CPU Question - Upgrading a P2 to a P3

[gregor7777]

Hey All,

I have a Compaq Armada m300 and I was wondering if it was possible to pop in a P3 600 (which some models had) to replace the P2 366 which mine had. I know that the P3 models had a BX chipset, but I'm unsure if the P2 versions had the same chipset. Was the BX compatible with the P2...or conversly...was there any P2 chipsets that were compatible with a P3. The FSB is, from what I gather without having my hands yet on the lappy, at 100mhz.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks

 

[plewis00]

In Compaq M300s the CPU is soldered to the board so you can't change it (I had a look inside one). You'd need a whole new systemboard to make this upgrade and I'm sure that probably isn't worth it.

 

[gregor7777]

Yeah...probably not...thanks though!

 

[The Linuxator]

Originally posted by: gregor7777
Yeah...probably not...thanks though!

You might considere trading it on FS/FT section

 

[gregor7777]

Hehe...nah.. just bought it...don't even have it yet and a fresh copy of Vector Linux waiting on my desktop..think I'll give it a spin..