Upgrade proc for Asus P2b-f

[BarbOrdell]

Could anyone tell me what Intel processors I can use with my Asus P2B-F motherboard? I currently have a PIII-500 and would like to upgrade. Thanks!

[CLTEK]

Well, you should be able to run any PIII up to 1 Gig. Or, if you have a more recent edition of the board, some OCing might be in order. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

Respectfully, Cory

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[Paleo Pete]

CLTEK: It's always better to avoid recommending overclocking, especially since we usually have no idea whether the person asking has the knowledge or ability to do it, and will make sure he/she thoroughly understands the risks involved if an attempt is made.

The last thing I want is someone popping in here angry with us because someone said "overclock it" and suddenly their computer won't boot or components are fried. Overclocking the Dissenting Opinion (http://www.pcguide.com/opt/oc/index.htm) has some very good info about it, and points out a few of the reasons it's not a very good idea unless you are very familiar with the risks involved.

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[CLTEK]

Pete: Understood. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

Thanks for the excellent link. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif I love this site! LOL!!

Respectfully, Cory

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[Paleo Pete]

No problem. Check out Trish's Escape From Hardware Hell (http://www.hardwarehell.com) and you'll find several good sites with more info, most do point out the risks, as well as good info for those who wish to try it. I think the Optimization section is where they are found.

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[bassvax]

Welcome to the PC Guide BarbOrdell http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

From what I am reading at http://www.asus.com.tw/Products/Techref/Chipset/440bx/440bx.html
I don't think the board will handle any more of a CPU considering the higher bus (133MHz) on the newer ones unless there is a BIOS update that would amend this (I'm not sure that is even an option as far as Front Side Bus is concerned). Give it a while...one of the other folks may have better info or more knowledge on that particular board.

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[BarbOrdell]

Thanks for all the replies! Great forum! I've been to ASUS's website and went ahead and updated my bios. I've read there that the P2B-F can handle up to a PII 450 and higher "in the future." Since I already have a PIII500 running for a year or so, I'm guessing they have not updated their website in a while. Cory, Where did you get your info? Are there any other links that talk about being able to install up to a 1 gig?

I'm not ready to burn up this board so I probably won't be doing any overclocking just yet. 1 gig would be a world of improvement for me - and once I get my Gforce3 I should be hot enough. I once ran a P100 at 120 for three years without added cooling but I'm not sure I'm ready to run an overclocked gigger. Besides, I already have an oven in the kitchen. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

bassvax, are you saying you don't think I can handle more than the P500?

Thanks for the help guys!
Barb.

[Jumby]

I have that same motherboard. You can only go up to 600mhz.

[Randy_tx]

Check the prices on PIII chips before gaining a measley 100 mhz and have the "Heat" worries associated with an overclocked chip. You might spend as much trying to cool that chip as a new PIII-700 would cost http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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