Processor Upgrade Opinions

[fofo412]

Hello all! I currently have this mobo http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=25&model=165&modelmenu=1 and it supports 64 CPU technology (as long as I stay in my limits). I am interested in upgrading from my P4 3.0Ghz 800mhz FSB to the same specs, but 64 bit.

I know I can do this with just a new chip, and keep my mobo. Does anyone know if my board will support a dual core processor? or if I have to stick with something similar to what I have with EMT64?

Is the upgrade even worth it? or would I be best to use this machine for awhile, and get an AMD in a couple of years?

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[cvill64]

Yes you can if you get a 915 intel chip, but I don't hink any of those are 64bit...I could be wrong though, I'm particular for dualcore amd and think with what you have you're good for now.

[wolfden]

Yup I agree with cvill64 - save up and get yourself a nice dual core system, nothing wrong with what ya got.

[M8tRiX]

Hi All,

Just a quick question is the Intel 975X Chipset supported and what are the current chipsets supported as i am upgrading to a Core 2 Duo in about a month.

Cheers Dudes

[M8tRiX]

^^^^^^
BUMP Any One Have any info on the curent intel chipsets supported ?#

Cheers Dudes

[lxnay]

if 2.6.17 kernel supports i975, then SL RC2 supports that.

[M8tRiX]

Cool, so i take it that there is support for the Core2Duo 'Conroe' ?

Cheers Dude.

[cvill64]

the dual core intel chipsets are fully supported under the 32bit smp kernel

[M8tRiX]

Thanks Christopher,
Is their any timeline when we will have 64bit smp kernel support as i am current using the Sabayon x86-64 RC2 ?

Cheers Dude

[cvill64]

oh, if intel dual core chips are 64 bit, there is support using the EMT64 smp kernel or just plain ol' genric64, not sure if acpi support for them is in yet, but I know they'll run just fine