Socket Adapter Brings Pentium M to Desktop

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."

Comments

But it's not 64 bit!

[Soong]

I'm not feeling compelled.

Why take a step back from a G5?

Re:'compelling' chip?

[Jedi Alec]

I'll do you one better. 130W running at full load for an entire day means a total use of 3.12 kWh. Here in Holland a kWh is about 20 eurocents, so say about 62 eurocents a day, or 0.75 dollars/day...