Gigabyte GA-8SIML motherboard and I am unsure of what processors I would be able to use, as the current intel celeron 2.5GHz isn't enough, I would like to know if duo core processors would be compatible, at the moment I am thinking of upgrading to just a intel duo 1.8GHz or a celeron 3.2GHz, if both are comptable which one would be the best?

    Edit: other system specs; 768mb DDR 333mhz ram
    Geforce 6200 256mb graphics

    Also can the PCI slots be used for graphics cards?

    Motherboard:
    Motherboard Properties:
    Motherboard ID 62-1029-001199-00101111-040201-SiS650$NECC000_8SIMLNF V1.0I
    Motherboard Name Gigabyte GA-8SIML

    Front Side Bus Properties:
    Bus Type Intel NetBurst
    Bus Width 64-bit
    Real Clock 100 MHz (QDR)
    Effective Clock 400 MHz
    Bandwidth 3200 MB/s

    Chipset Bus Properties:
    Bus Type SiS MuTIOL
    Bus Width 16-bit

    Motherboard Physical Info:
    CPU Sockets/Slots 1
    Expansion Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR
    RAM Slots 2 DIMM
    Integrated Devices Audio, Video, LAN
    Form Factor Micro ATX
    Motherboard Size 230 mm x 240 mm
    Motherboard Chipset SiS650
    Extra Features EasyTune III
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    Feb 14, 2008, 04:03 PM
    This board takes a Socket 478 cpu. Celeron Ds are also available for Socket 478 and are the only CPUs still made for the socket. They use a quad-pumped 133 MHz bus giving a 533 MT/s FSB. They are available with 256 KB L2 Cache and are built on the 90 nm manufacturing process, using the Prescott core.
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    Feb 14, 2008, 04:08 PM
    That doesn't quite help me out, as I don't understand what the MT/s FSB means and I don't know what a prescott core is, thanks anyway il have a look round Google at the specs and prices of celeron D's
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    Feb 14, 2008, 04:12 PM
    I have found a Intel® Celeron® Processor 400 Sequence 420 for £23 is there anything else that is better than the celeron D?
    Product Type
    Processor
    Processor

    Type / Form Factor
    Intel Celeron 430
    64-bit Computing
    Yes
    Processor Qty
    1
    Clock Speed
    1.8 GHz
    Bus Speed
    800 MHz
    Compatible Processor Socket
    LGA775 Socket
    Manufacturing Process
    65 nm
    Thermal Design Power
    35 W
    Thermal Specification
    60.4 °C
    Architecture Features
    Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel 64 Technology
    Cache Memory

    Installed Size
    L2 Cache - 512 KB
    Expansion / Connectivity

    Compatible Slots
    1 x processor - LGA775 Socket
    I also found a 2GHz version of the one above for £40 incl VAT
    I also found this, would these be compatible with my current motherboard, and which is the best? (meaning fastest for gaming etc) the celeron D 352 costs £33
    Processor
    Type / Form Factor
    Intel Celeron D 352
    64-bit Computing
    Yes
    Processor Qty
    1
    Clock Speed
    3.2 GHz
    Bus Speed
    533 MHz
    Compatible Processor Socket
    LGA775 Socket
    Manufacturing Process
    65 nm
    Architecture Features
    Streaming SIMD extensions 3, Intel 64 Technology
    Cache Memory

    Installed Size
    L2 Cache - 512 KB
    Type
    Advanced Transfer Cache
    Expansion / Connectivity

    Compatible Slots
    1 x processor - LGA775 Socket

    Also are celeron E dual core processors comptable
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    Feb 14, 2008, 05:20 PM
    As I posted a few posts and the questions are all over the place I decided to post a list of the questions to make it easier
    1. can pci slots be used for graphics card?
    2.are Celeron E dual core processors compatible with my motherboard
    3. which of the 2 Celeron D processors is better, the 3.2GHz at 533mhz or a 2ghz at 800mhz
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    interinfinity Posts: 142, Reputation: 8
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    Feb 14, 2008, 08:42 PM
    Yes you can use pci for video cards,but it would be better to use the agp or pci express slots. Also,the cpu you listed above is the wrong socket, you listed a 775. Becareful
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    Feb 14, 2008, 10:45 PM
    Thanks, didn't notice the socket, didn't come across any celerons with a 478 either.

    Edit;nope can't find any processors with a 478 socket on a particular site, il have a look around or just buy new motherboard, probably will mean new ram aswel which I haven't got money for, thanks anyway
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    Feb 14, 2008, 11:02 PM
    DDR SDRAM, DDR II SDRAM
    RAM Installed ( Max )
    0 MB / 2 GB (max)
    Supported RAM Speed
    PC2100, PC2700, PC2-3200, PC2-4300, PC2-5300
    Does that pc2100 etc etc mean I wouldn't be able to use a normal ram card like mine are, DDR 333mhz ?
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    Feb 15, 2008, 09:36 AM
    So which is better 1.8Ghz at 800mhz or a 3.2GHz at 533mhz?

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