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ror_b211 · 10-30-2005, 07:22 AM

I would think it would be best to upgrade your motherboard. Socket/Slot adapters can be unreliable, and I reckon its best to go with a motherboard that guarantees compatability. Although socket 370 boards might be uncommon, they're probably not very expensive. I found some on a quick google search

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati....asp?CatId=181

But i'm pretty sure i've seen them cheaper than that. Also its probably not a great idea to install winXP on that system, you'll find things run much faster with 9x.

Another point is that you probably only notice a small performance increase with the 433mhz Celeron, since Pentiums have always been the more powerful and technological of the two.

10-30-2005, 07:22 AM	#2
ror_b211 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 487	I would think it would be best to upgrade your motherboard. Socket/Slot adapters can be unreliable, and I reckon its best to go with a motherboard that guarantees compatability. Although socket 370 boards might be uncommon, they're probably not very expensive. I found some on a quick google search http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati....asp?CatId=181 But i'm pretty sure i've seen them cheaper than that. Also its probably not a great idea to install winXP on that system, you'll find things run much faster with 9x. Another point is that you probably only notice a small performance increase with the 433mhz Celeron, since Pentiums have always been the more powerful and technological of the two.