Amd 2600+ Athlonxp Processor Question

H_U_D_S_O_NH_U_D_S_O_N Join Date: 2003-04-22 Member: 15741Members
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hello,

Is a AMD 2600+ AthlonXP processor compatible with a AMD Duron motherboard? My old PC was built and it has a Duron processor, meaning it probably has a Duron motherboard. So could I install a AMD 2600+ AthlonXP processor onto the motherboard?

Also is this processor a good gaming one?

heres the part
<a href='http://store.yahoo.com/computer-factory/amd26at.html' target='_blank'>http://store.yahoo.com/computer-factory/amd26at.html</a>
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  • SandrockSandrock Join Date: 2002-12-16 Member: 10905Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    It should work with your motherboard, both are Socket A processors, so it should fit.
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  • SpoogeSpooge Thunderbolt missile in your cheerios Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 67Members
    It should fit but IIRC, unless that board supports a 333mhz FSB, your new CPU will be underclocked.

    Can anyone verify this?
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  • ZelZel Join Date: 2003-01-27 Member: 12861Members
    most durons do 200, and most athlonxp's do 333, meaning that while compatible, it will run slower than advertised in order to match the board.

    chances are high however that your board also can do 333, theres no reason to assume that the board was maxed out by the duron. do you have the motherboard's model name?
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  • Seraph1Seraph1 Join Date: 2004-08-02 Member: 30310Members, Constellation
    How do you guys know all about processors? I'd like to know so that I can understand how processors / motherboard compatibility works
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  • SpoogeSpooge Thunderbolt missile in your cheerios Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 67Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Seraph!+Aug 4 2004, 12:38 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Seraph! @ Aug 4 2004, 12:38 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> How do you guys know all about processors? I'd like to know so that I can understand how processors / motherboard compatibility works <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I started learning when I went to build my own machine. I researched for months cross-referencing everything to make sure I didn't buy the wrong (incompatable) components.

    I recommend starting with <a href='http://www.pcmech.com/guides.htm' target='_blank'>articles from PC Mechanic</a>

    Then check out their <a href='http://forum.pcmech.com/' target='_blank'>forums</a> to search for any questions you might have. You'll almost never have to post a question there as the search feature usually matches multiple scenarios with excellent replies.

    Then start digging through retail sites like <a href='http://www.newegg.com/' target='_blank'>NewEgg</a>, <a href='http://www.essencompu.com/index.asp?rvid=7107' target='_blank'>Essential Computers</a>, or sort through <a href='http://www.pricewatch.com/' target='_blank'>Pricewatch</a>.

    Here's some <a href='http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_869_4348%5E1065,00.html' target='_blank'>installation info for AMD cpus.</a>
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  • EvenFlowEvenFlow Join Date: 2002-12-18 Member: 11046Members
    The question to ask is what motherboard have you got ? Most manufacturers will list CPU compatibility on their website.
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