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Will A P4 CPU with 800mhz FSB work in a Discovery (MS-6506) 400mhz FSB Motherboard ?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by SkyDwellah, Jul 28, 2005.

  1. SkyDwellah Newcomer, in training

    Just this quick question: Will A P4 CPU with 800mhz FSB work in a Discovery (MS-6506) 400mhz FSB Motherboard ? If Yes Which one ?

    I'll prob get a better MB in the future i just want to try this one first though.
    TIA to anyone who can help.
    SkyDwellah, Jul 28, 2005
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  2. Didou Bowtie extraordinair! Posts: 5,898

    It will run at half speed. It would be much better to get a motherboard which properly supports the FSB.
    Didou, Jul 29, 2005
    #2

  3. SkyDwellah Newcomer, in training

    Okay thanks, by half speed do you mean that if it is a P4 2.4ghz 800mhz cpu, it will then act/perform as a 1.2ghz cpu if ran at 400mhz?
    SkyDwellah, Jul 30, 2005
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  4. C_Conqueror Newcomer, in training Posts: 217

    It just means that the fsb will run at half speed.
    C_Conqueror, Jul 30, 2005
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  5. SkyDwellah Newcomer, in training

    Thankyou for the info, i'll use the old MBoard for now then upgrade later to a new one that supports 800mhz fsb.
    SkyDwellah, Jul 30, 2005
    #5

  6. Didou Bowtie extraordinair! Posts: 5,898

    Since the total clockspeed depends on the FSB both the FSB & the clockspeed will be at half (1200mhz for clockspeed & 100mhz for the FSB).
    Didou, Jul 30, 2005
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  7. C_Conqueror Newcomer, in training Posts: 217

    Man I didn't know that. I am starting to look very stupid now.
    C_Conqueror, Jul 30, 2005
    #7
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