I'm in the planning stages of building a new system. I began first by researching all the recent technologies, etc in order to make sure everything is compatible and what not. I found this site http://www.directron.com/fsbguide.html explaining how to choose components. I am a bit confused with that guide, specifically with "Generally you want to keep the system clock of your memory matching with the root clock of your memory or one step above. So the system clock on a 800MHz FSB P4 is 200 (quad pumped) so that matches DDR2 400 (essentially 200 unimproved) or is good with 1 step up DDR2 533MHz (essentially 266 unimproved). Note however that if you only had a 800MHz FSB processor then DDR2 667 really probably isn't going to help much. Once you pass the 1 step above mark on the memory you have diminishing returns unless you can get to double (DDR2 800MHz)." So from my understanding, you should try to keep the CPU, memory, and FSB at a 1:1 ratio. But reading the above, it says going past the 1:1 ratio will have diminishing returns unless you reach a 2:1 ratio, what is the benefit of a 2:1 ratio?
Now for more specific questions regarding what I learned from the above guide. I'd like to use the Intel core 2 extreme CPU rated at 1333FSB. Would I divide the FSB by 4 (quad pumped) to get 333Mhz and find a motherboard that has 400FSB along with DDR2 memory at 800 (400FSB) to reach a balanced 1:1 ratio?
I'm assuming my understanding is a bit flawed so any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
Now for more specific questions regarding what I learned from the above guide. I'd like to use the Intel core 2 extreme CPU rated at 1333FSB. Would I divide the FSB by 4 (quad pumped) to get 333Mhz and find a motherboard that has 400FSB along with DDR2 memory at 800 (400FSB) to reach a balanced 1:1 ratio?
I'm assuming my understanding is a bit flawed so any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
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