Msi (ms-6390)

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  1. KenshinX

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    My mom has a compaq 6420NX with a MSI MS-6390 VIA KM266 chipset and i was wondering does anyone know the exactly what is the max processor supported she currently has the stock AMD 2200+ processor i want to upgrade it to at least a 2800+ or 2900+ or possibly a 3000+ if possible does

    anybody know the max processor suport?

    Also what is the max memory i was planning to get to 1gb ram she currently has 256mb ram stock any help accept thnx
     
    KenshinX, Aug 22, 2005
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  2. pelvis_3

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    Sorry to tell you that board wont allow anything higher that 2200+,
    and max supported memory is 2GB DDR266.
     
    pelvis_3, Aug 22, 2005
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  3. Big B

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    Actually, you can put up to an XP2600+ (266MHz FSB version) in there. That motherboard is on AMD's recommended motherboard list for up to the 2600+. Now, what I don't know is if a BIOS update is required or not. I've had some trouble trying to find one on MSI's website, so you might want to e-mail their tech support and double check that.
     
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  4. pelvis_3

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    Yes, i also checked MSI's site and the CPU support list said a maximum of 2200+ and the only BIOS updates there were irrelivant except 1 for added support for Applebred CPU's!
     
    pelvis_3, Aug 22, 2005
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  5. KenshinX

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    alright thanks guys i will try putting a 2600+ but if that doesnt work ill just get her another motherboard but my question is is a XP2600 that much faster than a 2200+
     
    KenshinX, Aug 22, 2005
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    If i do get a new mobo can anybody recommend a cheap basic socket 462 board she doesnt need overclocking or a whole lotta pci slots just a base board any recommendations
     
    KenshinX, Aug 22, 2005
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  7. pelvis_3

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    There is not much difference in speed, 2200+ =1800Mhz ~ 2600+(thouroughbred core)=2083Mhz and the 2600+ barton core is about 1900Mhz i think.
    Good cheap boards comparible to current specs could be >
    A7N8X-VM or
    ABIT VA-20
     
    pelvis_3, Aug 22, 2005
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  8. KenshinX

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    thnx i clicked the thanks button for both of u
     
    KenshinX, Aug 22, 2005
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    Is a This sempron better than a Athlon Xp 2200 as far as speed and reliability been lookin at this looks like a good deal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819104226 and the 2800 and 3000+ but leaning towards a 3000 do you think it would be worth it http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819104226

    I was also looking at the New sempron 64 bit processors are they worth it they are looking pretty good tho especially this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819104241
     
    KenshinX, Aug 27, 2005
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