P3 adapter

[digidave]

I would like to know where i can get an cpu adapter for a p3 system. want to change from fcpga to fcpga2

thanks

[BipolarBill]

You're in luck:

http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/02q3/020924/index.html

[digidave]

Thanks a lot,this sounds like what i need

digidave:t

[Manta_Prox2]

Digidave,

Yeah i've read over the review of the Socket370GU and am looking at sticking one of these badboys on a Octek Rhino i815e-ACP mobo + a Celery 1.4Ghz (cause I can't afford P3).

[AllGamer]

It might be more prudent to get a new mobo instead of the adapter :t

[deadkenny]

I'd tend to echo AG's comment. I had a look at that adapter. It looks like it 'handles' Intel's like 'pin trick' which prevented Tualatins from running on older socket 370 boards. However, it doesn't appear to do any voltage conversion, so you had better make sure your mobo can handle supply the required Tualatin voltage. Further, it looked like it was $100 for the adapter. I think that money could be better put towards a new system. An AthlonXP1600 should outperform any Tualatin chip.

[Manta_Prox2]

Fellas,

This a 3rd box. Not my primary machine.


The requirements are low noise and specs ok enough to run games at LAN's at 800x600 (15 inch monitor), and then to be used as a DivX/MP3/low spec HTPC at home.

Athlons and new mobo's aren't an option due to heat.

The Celery aint brilliant, but it'll run a hell of a lot cooler and a quieter fan can be used to cool it.

[deadkenny]

Well, I think that the heat concerns with the AthlonXP are a bit exaggerated (with the Tbird is was more legit). However, even granting that AMD is not an option, a $100 adapter is still not the best option IMHO. Given what you've said, it sounds like top notch performance is not critical. You might consider a Coppermine PIII or Celeron that doesn't require an adapter. Or, why not put the money towards a new mobo that does support the Tualatin. The other 'poor man's' option is to do a pin mod (cut a pin and 'wire' some others together), but I would never consider this myself.

[Manta_Prox2]

deadkenny (nice name :)),

I'm in the land of Oz. P3 Coppermine's aren't for sale nor are coppermine core Celeron's.

Plus the adapter is on $34 US, so ~$60 AUS.

Also I want to try testing this on my wife's pc to see if I can stick a Celery 1.4Ghz in her PC as well using this method. So it's a testing procedure for 2 pc's. : )

[deadkenny]

If you can get it for $34, then that changes things. I followed the link and it appeared to say it was $100 (US). Basically the adapter appears to do the 'pin trick' (as I mentioned, you can 'mod' your Tualatin processor yourself, if you don't mind cutting or wiring pins :rolleyes: ). I would still be skeptical as to whether or not a Coppermine board will really be delivering the spec voltage. Let us know how it works out.

[Manta_Prox2]

deadkenny,

Yeah I was worried about volatage on the board. Till the manual shows that board can supply from 1.30v - 2.05v. So it can deliver the voltage needed.

However on the wife's pc this setup won't work :(

Found out that Gigabyte 6BXC she uses doesn't have voltage adjustments.

So I will look into the www.powerleap.com PL-iP3/T which has the voltage adjuster on it. :) Only problem with this one is that it is pricey here in Australia. $275 for the PL-iP3/T with a 1.3 Ghz Celery.

Oh well it should keep the missus happy. And it will increase my brownie points with her. :) Always a good thing.

Gee the yanks have it good for hardware :(

[BipolarBill]

Originally posted by Manta_Prox2
Gee the yanks have it good for hardware :( Yes we do! Now ask me if I appreciate it. LOL!

Since the Powerleap includes a tested CPU, it's a good deal. Go to this thread and see how well the Celeron 1.2T does:

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=733736#post733736

Frankly, at that price, a new Asus TUSL2-C and Celeron looks more and more realistic, doesn't it?