Cpu Speed Cache Fsb

[haha21]

whats the multiplier to get 400FSB with amd 2500?
133? 166?

[Amarjit]

If having the fastest RAM is your concern, I wouldn't opt for an Athlon XP. This is on the basis that the FSB, for the 2500+, runs at a mere 333MHz. Even when overclocked, it will operate at 400MHz (3.2GB/s, half of the current crop of CPUs).

If you wish for your RAM to function in dual-channel mode, you would have to have your RAM operating at pathetic PC1600 speeds to utilise the available bandwidth to its full potential. Otherwise, if, for instance, you purchased PC3200 RAM (instead of PC1600 - 200MHz) you would find yourself with severe bottleneck available, which would be an utter waste of cash.

So, in conclusion, if you are looking to purchase 400MHz+ RAM, to be run in dual-channel, buy a Pentium 4 or Athlon 64/FX (which run at 1.6GHz HyperTransport).

333MHz FSB = 2664MB/s or 166.5MHz DC RAM
400MHz FSB = 3200MB/s or 200MHz DC RAM
800MHz FSB = 6400MB/s or 400MHz DC RAM (the best option, as the bandwidth available can be utilised fully, by PC3200 RAM operating in dual-channel).

[tesco]

Originally posted by haha21@29 June 2004 - 13:41
whats the multiplier to get 400FSB with amd 2500?
133? 166?

huh? fsb and multiplier have nothing to do with eachother.

For your knowledge, here is the multiplirer and fsb of the 2500+ and 3200+:

2500+
multiplier: 11x
FSB: 166mhz (333mhz effective)

3200+
multiplier: 11x
FSB: 200mhz (400mhz effective)


notice anything? the multiplier's are the same...only difference between the two processors is the FSB speed. Upping the fsb to 400mhz makes it run 3200+ speeds

[Twist3r]

The Athlon 64 would be real nice, but its alot more money, plus you need a more spendy mobo too
If I want on such a low budget I would get it, but right now its about getting all the bang I can get with my buck!

[Twist3r]

Here are some numbers I came up with:


ASUS Athlon 64 mobo: $111.00
Athlon 64 CPU: $173.00
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Athlon XP 2500+: $80.00
Asus Athon socket A: $76.00

I realize a Athlon 64 would KICK ASS but I just cant offord it, Im more interested in a expensive video card more a high end CPU and Mobo.

So here is currently my list all currancy is US:

ABIT "NF7-S" nForce2 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU
Link
$85

AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor
Link
$80

Kingmax 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200
Link
$81

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP
Link
$214

The case, im not sure about, one that comes with a 420 watt or more power supply

I allready have a DVD drive im going to put in there.

any cheap 80 gigabyte 7200 rpm 8mb cache will work, I dont mind noise

And thats about it

[bigdawgfoxx]

Dont get a K6 Via chipset....get an nForce2. Get the Asus A7N8X if you want an asus board.

[Twist3r]

k updated it by adding Asus A7N8X feedback is welcome!

[clocker]

OK, you asked for it.

I have owned both the Asus A7N8X-Deluxe (rev2) and the ABIT NF7-S.

I prefer the ABIT.
Same nForce 2 chipset and sound, better OC capability and a few more features.
Right around the same price, I believe.

You should check it out.


Sorry Dawg.

[bigdawgfoxx]

Dont be sorry, I respect your addition just as much as my own. I thought he might be an Asus fan or something so I said if he wants an asus board.

Doesnt the ABIT also come with Sata/raid or is that just the rev 2 or what?

I just love my Asus board for its extreme reliablility...Ive never had a problem with it.

[clocker]

Both the Asus (deluxe version) and the ABIT come with SATARaid.
The Abit has one more USB header than the Asus, it uses the Intel 4 pin power connector so the chip has it's own power feed ( supposedly more stable core voltage), the I/O panel has extra audio outlets so you can hook 5.1 sound into it without using the mic/line in ports AND it has about a million BIOSs available.

I liked my Asus just fine, I just like the Abit abit more (get it?).