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Compatibility of Hammer with Socket A?

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trisweb

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What I'm trying to find out is... where can I stop upgrading my proc without getting a new mobo? Right now I have an epox 8KhA+ with an XP1700+ which is working great, but what future processors are going to be compatible with the 266MHz bus and socket A platform? I'm guessing the hammers are going to have a new socket, since they have all those extra pins, so that won't be a possibility. Is there an intermediate processor between Palomino (the XP) and Hammer that I could still drop in this slot later?
 
Okay, that's good. Anyone know the bus speed on those chips? I've just read they're 333DDR, which I don't think my 8KHA+ can do.
 


<< Okay, that's good. Anyone know the bus speed on those chips? I've just read they're 333DDR, which I don't think my 8KHA+ can do. >>



Official statement is that the K7 platform will never scale to beyond a 266MHz FSB, however rumours abound to the contrary. Personally, I'm inclined to believe the Barton and Thoroughbred will be continue with the 266MHz FSB we have now.
 
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