Intel Pentium 4 model includes connectors for wiring.
Intel Pentium 4 model includes connectors for wiring.
Yes, this idea might seem unusual, but there are individuals who still collect and utilize such devices today. I own a couple of S478 project machines that I plan to work on soon, and over the past few years this kind of equipment has become increasingly scarce. Many view these items as outdated waste, but their value is slowly increasing, particularly with the growing interest in retro gaming on Windows XP. Additionally, instead of discarding electronic parts, consider recycling them through a proper e-waste facility to ensure responsible disposal.
I'm based in Oklahoma, and it's really sparked my curiosity. I plan to test if I can get it operational before breaking it down further. If I run into issues or lose interest, I'll let you know.
Whoo whee, an AGP slot. So, that's a Northwood chip. 1 core, 1 thread, 32-bit only. That board's gonna be... DDR. Not DDR2, not DDR3, DDR. So, in case you actually want it running, and able to play (really old) games, you'll need an AGP graphics card (maybe a GeForce 4?), some DDR, and a 32-bit Windows. I'd suggest... Uhhh... Maybe Windows XP? I know that Win 7 and Win 10 are available in 32-bit, but XP will have lower RAM requirements, and finding high capacity DDR sticks is going to be a challenge. That's not a 'bad' Northwood chip. 2.4 ghz was respectable, and actually would perform pretty well. The HT chips, like the Pentium 4D, were really monsters for producing heat. I had a P4D as a project for a while, and it would heat my room up like nothing else. Even my Ryzen 9 doesn't heat my room up like that old P4D did. Anyway... I don't think the onboard LAN is gigabit, either. (Checks pics) Yeah, it's... Uh... There isn't onboard. You'll have to find a PCI ethernet card, and probably be limited to 100 megabit. I love old hardware, but... Even that's not really something I find interesting. I like the PIII stuff more, and LGA 775. The FCPGA 478 stuff just... Well, I didn't own one back then, and I don't think I'd go out of my way to own one now. Maybe a Xeon... But even then... I think I'd stick to LGA 775.