P4 RAM options - Page 3

Xyzzy · 2003-10-16, 06:55

The stock HSF is quiet, and free...

kaeptn_kork · 2003-11-03, 23:29

anyone has some info on the effect of fsb-speed with the p4 and iteration times?

let's say, you had one system running 200 MHz FSB, RAM 1:1 and then another 250 MHz, RAM 4:5, with both cpus at same clock speed (would need a p4c 3.0 and a p4c 2.4 for this example), what difference would it make?

I'm kind of unsure what to get, an used p4 with fsb133 or a new one with fsb200 (supposed they'd reach the same clock speed). sure the p4c would be faster, but the money...

geoff · 2003-11-11, 13:08

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Ok, I'm up and running with the 2.4C @ 3.0 with the P4P800 and one 512 MB stick of the Hyper-X Kingston 3500.

Complex33, have you had any problems with this system? Are you able to use a 1:1 multiplier with this memory?

Does anyone else have the same system with 2x256 MB sticks for comparison?

I am interested because I am looking at getting a similar system soon, and have the same question about memory. Is it worth spending a little extra for the dual channel kit for prime 95?

TauCeti · 2003-11-11, 13:33

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Originally posted by Xyzzy
Don't worry about the heat until your iteration times start to slow... That means the CPU is throttling...

Recently the german CT' magazine did some extensive tests concerning the capacitors used for on-board power regulation.

It turned out, that for certain models/setups excess heat on the mainboard significantly reduced the lifetime of those capacitors well below the 4-5 year life expectancy of the mainboard.

So CPU-heat is not the only problem and especially for 24/7 systems proper cooling of the onboard power regulator should be ensured.

PageFault · 2003-12-09, 00:14

See perpetual bechmark thread - no significant difference, save your money for SC's.

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Originally posted by geoff

I am interested because I am looking at getting a similar system soon, and have the same question about memory. Is it worth spending a little extra for the dual channel kit for prime 95?

xtreme2k · 2003-12-09, 01:02

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Originally posted by PageFault
See perpetual bechmark thread - no significant difference, save your money for SC's.

Well unless you are buying a system ONLY for prime, I wouldnt recommend single channel...

PageFault · 2003-12-09, 02:00

There are people who buy systems for some other purpose?

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2003-10-16, 06:55	#23
Xyzzy Aug 2002 2·3²·13·37 Posts	The stock HSF is quiet, and free...

2003-11-03, 23:29	#24
kaeptn_kork Sep 2002 5² Posts	anyone has some info on the effect of fsb-speed with the p4 and iteration times? let's say, you had one system running 200 MHz FSB, RAM 1:1 and then another 250 MHz, RAM 4:5, with both cpus at same clock speed (would need a p4c 3.0 and a p4c 2.4 for this example), what difference would it make? I'm kind of unsure what to get, an used p4 with fsb133 or a new one with fsb200 (supposed they'd reach the same clock speed). sure the p4c would be faster, but the money...

2003-12-09, 02:00	#29
PageFault Aug 2002 Dawn of the Dead 5·47 Posts	There are people who buy systems for some other purpose?