Brag: First generation dual core supported on older i865 chipset

I have just been testing a new beta board and found some interesting tidbits. While I still haven't really gotten into the rigorous part of the test, the system is usable and I encountered no problem.

So far, I have tested four(4) processors and three(3) out of four(4) dual core processors work without a hitch. Since this is an i865 board, I'd like to emphasize that the video card is based on AGP and memory used is based on DDR1. Not that they are a compromise, AGP is still very strong right now though it will come short of Crossfire and SLI support. DDR is still a very good memory, though the lack of high frequency can be a "turn off" for some enthusiast, but my testing shows that DDR is still very competitive in the entry level segment for LGA775-based processor.

Anyway, the processors I've tested are:

• Intel® Pentium® D 805/Smithfield


• Intel® Pentium® D 820/Smithfield


• Intel® Pentium® D 830/Smithfield


• Intel® Pentium® D 840/Smithfield


• Intel® Pentium® D 920/Presler

Except for the Presler core, the dual core works flawlessly. Who knows, a BIOS update may allow Presler core to be used. So for those using AGP and DDR1 memory, you do not have to pout for the lack of Dual Core support. The new baby will arrive sooner than you think.

And oh, did I mention that the new board enjoys the same OCability found on early i865 socket 478 boards? Except for the CPU socket, you can enjoy the previous luxuries of life: high end video card, cheap high capacity DDR, and yep, dual IDE channels for a total of four(4) IDE devices!