Is it possible to run an XP3000 CPU on a motherboard that supposedly only supports up to XP2800?

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Is it possible to run an XP3000 CPU on a motherboard that supposedly only supports up to XP2800?

By this I mean can you set CPU clock frequency and multiplier in the bios so that the system see's and runs the CPU at a lower speed, or is this likely to cause system errors.

2006-12-18 04:54:07 · 3 answers · asked by andizart 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops

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You can run it at a lower speed, I have done it many times and never had any problems...just make sure the FSB is compatible.

2006-12-18 04:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I wouldn't recommend doing that, it would most likely cause lots of problems and permanently damage the CPU, motherboard, or anything else.

2006-12-18 13:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by Cory W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, you should not have a problem and should be fairly stable.

2006-12-18 13:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by mybestemail69 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