Processor Compatibility Question

Post new topic   Reply to topic    CPU-World.com forums Forum Index -> Information Requests (Collectible Chips only)
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
chokingjaik
Guest





PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:14 pm    Post subject: Processor Compatibility Question Reply with quote

I am about to purchase a replacement processor. I was wondering if this processor, http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD-Athlon 1400 - A1400AMS3C.html
was compatible with this board. http://support.gateway.com/support/manlib/cmponts/sysboard/8507869/07869.htm

I understand somewhat. I don't understand the effective bus speed though. That doesn't make sense to me. Any extra information would be helpful. Please reply soon.
Back to top
Chokingjaik
Guest





PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:17 pm    Post subject: Processor Compatiblity Question Reply with quote

Here is the link for the processor, it didn't show the first time.
ttp://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD-Athlon%201400%20-%20A1400AMS3C.html
Back to top
gshv



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Posts: 7898
Location: Fairfax, VA USA

PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Processor Compatibility Question Reply with quote

chokingjaik wrote:
I am about to purchase a replacement processor. I was wondering if this processor, http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD-Athlon 1400 - A1400AMS3C.html
was compatible with this board. http://support.gateway.com/support/manlib/cmponts/sysboard/8507869/07869.htm

According to this information the processor A1400AMS3C is supported.

Quote:
I understand somewhat. I don't understand the effective bus speed though. That doesn't make sense to me. Any extra information would be helpful. Please reply soon.

Older processors could send data only once during each bus cycle. Athlon processors can send data twice during each bus cycle. As a result, the Athlon processor with 133 MHz bus speed can send as much data as if it had 266 MHz bus speed, so, effectively, it has 266 FSB. Please note that it "can send", but it doesn't always does that. Your motherboard doesn't support DDR (double data rate) feature, so for your motherboard effective bus speed will be only 133 MHz.

Thanks!

Gennadiy
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website
Chokingjaik
Guest





PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:19 pm    Post subject: Processor Compatibility Question Reply with quote

So in your opinion, It would be the right choice for me to spend $30? It makes enough sense to me that it works from what I read, and the 266 (effective) FSB is all that was confusing me. I'm just trying to make sure I do the right thing here before I go out and make a mistake. Thanks.
Back to top
gshv



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Posts: 7898
Location: Fairfax, VA USA

PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 9:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Processor Compatibility Question Reply with quote

Chokingjaik wrote:
So in your opinion, It would be the right choice for me to spend $30?

Yes, upgrading or fixing your system for $30 is not bad. If you would want to upgrade to faster processor, that would cost you much more.

Gennadiy
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website
chokingjaik
Guest





PostPosted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:21 am    Post subject: Bought processor Reply with quote

I ended up buying this one http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD-Athlon%20XP%201600+%20-%20AX1600DMT3C.html
What do you think? It looks to me like I maxed out the processor possibilities for the board. I paid $42 total. I haven't put it in yet, because I have to get thermal transfer grease. Someone said I should get non conductive, instead of conductive. What is the difference betweent those? Is this processor right for my board, like the other one was? Thanks for all the help you are providing.
Back to top
chipcollector



Joined: 28 Sep 2004
Posts: 1681
Location: New England

PostPosted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The best thermal grease out there is Artic Silver 5. It contains 99% Silver- the grease alone brings down the temperatures 5-10F. All the others ( Like CompUSA Thermal grease and generic brands) say they have 99% silver, but really have less than 10% according to many studies and tests. Besides, It's only a few bucks and it's well worth it

I could send you my used bottle if you want Laughing
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message   Visit poster's website AIM Address
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    CPU-World.com forums Forum Index -> Information Requests (Collectible Chips only) All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Powered by phpBB © 2001 phpBB Group