I believe, from reading some other posts, that the 8200 has the 478 pin whereas the 8100 had the 423 pin.

Retter wrote:
- I was wondering what processor socket type is used
- in the new 8200 systems. Is it 423 pin or 478 pin or
- does it depend on the processor you select.
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- I would rather order a system with 478 pin which
- has a better future upgrading possibilities.
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- Thanks for your help.
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- Ricky
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I checked my Dimension 8200 with a utitlity called zcpu and it showed that it is socket 478. My system is a P4 1800; I purchased it just before Christmas.

Thanks for your help.

Ricky