Hello:
I am considering updating my P4T 1.7 (bios 1006) (1 year old) to a 2.4 Northwood 400mhz, using a product from a company called Upgradeware (Korea) http://www.upgradeware.com/index.htm
My reason is that I like the P4T, its rock solid, etc; but as we know one cannot upgrade past a P4 2.0 with the 423 socket. I could spend the extra $$ and spring for a P4TE, if I can find one, but then of course I would have to R&R the OS, etc. Also the P4T & P4TE are the same board except for the 423\478 socket.
The socket converter is supposed to be tested with the P4T, M, etc. The only thing that won?t appear to be correct is in the BIOS on bootup the processor type will be shown as incorrect but with the correct speed. Also WCPUID, Intel Processor ID and the OS will show the correct processor, speed, cache, etc.
So to end this. Is anyone familiar with the pro\cons of going this route? Or have any info on this. I am waiting for the prices of the P4?s to drop this month before I buy.
Regards
I am considering updating my P4T 1.7 (bios 1006) (1 year old) to a 2.4 Northwood 400mhz, using a product from a company called Upgradeware (Korea) http://www.upgradeware.com/index.htm
My reason is that I like the P4T, its rock solid, etc; but as we know one cannot upgrade past a P4 2.0 with the 423 socket. I could spend the extra $$ and spring for a P4TE, if I can find one, but then of course I would have to R&R the OS, etc. Also the P4T & P4TE are the same board except for the 423\478 socket.
The socket converter is supposed to be tested with the P4T, M, etc. The only thing that won?t appear to be correct is in the BIOS on bootup the processor type will be shown as incorrect but with the correct speed. Also WCPUID, Intel Processor ID and the OS will show the correct processor, speed, cache, etc.
So to end this. Is anyone familiar with the pro\cons of going this route? Or have any info on this. I am waiting for the prices of the P4?s to drop this month before I buy.
Regards
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