Krowa 02 said:
I think it would just be worth it to get a barton instead of this wouldnt it? I have an 8rda+, the heat issue though is keeping me interested in this chip, I really have no idea what I should do.
According to an AMD page, XP-M with 512k cache is based on the Barton core, but with a 266 bus. My motherboard doesn't support desktop Barton's 333/400 bus. I don't see a reason for me to upgrade motherboard other than to enable me to get a much faster proc and/or an 8x AGP card, neither of which I feel would produce enough of a performance gain to warrant the purchases. This processor however, would give me a little extra boost for not much cash, and with a lower heat production, would allow me to remove some decibels from my system. It would hold me over for maybe 6-9 months until A64s or Prescotts start to become affordable, at which point I'd construct a new box altogether.
I also sent an email to Abit asking if they've tested this chip or have any information on it, but have not received a reply as of this moment. If they tell me it won't work, I'm skipping over it, but if they are unsure, I think I may just buy it and try it out.
UberBlue, I too searched AMD's website for info on the XP-M w/ 512k cache and all I could find was some PR rhetoric...I was hoping for pin diagrams, voltage/power reqs, that kinda stuff. Damn you AMD!!!
EDIT: I did find, however, on an X-bit page, that 2400+ mobile processors come in DTR, which should allow use in any motherboard, and medium range formats, but are NOT offered in low voltage model (<- they only go up to 1800+). This increases the change that this "mystery processor" would work in my machine.
