Buying Mobo and Mobo -> CPU compatability

[oliver w]

Hi,
1) Im planning on upgrading or getting a better motherboard for my computer. The thing is I need to know if the Motherboard says its compatible with Pentium 4 and Celeron D for example, does this mean it also supports lower versions like Pentium 3?

2) Im looking to buy a cheap motherboard with onboard video and sound if possible, that will support pentium 4 or Celeron with at least 1.2Ghz and Cost somewhere between $20 - $100. Also must be able to ship to Australia (Newegg for example is useless coz i think it only ships to USA).

If you could answer question 1 and/or 2 I'd be very thankful.

[oliver w]

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[Whir]

Please don't bump inside of 24 hours after your original post.

AFAIK, P3 used either SLOT or FCPGA and P4 uses, what, S478 or LG775? So I don't think they're even compatible on the hardware level, let alone the system. Not that I've never been wrong.

[#43 fan]

No, a board that supports a Pentium 4 will support a Pentium 3, due to it having a different socket.
Assuming you don't game with the board, a Celeron D will be fine. Or, AMD Sempron would be better than a Celeron and cheaper.
Since I have no idea what a good Australian store is, I'll give a good board recommendation through Newegg, hopefully it will be available in Australia.
For an AMD Sempron-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131549
For Intel-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131521