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On Thu, 19 May 2005 03:25:50 -0400, nospam@needed.com (Paul) wrote:
>In article <qaom811ikka7c9nmla64fjokomrqp99bbg@4ax.com>, Anthropy
><blah@bogus.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi.
>> I currently have an AMD XP 2600+ (133 version) on my board and it just
>> ain't cutting it.
>> I need a reliable CPU best suited to this board.
>> Thanks for any ideas.
>
>If your FSB is only FSB266, what you are mainly missing, is
>memory bandwidth. A Barton 3200+ (200x11=2200MHz) has FSB400,
>and will give you more memory bandwidth.
>
>This is what I used in mine - AthlonXP-M 2600+ mobile:
>
>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103436
>
>The advantage of these, is the multiplier is unlocked. Even so,
>I run mine at 200x11, and get the function of a 3200+ processor,
>for $95. I'm using 1.65V, but some people get away with less
>volts. I use a Zalman 7000 for cooling, and the processor doesn't
>really get that hot.
>
>The toughest part of a FSB400 upgrade, is the RAM. The Nforce2
>is picky about RAM, and I recommend buying some PC3200 CAS2
>memory, if running at 200x11 or higher. I used some Ballistix
>($94 each) but there are probably 7 or 8 other name brands that
>would work equally well. You can certainly experiment with your
>current RAM first, and if the board is misbehaving (fails
>Prime95 torture test), then you can consider a RAM upgrade.
>The toughest conditions are dual channel mode (slot 1&3 or 2&3),
>while single channel mode (slot 1&2) gives less bandwidth, but
>also gives less trouble.
>
>You didn't say what you use the board for - but I suppose
>if your budget is limited, no sense in contemplating a S939.
>
> Paul
Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated.