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Why the need for more pins in processor? Why couldn't M2 just use the same pin configuration as previous processors?
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Posted 17 December 2005 - 03:48 PM
DDR2 Memory controller may need fewe more pins.
Answer is easy, about half of them are used to deliver power/electrciity to a CPU.
Just some of the pins are used for techology or new features
Answer is easy, about half of them are used to deliver power/electrciity to a CPU.
Just some of the pins are used for techology or new features
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Posted 17 December 2005 - 06:32 PM
So why does M2 use the same number of pins as existing Socket 940's, but aren't compatible?
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Posted 17 December 2005 - 06:42 PM
AMD doesn't need more power for their cpus (~120W seems enough), but looks like they fitted DDR2 controller on same pins. There's no way for them to work on current boards, it's DDR2. Chipset + all circuits currently are build for DRR1
I heard that AMD was supposed to integrate PCI Express conroller or something similar on their cpus, that may change pin layout completely.
I heard that AMD was supposed to integrate PCI Express conroller or something similar on their cpus, that may change pin layout completely.
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