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    another Motherboard/ cpu compatibility

    will a p4 cpu /800 work in a motherboard that has 400/533 speeds.
    will the cpu 'slow down' and work in such a motherboard.

    thanks

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    I am pretty sure the BIOS on that board will not accept the CPU just on the basis of its CPUID.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BOB IROC
    I am pretty sure the BIOS on that board will not accept the CPU just on the basis of its CPUID.

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    would it even fit socket??

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    p4 478 pins come in 400, 533 and 800 bus speeds.

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