also @ TechSpot: Demand for AMD's higher-end Radeon R9 cards has caused prices to skyrocket, but why?

What is the fastest AMD processor I can get?

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by coastymad, Apr 26, 2005.

  1. coastymad Newcomer, in training Posts: 122

    I have an ancient motherboard and was wondering what the fastest AMD Athlon XP processor I can get with a FSB 266 and roughly what price it would be preferably in £. Thanks.
    coastymad, Apr 26, 2005
    #1

  2. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    Athlon XP 2600+, Thoroughbred core, 2133 MHz.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Apr 26, 2005
    #2
     

  3. vnf4ultra TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,195

    I guess a mobile athlon xp mobile 3000+ would be fastest.
    http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103482
    I guess you'll have to find one in a store you can buy from, I'd guess it'd be about 70 pounds, but that's a guess.
    vnf4ultra, Apr 26, 2005
    #3

  4. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    Yes, I'd go for mobile CPUs too, but it can't be taken for granted that they'll work with desktop boards, especially old ones.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Apr 26, 2005
    #4

  5. coastymad Newcomer, in training Posts: 122

    It is a Socket A mother board if that changes anything.
    coastymad, Apr 29, 2005
    #5

  6. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training Posts: 25,948   +17

    According to your mobo manual your current cpu is the fastest it will support.

    I have checked for bios updates and the last one released was for the Duron1800+.

    So maybe you need to get a new mobo and processor.

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Apr 29, 2005
    #6
Topic Status:
Not open for further replies.

Add New Comment

TechSpot Members
Login or sign up for free,
it takes about 30 seconds.
You may also...

Get complete access to the TechSpot community. Join thousands of technology enthusiasts that contribute and share knowledge in our forum. Get a private inbox, upload your own photo gallery and more.