Just wondering...MOBO-CPU

[Jesse20James]

Could my MOBO be the one slowing me down? Looking at the specs it seems that the Hyperthreading on the mobo is 1000mghz and the CPU is at 2000mghz.

Heres my CPU and MOBO Spec.

CPU

Model
Brand AMD
Processors Type Desktop
Series Athlon 64 X2
Model ADX6000CZBOX
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type Socket AM2
Tech Spec
Core Windsor
Multi-Core Dual-Core
Name Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Operating Frequency 3.0GHz
Hyper Transports 2000MHz
L1 Cache 128KB+128KB
L2 Cache 2 x 1MB
Manufacturing Tech 90 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Voltage 1.35-1.4V
Thermal Power 125W

MOBO

Brand ASUS
Model M2N-E SLI
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type AM2
CPU Type Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI MCP
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 2
PCI Express x1 2
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 2 x ATA100 4 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 4
SATA RAID 0/1/0+1/5
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista ready)
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
LPT 1
USB 4 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 1 x IEEE 1394a
S/PDIF Out 1x Coaxial
Audio Ports 6 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 ports
Onboard 1394
Onboard 1394 1 x 1394a connector supports 1 port
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 12.0" x 8.6"
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista
Features
Power Pin 24 Pin
Packaging
Package Contents M2N-E SLI
Driver Disk
User Manual
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
2 x SATA Cable
4-pin to SATA Power Cable
SLI Bridge


Thanks again guys for the help....I wouldnt do this if I wasnt completely stuck!

Cheers,

 

[hughyhunter]

What are you stuck with?

Most if not all Nvidia chipset AMD motherboards have a limited 1000mhz FSB. This is far more complicated than the simple Intel developed FSB. Chipsets manufactured by AMD (ex. 790FX) are upwards of 2600mhz. This really isnt a performance hindrance. It's all in how fast the CPU communicates with the NB.
Really I wouldn't worry about it. If you play games and usually get about 100fps on a game you might get 102 with the higher bandwidth motherboard. Plus if you are in to overclocking you can get the Nvidia board up a bit from 1000mhz. It's really not worth it though.