Slot A , Slot 1? What's the diff ?

[oxOGradiusOxo]

I currently have a Celeron 333, and have been looking for some time to upgrade to a faster, cheaper processor. I've looked over Athlons, and while I'm not a big fan or AMD, I was impressed. From what I've read, the Athlon is a SlotA. How is that different from a Slot1?

Would an Athlon be the cheapest way to go?

tHaNkS - Gradius

[AuraEdge]

Slot A is Physically same to Slot 1, cept its electronically different (athlon will fit into slot 1 but wont work in slot 1..and P3 will fit into slot a but wont work in it)
Think thats right anyways

[krusty]

That's correct. Slot A is the same physical connection as slot 1 but electrically they are totally different & require different chipsets.
You will not be able to get an Athlon without a new mainboard & maybe a bigger power supply. Apparently AMD want them matched up with 300W supplies. Not sure how vital this is though.

[emcron]

From what I've read this is not the cheapest way to go. If you want a high end system then it is the way to go.

[AuraEdge]

Definitly. Celly is the only good 'cheap' processor in my opinion.