what is the fastest CPU i can put in my i810 chipset mobo?

[Breaker78]

Its a biostar mobo. the one with both a slot 1 and socket370

I know i can't put FC-PGA processors (coppermines) in it, but what about if I get a slocket?

will a 1 ghz work?

whats a good slocket?

 

[AndyHui]

As long as you have BIOS Support, it should handle most 100MHz FSB processors. The i810 chipset does not support the 133MHz FSB; the i810E does.

 

[Breaker78]

OK< BIOS Support has me stumped.

The biostar site www.biostar-usa.com says if i have version 1.2 or higher it supports up to 850 mhz celeron.

And the manual says 1Ghz.

But i have version 1.1, so i can't use Coppermine FC-PGA processors.

But I've heard that some SLOCKETS can control voltage. Has anyone done this and can verify?

I really think I would see a nice performance gain moving to a P!!! 1Ghz.

If not, what is my next best option. I think 550 is the highest non-coppermine, correct?

 

[Rankor]

If it's an i810 you may be able to place a Slot-1 P3 1Ghz Coppermine proc in it b/c that runs on a 100 Mhz FSB and fixed multiplier of 10.0.

If it's an i810E, you have more options. You can go either the Slot-1 solution or the Slotket/Fcpga P3 1Ghz Coppermine proc b/c that runs on a 133 Mhz FSB and fixed multiplier of 7.5.

Bios support pertains to whether the motherboard manufacturer (in this case, Biostar) either constantly or occasionally supports their already currently-in-distribution motherboard model(s) via bios updates to fix bugs or to accomodate future processors.

 

[Breaker78]

After re-thinking this, I don't think a 1Ghz P3 is going to work. My mobo won't support the voltage for a coppermine without some sort of slocket.

That means the 1gig slot one is out. And my board doesn't support 133mhz FSB, so the FC-PGA in a slocket is out.

I'm starting to think my best bet is going to be one of those celeron 2's in a slocket. So... is it worth $100+ to go to an 850mhz from 450?

Should i maybe go with a 766 and try to overclock it? Is this possible?

There are no settings in my bios, but i was able to overclock my 300a to 450 by taping the B21 pin on my slot one celery.

Can i tape the pin on a slocket to get the same affect? I would think so, right?

850/100
800/100
766/66 = 11.5 (X 100 = 1150)
633/66 = 9.5 (X 100 = 950)
600/66 = 9 (X 100 = 900)
566/66 = 8.5 (X 100 = 850)

Any opinions on the best upgrade path?

 

[Rankor]

<< I think 550 is the highest non-coppermine, correct? >>



Supported by your motherboard?

That is correct if you look here, the highest is not the P3-550 based on the older Katmai .25u core. It has the older 512k L2 cache clk'd at 225 Mhz. That crown goes to the P3-600B w/c was Slot-1, 133 Mhz FSB, and 2.05V Vcore.

Cheapest I've seen the Katmai P3-550 is $111 on PriceWatch, whereas the majority of the Celeries are less than $80 including the 100 Mhz FSB Celeries.

850/100
800/100
766/66 = 11.5 (X 100 = 1150)
633/66 = 9.5 (X 100 = 950)
600/66 = 9 (X 100 = 900)
566/66 = 8.5 (X 100 = 850)

If you choose the slotket converter route:

Well, from what you've been telling us, the only logical choices are the 100 Mhz FSB Celeries or the 533A/66 and 566/66 w/c can oc to 800 and 850 respectively.

I think the majority of the retailers that are selling the latest Celerons should be based on the cCO core w/c is at least a minimum voltage of 1.7V Vcore (for the cCO Celeron 566 anyway).

If you're comfortable with oc'ng w/c it seems you are, I would go for either the 533A/66 or the 566/66 and oc it from 66 to 100. These procs are dirt cheap now. I personally would grab the 566 and have it do the dance at 850.

I just sold my 1 yo iC-566/66 w/c was based on an older cBO stepping. Default voltage for this proc was 1.5V Vcore. I installed it on a Slotket (settings were done with Abit jumperless bios) and it oc'd to 850 at 1.65V.

I've never done the tape trick, but I'm sure it's viable. I wish I could help you out on that one .

If all is lost, you can contact Biostar support here.

You may also consider upgrading your current motherboard/proc setup to maybe an Amd-based alternative.

Just a thought.

Good luck.