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I work for Gateway

Remind me not to buy a Gateway.

Thanks for all your help. I really appriciate it.

Anyone know where on Intel's site you can find specific info on teh PIII 1 GHZ 100MHZ FSB CPU?

What is the info that you need to learn ?

These are the specs of my mobo:

http://www.gateway.com/support/techdocs ... #processor

These are the specs of my friends:

http://www.gateway.com/support/techdocs ... #processor

Now my friend has sucessfully but a 850 PIII 256K 100mhz FSB CPU in his computer and it's running fine.

Now the only thing is that is says on my spec page that "The 4000608 motherboard does not support processors 2507072 and 2507074 or any other Coppermine processors"

I work for Gateway and that is not my part number of my mobo. (4000608).

My part number is 4000446.

When I bought the system in 1999 it came with a PII 450. I flashed my BIOS and now have a 550 PIII 512K 100mhz FSB. The question is can I run a 850 PIII 256K 100mhz FSB CPU or a 1 Ghz PIII 256K 100mhz FSB CPU?

I think I may have found something that helps:

http://developer.intel.com/design/Penti ... 445208.pdf

It's the PIII datasheets with specs on all the processors.

Plus here is an update for the PIII Processor Specification Update. I think this is an update for the above information.

http://developer.intel.com/design/Penti ... 45333.pdf.

I found this also in their FAQ section asking "Can I upgrade my current Pentium® II processor to a Pentium III processor?"

The answer can be found below:

http://www.intel.com/design/pentiumiii/ ... /check.pdf


Now just to reiterate the facts and questions I have:

These are the specs of my mobo:

http://www.gateway.com/support/tech...shtml#processor

These are the specs of my friends:

http://www.gateway.com/support/tech...shtml#processor

Now my friend has sucessfully but a 850 PIII 256K 100mhz FSB CPU in his computer and it's running fine.

Now the only thing is that is says on my spec page that "The 4000608 motherboard does not support processors 2507072 and 2507074 or any other Coppermine processors"

I work for Gateway and that is not my part number of my mobo. (4000608).

My part number is 4000446.

When I bought the system in 1999 it came with a PII 450. I flashed my BIOS and now have a 550 PIII 512K 100mhz FSB.

The question is can I run a 850 PIII 256K 100mhz FSB CPU or a 1 Ghz PIII 256K 100mhz FSB CPU?

This should give us all the answers we need so if you can help please do.

NO.

Well what an 850? My friend was able to with his motherboard.

Now you gotten me to the point of annoyance. If you don't want to believe me, FINE, don't believe, go out and buy a PIII and plug it into your system. Don't come here whining about how it doesn't work and how we can fix it for you if you decide to do so. I don't care what kind of fricken motherboard your friend has or how similar it is to your, BECAUSE IT IS NOT YOUR EXACT SAME MOTHERBOARD!!(*TKJGHDIFYUASJKF O"GHOISABDLKASHD

And the next time you decide to come into this tech forum and start posting, espcially if you work for Gateway, PLEASE goto their tech staff support chat area to talk it out with them. They more then have the time to deal with your problem and repeat it many many many many many many times for you.

Well if you would check your PM, I sent you an apology for all this.

Didn't mean to ruffle your tail feathers.

Why dont you just borrow your friend's processor and try to plug it into your board?

Cause if it doesn't work I pay him 160 bucks.

Originally posted by ChuckDees
Cause if it doesn't work I pay him 160 bucks.

But I wonder if it would fry his proc???

Not too sure about that.

All offence taken you fvcking bastard. Don't expect any help from me EVER.

It's one thing to be a newbie who's confused, but it's another to be making racist comments that stereotype people. I hope you burn in hell.

Originally posted by newbie69


asians are born with a quick temper , no offense and all of course

Then I guess Irishmen and Asians are of the same blood, because my tempter runs hotter than the flames of the 9th circle of Hell.

its ok i never really liked you ever since you first responded to my post a while ago, thinking you were all that, with your big ass ego, who needs your help anyway, theres alot of people here that have more skills then you in computers, you're just one of the few who think they know it all

Originally posted by terrancelam
Don't expect any help from me EVER.

It's one thing to be a newbie who's confused

theres that temper and big ass ego of yours again in replay

Me and my big bad ego. Well Newbie69, what a name to pick, the reason I have a "big ego" is because you ask the most reatarded questions. And now you insult me because of my fricken descent? What the hell is your problem? Why did you have to bring my fricken race into this?

Attack me a person and not by my race you freaking coward. As for my help, yes it is a privilage. If you think others can and will help a racist like you, go right ahead and keep on hoping.

Who the fricken hell are you to judge me by my race? WHO? Who died and made you god you little piece of turd. Tell me.

Originally posted by terrancelam
I know from my personal experience with PIII chipsets, the most effective one is the BX and give the most memory bandwidth for the PIII with SD-ram.

But a general warning, a great deal of us here are on the AMD bandwagon, with the exception of a few case, who we've yet to convert.

