Pentium M in a socket 478 mobo, maybe pretty soon!

muddocktormuddocktor
edited March 2005 in Hardware
I ran across this article here, at x-bit labs and it looks like us socket 478 system users might be able to upgrade our machines to use a Pentium M processor in our DC P4 boards. Here's a snippet from the article:
article wrote:
The world’s largest maker of mainboards ASUSTeK Computer announced on Thursday its adapter that allows installation of Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron M processors originally developed for mobile computers into desktops. The move not only potentially allows creation of cool and silent computers, but also enables higher performance systems based on the Pentium M chips compared to those existing today.


I can't wait to see these released out to some reviewer's websites to see how well they work; I wouldn't mind a bit on shelling out some bucks on these and P-M procs is they will allow overclocking on an i865 board. :D

Comments

  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited March 2005
    It is unclear whether the CT-479 will allow overclocking

    If one of their targets is the enthusiast market, as it claims in the article, it would be wise of them to implement this.
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited March 2005
    Not quite sure it would be worth it to me. System No. 1 is already very fast, even considering that its technology is already two years old. If I were to upgrade my P4 system...I probably wouldn't. It would be nearly a completely new build that I would consider. The P4 to M upgrade still wouldn't allow PCIe or a faster memory bus. What would be the advantage? For someone with a much slower processor who can't find a high-end P4C, well, I can see the advantage. For me - really just waiting for dual core technology to be readily available.
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited March 2005
    It would be good for a HTPC. It would be cool and quiet and you have SO many more options than just the 2 Socket 479 boards.
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited March 2005
    cool and quiet
    Definitely a step up from the Prescott.
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