What's the difference between a XP 2600+ Barton (512k cache), which is what I have, and a XP 2600+ Thoroughbred (256k cache)? Aside from the obvious L2 cache difference & slight difference in CPU speed (.02ghz), is one better than the other? Thanks.

Hi! I'm going to buy an athlon64. There's plenty of motherboards, but I'm not quite sure which to pick. I have following boards to choose from : 1. Epox EP-8HDA3+ 2. MSI K8T Neo-FSR or MSI K8T Neo-FIS2R 3. Gigabyte GA-K8VT800 or Pro version

So whats the verdict on these fellas then? Are they the new celeron 750's or just another case of AMD making one good batch a la 1700+ JIHUB's?

Recommendations? Does this CPU require anything special in cooling or can a *good* XP cooler do the job? TIA.

I have a MSI K7N2GM-IL Motherboard and Kingston 2 x 256 PC2100 Memoryboards.. I'm getting a XP2800 CPU in the next few days, what could I overclock this too ? I have a large Hs/Fan which allows me up to XP3200... Any ideas? Thanks ..........

Are all Mobile Barton 2500 chips unlocked. I can get an "AMD Athlon XP 2500+ (Barton) 1.88GHz 266 FSB 45WMobile" chip for about $95 but I do not want it if it is locked. Anyone know how to tell ? Thanks, jmr

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Hi all, I've just bought a new configuration: Asus A7N8X-X AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Barton (1917Mhz) with original AMD heatsink/fan 512DDR Ram 3200-400 Radeon 9600 Pro Here are the o/c settings: FSB: 166Mhz

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Ok this is work in progress while I installed O/S so didnt want to push it too hard. Duron 600 (pencilled), std barton2600+ hsf assembly, abit kd7a mobo, 1x512 pc2100 generic, Ti4800, 10gb HD, win98se Stable at 700MHz (7x100) with 1.65V Vcore, abit monitoring prog reports temp as 43.5C, it will...

Hi, I came back to my PC one day + found it wouldn't boot, went into Bios + found it was set to 2.5 Ghz (it's actually supposed to run at 2.083 as a Barton 2800+ but I'd Oc'd it to 2.3)... a lot of the other settings had returned to default (AGP for example). Just wondered if it was possible for...

hello all im looking at buying a new mainboard not too expensive but a good board ive been looking at a soltek SL75FRN2-l would this be a good chice for a first time o/clocker or is ther something better for the price out there?

I have configured the following, AMD 2800+ Barton ASUS A7V8X 512MB DDR Cruical 3200 DDR400 I set my settings at 12.5 X 181, the system runs great at around 48C. As soon as i put it to 12.5 X 182, upon reboot I get no picture on the monitor and I hear the ASUS Post Reporter say "The system as...

So far my Barton 2500+ isn't stable at 200 MHz. It is stable at 190. My question is, do non standard speeds throw off the PCI bus speed like the old BX boards? How can I tell what the PCI speed is? My other question is what is the default voltage for the XP3200+? Is it higher than the 2500+? Does...

GOt a question on the Arctic Cooler Cooper Silent 2L CPU cooler. Is this a good cooler? The review seem to like it, but I was hoping someone here would have insight. I've got a XP2700 that I plan on doing a little OCing (not much, for i know it can not do much). I wanted to get the TT silent...

Hey, I'm new to this whole thing, but sounds interesting. I'm aware of the dangers of overheating, but my neighbour told be that he thought the cooling was adequate enough. My system consists of: A DFI DFII Ultra Infinity Motherboard AMD Athlon XP 2500+ Barton Processor Three 80mm fans (and one...

hello :) my config: Athlon XP 2600+ (barton - 1.91GHz) 2x512mb Corsair PC3200 Asus A7N8X-Deluxe default: 166 FSB, 11.5 multiplier I'm trying to raise my FSB in small increments to play with OCing a bit. However, if I go over 166 FSB (default), I get a "system failed memory test" and I have to...

Hello guys bought an xp 2000+ for my win2k pro box to replace my aging p3 1ghz :) paid my mate £25 for the processor + retail hsf :) just wondering is this processor unlocked from what i can make out it is cause the bridges are located top side of the processor the codes on processor...

Hello Can you help me choose a cooler. I am planning on putting a XP 2600+ mobile barton on a NF7-S mobo but am unsure which cooler to get i want a something reasonably quiet while doing its job looking at max to pay of about £25. Thanks. ----- Lee.

AMD Athlon XP 2500+ (Barton) Stock Heatsink w/ 4500rpm Y.S. Tech fan Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe 512MB Corsair ValueSelect Ram X-Alien case w/ 6 blue L.E.D. Fans I know there are many people who overclock their system, test it thoroughly at a comfortable room temp, and call it a success. This is fine if...