Max size CPU for 6156bx ?

Question

Hi all,
 I'm still playing about with the "old trusty" ms6156bx MoBo. The P3 650 cpu was working fine untill we had a lightning strike fairly close to home - fried the CPU. So had to resort back to the P2 400  ;( (MoBo & all else still working fine)
 Question is, Does anyone know what the max size CPU this board can take ? I have the chance of getting hold of a P3  1 ghz 100 fsb cpu ,But not sure if Mobo could take it. Maybe an 800 would be better (if I can find one)
Any advice ???

Answer 1

Hi, to get a Tualatin to work on that mobo you need a FCPGA2 to Slot 1 converter, it is not very usual, perhaps you don´t have this slocket, one that it´s known is the Powerleap PL-IP3 or something like that, it supports Tualatin processors. Check if your converter supports Tualatin processors first, so you don´t burn a processor again!!!
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