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Which type of Socket did Intel's Pentium 4 employ before the 478?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by hdmk, Mar 23, 2002.

  1. hdmk Newcomer, in training Posts: 150

    Ok, this might be a bit obvious, but what was it? I'm a bit new at this..:eek:
    What was it?

    Thanks.
    hdmk, Mar 23, 2002
    #1

  2. svtcobra TechSpot Paladin Posts: 875

    423? I could be wrong...Why do you ask?
    svtcobra, Mar 23, 2002
    #2

  3. uncleel Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,145

    uncleel, Mar 23, 2002
    #3

  4. hdmk Newcomer, in training Posts: 150

    It's an answer for a question I've been asked - no big deal. Thanks, for the reply. :)
    hdmk, Mar 23, 2002
    #4

  5. boeingfixer Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,245

    423 if I am correct too. Thats a dying horse as we speak. And there are talks of doing away with 478 too I believe.
    boeingfixer, Mar 23, 2002
    #5

  6. uncleel Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,145

    Ah, but that sweetheart deal; all the Gateways & DeLLs w/ the P4 & *ntel mobo's.
    uncleel, Mar 23, 2002
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  7. T-Shirt Newcomer, in training Posts: 329

    There was some talk of the new celeron being a 423 pin special.
    Fortnatly, it's not true. I know they like to segment (fragment) the product line, but it makes more sense to make them all fit the 478 socket. Then if you're on a budget (who isn't!?) you buy a good MB/ram setup w/ a cele this year next year you buy an improved CPU.
    seems to make more sense to allow a constant more ferquent upgrade path, then forcing you in to a total upgrade (and the chance to change platform) a few years apart.
    T-Shirt, Mar 23, 2002
    #7

  8. boeingfixer Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,245

    Yes what you say is true and logical. But how many times has Intel NOT changed mid stream with a new configuration in slots, sockets, pins, and so forth. I am glad I jumped on the AMD wagon when it went thru my area !!
    boeingfixer, Mar 23, 2002
    #8
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