If the socket type and the bus speed of a CPU match the specifications of the motherboard you are attempting to install it in, does the CPU speed have any impact on whether or not it will work in the motherboard?
For example, I am attempting to replace an Intel Celeron socket 478 1.8 GHz 400MHz system bus CPU on an old emachines motherboard. I have no idea what the fastest CPU speed is that the motherboard supports? I do know that it obviously supports socket 478 CPUs with a 400MHz system bus. So would it be safe to assume that this motherboard can support ANY socket 478 CPU that runs on a 400MHz system bus or is the CPU speed a factor that must be used in determining whether or not its compatible with a specific motherboard? Please help. Thanks.
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