Slot 1 CPU question

[gbpec7]

Is a P-II 350 @ 66FSB a different processor then a P-II 350 @ 100FSB ?
I can't find any numbers on this Intel slot 1 motherboard LX chipset but it is running a P-II 266 right now so I assume it will run up to a 350 @ 66FSB. I have a P-II 350 but it's a 100FSB processor and I want to know if it will work, or is the highest I can go it a P-II 333.

[osprey4]

I believe the highest you can go with a PII is 333 on a 66-MHz bus. The 350-MHz chip may work but at the same multiplier, it will only go up to 233 (doh!). Your best bet for that board is to get a Celeron with a Slotket converter (about $50 for both). That way you can go up to a C700 running on a 66-MHz board.

[gbpec7]

I just did a google search on that chipset and it said it will only support up to a celeron 433....hmmmm.
I guess that is what I need to do cause a P-II 333 isn't much of an upgrade.
Thanks much osprey4

[John Prophet]

yeah,,,unfortunately the "lx" isnt all that upgradeable.

it is true that celeron can go to 733 or 766 (cant remember which) on a 66mhz bus....BUT I am not sure that an lx will support it as far as proper voltages etc. I have a gateway slot1 board with lx chipset and have never gotten a slocket to work on it.

[gbpec7]

That's what this is, a gateway, I need to check that out. I have a cellery 366 on a slocket I could use.
Thanks John Prophet.

[John Prophet]

Well it might work with a "ppga" celly..such as your 366...but would it work with a "fcpga" such as a 733.

I think ppga's went up to 500 or 533ish...of course on 66mhz fsb.

If you were lucky it might support a 533. (I am sort of doubtful though, lol)

If not..motherboard/cpu combos are dirt cheap now. for instance---> http://3btech.net/gigaddroemmo.html

JP

[Omardeth]

i think the problem you will run into is that the chipset won't be able to do the multiplier you will need for the higher ones

[gbpec7]

Omardeth, I think you are right, my google search showed it to only support up to a 433 celeron.