CPU/Mobo Architecture: 45nm? (what does this mean)

[Gannu]

Was building a new PC so just wanted to know whether the Abit IP35-E Mobo with its original bios would at least detect the e7200 to allow me to flash the latest bios or do I have to get another 65nm processor to flash the bios?

It should since most IP35E's come factory shipped with the BIOS 16;

BTW IP35 E has been discontinued by abit it appears; Could not find them at the website when I'd checked a couple of days back;

 

[compaq12]

One last question... so I can run Pentium D 95nm CPU?

or from this chart: here

Need to buy one ASAP

so please someone...(will rep)

 

[greenhorn]

yup, it should support both the 90 and 65 nm proccys listed there

 

[compaq12]

yup, it should support both the 90 and 65 nm proccys listed there

really even 65?

So I can get any Pentium D

 

[greenhorn]

well, I dont take responsibility if it doesnt , but

HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Motherboard Specifications, P5LP-LE (Leonite)

remember to update your bios before you put in the new proccy

 

[TechHead]

nm = nano metre. 10^-9 metres. It refers to the distance between individual transistors on the chip die. Smaller the distance, more the number of transistors you can fit on the die.

 

[H2O]

Better not upgrade only the processor.Your system will hold it back.

Get yourself an E7200 + Biostar 7050 + 2GB Transcend RAM.

It will actually be much better than your current setup also this board will allow you to do some small OC'ing so 2.8 should be achievable.