Platform considerations for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition:

REQUIRED:

• Fan inlet temperature at 38 degrees Celsius^t 
• Updated motherboard with specified support for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition.  For third party motherboards, contact the motherboard manufacturer to determine processor support.
• ATX12V power supply

RECOMMENDED:

• 38^oC chassis (thermally advantaged chassis)^t

^{t 38 degree Celsius T ambient (Ta) or fan inlet temperature is required for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition.  See Datasheet.  A 38oC Ta chassis is considered the best method to achieve this requirement}

This applies to:

Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Extreme Edition