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Intel Pentium D processor

Intel   Pentium D Dual core CPU Processor in the next genaration processor.   In non-technical terms it is like having two pentium 4 in one computer. You need a Motherboard supporting Pentium D Dual core Processors. An IntelŪ PentiumŪ D processor-based PC delivers an extra powerful gear when you need it. Accomplish more while running multiple applications, such as editing video while downloading music.

• Intel Pentium D Dual core CPU / Processor 805 LGA 775
• Intel Pentium D Dual core CPU / Processor 820 LGA 775
• Intel Pentium D Dual core CPU / Processor 830 LGA 775
• Intel Pentium D Dual core CPU / Processor 840 LGA 775

Intel Pentium 4 processor

Pentium 4 details.   You will need a new motherboard ATX case with Power supply suitable for Pentium 4.
For more information about Pentium 4 processors visit www.intel.com
For available Pentium4 Processor speeds and prices  visit  our shop-page.

There are several variations of Pentium 4 on the market

1. Pentium 4 Prescott series (LGA 775)  This was introduced in mid 2004  and will dominate the Pentium 4 market for the next few years. You need to select the right motherboard as the socket 478 motherboards will not accept the new Pentium 4 processors.

2. Pentium 4 Prescott series (socket 478)  This is available from early 2004  which has 1MB cache instead of traditional 512k in the previous version.. The Motherboard selected must be able to handle the Prescott processor. Check the manual for motherboard before purchase. Currently available FSB speeds are  533, and 800. Generally speaking higher FSB motherboard will work with lower FSB processors but not the other way around.(Will be Discontinued soon. - Oct -2004)

3. Pentium 4 series (socket 478)  There is was available (9th Feb 2002) which has 512k cache instead of traditional 256. They will be ideal for memory hungry and demanding applications. Check with your supplier before ordering. To identify check the box with 512k cache marked.. The box version should have "512K cache" written on it. Technically it is referred to as Northwood processor. Bigger cache memory will help on memory hungry applications.   The Front Side Bus speed (FSB) is another thing you need to look when selecting a Pentium 4 processors. The Motherboard selected must be able to run at the FSB of the Pentium 4 processor. Currently available FSB speeds are 400, 533, and 800. Generally speaking higher FSB motherboard will work with lower FSB processors but not the other way around.(Discontinued)

4. Pentium 4 Socket 478 (This is the new socket and will be expected to last up to about 5Gig speeds. Intel has introduced up to about 3Gig Pentium 4 processors in 2002 (. This socket is mainly associated with the new Intel 845 chipset using SDRAM. or   DDR-RAM. Other chipsets from SIS and VIA based motherboards also available.) The original version of Pentium 4 released on socket 478 has only 256k secondary cache. (Discontinued)

5. Pentium 4 Socket 423 (This is the old version and we do not recommend or stock this version. Maximum speeds you can get is 2Gig and Intel may not produce any faster versions of Pentium 4 on this socket. This is mainly associated with the Intel 850 Chipset using RAMBUS memory) (Discontinued)

Which Memory for Pentium 4?
1. Again there are enough choices to confuse. RAMBUS memory is where Pentium 4 was started, but as it was not popular, Intel introduced the new SDRAM platform and then again DDR platform in 2002.. We do not support RAMBUS architecture as we believe it may become a dinosaur later(Nov 2001). Faster versions of DDR memory is now available (400MHz - Dec 2002) But the improvement in performance you get from this is yet to be proven. If you use 266MHz DDR memory instead of SDRAM you get between 5- 10% improvement in performance. Which one is the best choice depend on the price of DDR memory compared to SDRAM. The new trend (Oct 2004 ) is for the DDR -II memory with faster bas speed and lower operating voltage.

Available speeds (Oct 2004 )
Pentium 4 processor is currently available at speeds from 2.4 Ghz up to 3.6 GHz .   You need to have the right motherboard, case or power supply, memory and processor combination to get it working.

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