Newer CPU, older mainboard?

[elzmaddy]

I'm thinking about picking up an Athlon XP 2600+ to replace the Athlon 1.33 Ghz on my motherboard currently. The motherboard is a Gigabyte 7DXR which I installed in 2001. I know it supports the 2600+, but would the CPU's performance be affected by this combination? My system specs should be in the link below.

 

[MasterHoss]

Yes, you're new processor wouldn't be able to show its full potential sitting in that old mobo of yours. Enter EPoX 8RDA+ ....

 

[microAmp]

The only performace affected would be memory by the Northbridge chipset. Which would be a handful of % points.

As long as you got the 2600+ that has the 133 MHz FSB and not the 166 MHz, you'll be alright.

 

[elzmaddy]

Hmm... looks like a nice board.. Does the 8RDA+ take PC2100?

 

[thraxes]

yep

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: thraxes
yep

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: thraxes
yep