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Old 01-23-2002, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ne0z
although the clawhammer will be based on new 64 bit technology it says that it will be backwards compatible to work with existing x86 archtectures.. Given that I would think that a simple BIOs flash would be all that is needed.
but if more than 462 pins are required in the proc. to support the 64 bit instructions - i'll be a tight fit in an s462 mainboard :hammer:

This isn't just a die shrink - it's a new architecture - AMD's website says a new socket is forthcoming
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