Looking for the best/fastest processor for this board

If ASUS says that is the fastest that will work on the board, then they should know. Incidentally processors don't run at 95 volts although some run at a power consumption of 95 watts. Besides there is not a faster AM2 CPU than the one you mention.

1) The Processor has the fastest memory. It is the Cache.
(L1, L2, and for some Processors, L3)
Operates at the same frequency rate ('Speed'), as the Processor.

It is a small memory area for the Processor.

2) Next is the Ram Memory. Random Access Memory.
Ram memory typically operates at HALF of the Processor's FSB.
It is the second fastest memory on the motherboard.

3) Next after the Ram Memory is the Harddrive.
Harddrive's have a Buffer.
Buffer is a Cache for a Harddrive. A small memory area.
The Harddrive is the third fastest memory.

Regards,
joecoolvette

According to cpu-upgrade, it looks like the fastest processor you can get is an Intel Celeron 533MHz. You can pick them up here for $72

Hi,

I found this page:

http://reviews.cnet.com/motherboards/soyo-sy-p4vgm-motherboard/1707-3049_7-30731862.html#manDesc

It shows your MB will take a Pentium 4 or Celeron up to 3.05 GHz processor.

Thanks for using Fixya.

I'm not sure I understand exactly what you are asking. You can find the motherboard specifications at the manufacturer's website, and they will list what processors the board supports, and how much of what sort of RAM can be installed.

The "best" processor depends on what you want to use the computer for. You don't necessarily need the fastest processor or the one with the most cores just because the motherboard can use it. Putting in a processor like that won't hurt, but you might be spending extra money, using extra power and generating extra heat for no good reason. (It's like spending money on a high-performance sportscar when all you do is a little city driving.) Also, if you're installing a new motherboard in a case as an upgrade, the power supply might be undersized for some high-powered processors.

When installing RAM, you're best off putting in as much RAM as the board can support (or the maximum your operating system can handle), and using the fastest supported speed. This will let your operating system work most efficiently. Spending a little less on the processor and more on the memory is a good tradeoff.

I hope this helps. If you have more questions, please post a follow-up comment. Thanks for using Fixya.

i thought
Intel i845PEis fastest processor for your board

AMD Athlon XP 3000+(.13u) (512K,333,Socket 462) according to website

It is impossible to fry a motherboard by using the wrong processor, the board simply won't post. You can use a chart at the ECS website, your motherboard is a Socket A type. Looks like the fastest processor that they have tested is a Athlon XP 3000+.

Look for socket A processors and ignore the XXXX+ and focus on the XXXXMHz rating (the MoBo's manufacturer's support site will give you the max processor your Board will handle). Since you mention that your MoBo is 4 to 5 years old, you'll probably better serve yourself to replace the MoBo and processor (you'll be able to upgrade to a much better/faster processor by upgrading both, and shouldn't cost that much more), and probably be happier with the result. You may want/need to upgrade your Power supply while you are at it too.

The fastest cpu you can use on your mb is a pentium 3 800. Providing that you have the latest bios update.
check this link here.
You may need to download and install bios update from factory website .