Author: Xaltar
Subject: Asrock 100-ht CPU Upgrade
Posted: 17 Apr 2016 at 11:25pm
Always go with the manufacturer support list, in this case ASRock's. Just because intel lists a CPU as socket compatible does not mean that it is compatible with your system. If you look on the intel list you will note that the 35w CPUs listed are the only ones on the ASRock support list. That means that the other CPUs are very likely not compatible with the power design of the Core 100-HT.
Subject: Asrock 100-ht CPU Upgrade
Posted: 17 Apr 2016 at 11:25pm
Always go with the manufacturer support list, in this case ASRock's. Just because intel lists a CPU as socket compatible does not mean that it is compatible with your system. If you look on the intel list you will note that the 35w CPUs listed are the only ones on the ASRock support list. That means that the other CPUs are very likely not compatible with the power design of the Core 100-HT.
Also worth noting is that there are no quad core CPUs supported by that board, even the i7 parts are dual core with hyperthreading (2 cores 4 threads). In your situation I would try and go for an i7 model from the ASRock support list, the difference between the i7 and i5 is that the i7 has 4mb of cache vs the i5's 3mb. Unless the price difference is huge then the extra cache should be worth a few extra $$.