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Socket Adapter Brings Pentium M to Desktop

Posted by timothy on from the sipping-power-corrupts-absolutely dept.

EconolineCrush writes "Intel's Pentium M processor is widely regarded as the company's most compelling chip, and although desktop versions of it won't be available until next year, a new adapter from Asus allows users to run a Pentium M on existing Socket 478 motherboards. When coupled with a compatible motherboard, the CT-479 adapter is much cheaper than existing Pentium M desktop platforms, and also offers better performance by allowing the processor access to dual-channel memory configurations. Considering the Pentium M's frugal power consumption and great clock-for-clock performance, this could be an interesting upgrade for those looking for a low-noise system."

3 of 197 comments (clear)

  1. awesome by poind3xt3r · · Score: 5, Funny

    w00t. now ive got a reason to smash open my ibm t30

    1. Re:awesome by mpathetiq · · Score: 5, Funny

      You need a reason?

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      Post-rock/Ambient/Drone and other noise.
  2. Great by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The power of a laptop and the size of a desktop.