"BX chipset"....man was that a good one. So stable...quite fast.

"who we've yet to convert. "....I'm comin' over to the dark side....soon as Crush hits the shelves...impatiently waiting.

terrancelam

Do not bother with them , its not worth it .

For someone who have find all the technical information , from the main sorces like Intel and Gateway.

AND STILL HE CAN NOT UNDERSTEN THEM , i would say that its no worth it TO BOTHER WITH THEM ..


THIS THREADUS IS FINITATOUS ...
LATIN FOR EVER

Dude, who the FUK cares?? If hes dumb enough to buy a gateway, hes too dumb to learn this stuff, just leave him alone and let him waste his $, it'll help the economy

When did this post become name bashing and being racist.

terrancelam, I am really sorry for getting you all upset. I just want to try to save as many pennies as possible.

Was it me that was making racist comments to you? If so I am sorry. Excuse my ignorance I didn't know that I offended you.

And as for TiggerUpperCut, I don't understand how buying a Gateway computer constitutes me as being a moron.

FYI I work at Gateway and my computer didn't cost me a thing and I have never had any problems with it. So once again TiggerUppercut how does that make me dumb.

Moooooooooo

MoooooOOOOOOOooooooo

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo......

Hell ya StoneCat. We live and die by the moooooo.

Just get a new mobo, memory and processor.

My brother just bought a P3 933EB retail, Gigabyte Mobo, and 128 megs PC133 SDRAM for $300 total.

http://www.crucial.com for memory
http://www.newegg.com for mobos
http://www.pricewatch.com look for the cheapest price on the 933

My bro is very happy with those.

Just found out we have a program at Gateway called Gateway4All for employees where they will give me $1900.00 to spend on a computer if I sign a 3 year agreement to stay with the company.

Think I'm going to go with the 1.8 P4 with 512 RDRAM. 80 gig ATA100 HD. GeForce 3. SBLive Soundcard.

Any other suggestions?

I have a suggestion.
Take the money and buy good parts to build your own.

Don't spend $1900 on a Gateway !!!

Good deal, considering that most people dont expect Gateway to last that long anyway.

May as well get the free computer while you can.

Originally posted by Norm
I have a suggestion.
Take the money and buy good parts to build your own.

Don't spend $1900 on a Gateway !!!

What he said.

If I can do it, a monkey can do it.

Originally posted by ChuckDees
When did this post become name bashing and being racist.

terrancelam, I am really sorry for getting you all upset. I just want to try to save as many pennies as possible.

Was it me that was making racist comments to you? If so I am sorry. Excuse my ignorance I didn't know that I offended you.

And as for TiggerUpperCut, I don't understand how buying a Gateway computer constitutes me as being a moron.

FYI I work at Gateway and my computer didn't cost me a thing and I have never had any problems with it. So once again TiggerUppercut how does that make me dumb.

I'm mad at the ignorant comment Newbie69 made. That little fricken piece o' turd is gonna learn his fricken lesson.

As for you, take the offer and stay for 3 years. With $1900, you can get a good computer with even Gateway. Just make sure to get a Tft monitor out of the deal.

bye bye Newbie69

Oups the rage of gods fall on some ones IP

i was really getting used to that nickname, i did deserve it though, for acting like an immature 12 yr old, it won't happen again in the forums

Originally posted by syncmaster
Oups the rage of gods fall on some ones IP

?

Dude the mistakes is for the humans .

But it looks that you have the sin inside you .
Personly i do not trust you .

I am a forengner , i have bin kick from severall BBs , but for other reasons than be a smart ass like you .
That does not respect the older members , and calling names people that he never have see before .

ok

I already have a Sony 19" Trinitron that I got with my first Gateway and I love it. So I probably won't be getting a TFT display.

Besides I play a lot of games and I heard TFT displays suck when playing games.

Besides I play a lot of games and I heard TFT displays suck when playing games.

There is hope for you afterall, my son.

LOL

I'm not as bad as everone makes me out to be. So I don't know every technical aspect of computer hardware. But I do know quite a bit about the **** that is interesting to me.

Thanks for helping out and your support in this matter.

ChuckDees:
Anyways back to the hardware, wow, you didn't bite. I'm shocked.

Other then that, have you consider a 19" or 21" monitor? and Sony or any other companies in mind?

I already have a 19" Gateway VX900T monitor that I got when I bought my computer back in 1999. It has a Sony Triniton tube in it. It is the best monitor I have ever used. So I will keep it and use it with my new computer purchase.

I do like the TFT displays but I do play a lot of games and I heard TFT displays suck when playing games.

So I to answer your question terrancelam, I'm really not in the market for a new monitor. I will use my current one.

heh if you see the SONY-G420 you will pass out , like i did
I was have a SONY 15" SFII , and still have it in my second system .

But this 19" one is a dream ,all my friends like it too .
The price is a litle bit fire , but its No1 quality ...