Motherboard CPU Compatibility

[Gameking]

Hello,

I want to buy the Albatron motherboard PX915G4-Pro.

Product Link: http://www.albatron.com.tw/Eng...k=Specification&no=147

On its site it is mentioned that the motherboard is compatible with all of the Pentium 4 478 pin PRESCOTT processors. Nothing about Northwood processors is mentioned.

My current processor being Intel Pentium 4, 478 pin, 2.0 ghz Northwood processor with 512 kb L2 cache.

Will this motherboard SUPPORT or is COMPATIBLE with my current Processor P4 2.0 Ghz, 512kb L2 cache Northwood....

PS: I don't wish to upgrade my current processor to a dual core,core 2duo or quad core like something.... I'm satisfied with my current processor

Thanks.

 

[Rabidwerewolf]

I researched this for you, and their manual also said support for socket 478 Pentium 4 Prescotts with no mention of support for Northwood procs. I would say it doesn't support them, but I would email Albatron and ask just to make sure.

 

[SupersoniX]

I never have seen a Socket 478 i915G based motherboard before!
In Albatron's site, there's no mention for Northwood support, only Prescott. The ask is: Prescott is the faster CPU of that motherboard support or Northwood isn't supported?
In Motherboard's Manual the CPU Support will indicate it. I think the better choice for your 2GHz Northwood is a i875P, i865PE or i865G based motherboard.