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rh71
03-14-2000, 09:02 AM
A friend is running PII 266MHz chip but does not know what his current ATX mobo is. He wants to upgrade to a PIII 500MHz. Can you guys tell me if he needs a whole new mobo (slot1 or socket7, ppga, etc.) or do you need more information?

Thanks.
rh71
03-14-2000, 02:25 PM
Yes actually, it's a Dell... wish I could tell you the model, but you have the CPU specs at least.. maybe I'll get more info later..
AuraEdge
03-14-2000, 04:10 PM
Heres whats needed...find out if its a 400LX chipset or a 440BX chipset. If its LX, you need a new board. If its BX, you dont.
Ygor
03-15-2000, 01:32 AM
More info needed. There should be an FCC code number that can be crossed at an FCC (gov) site if no other info is available.

Is this a factory-built computer, like Dell, Compaq, etc?