Best CPU for P4P800

[Gamerguy68]

Can anyone one advise on what P4 I should use with this mobo? Is it better staying with a Northwood, or will it support a Prescott?

 

[o1die]

I would go with a northwood over the socket 478 prescotts. My 2.8c does 3640 at 1.55 volts. I would also get the retail boxed cpu, if possible.

 

[Gamerguy68]

Thanks, I will do that. Looking at a 3.0 Northwood.

 

[bim27142]

i think prescott OC a bit higher BUT heats up even more and consumes more power even more than northwood...and yes, that mobo supports prescott, to be sure just check the user's manual(if that is a boxed mobo) if not then download one...