Hi All: I tried searching through the FAQs and webs for this question, but could not find the answer anywhere. In the specs for some of the A64s and the FXs at newegg the HT is listed as 2 GHz, but for the Optys it is listed as 1 GHz. Pretty much the reviews on the web say that the FXs are...

Is there a way to change vcore voltage if bois doesn't allow it without changing the motherboard? I updated the bois but, the option is still locked. Athlon 64 X2 MSI K8NGM2-L

Hi, First off let me give the complete specs : ************************************************************************************************************ SiSoftware Sandra Processor Model : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz

I'm new to dual core processors and just installed a AMD X2 3800 ( Manchester core) on a MSI K8n MB. I've done hours of reading and am still confused as to the different settings options and how to configure them. I would like to know what settings in the bios I can use to try a modest overclock to...

Have been taking a look at the AM2 processors. What's the big deal? Is there a major performance jump for AM2 chips? Clock speeds are roughly the same. Architecture isn't that much different. DDR2 is no advantage, is it?

I've got a Winchester at 250 FSB and 1.6v. It's been there a month. I'm wondering how 'dangerous' 1.6v is. Without any guarantee, would it seem safe to increase from 1.6v? Thanks

"Jason" wrote in message I just upgraded my system for the first time in 3 years. I had selected the AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice for $150 to go with an Asus A8N-SLI motherboard, but the store only had used ones. I was then...

Hello: I'm thinking of buying a Sempron 64bit 2800+. The motherboard I'll be buying for it is the ASUS K8V-X SE. What kind of overclock can I expect with this setup? I'm only familiar with overclocking AMD XP type CPUs. What settings should I use? Also, I'll be using a Thermalright SI-97A HS...

I have 2, 120mm fans cooling my sytem. One fan is weaker than the other. Should the weaker fan be in the front intake or the rear exhaust? Thanks.

Hello! I've bought PIII 533 in order to replace celeron 300. My motherboard is: http://www.soyousa.com/products/proddesc.php?id=71 and it can manage with PIII. The model is 6BB / 6BB v1.0 and on http://www.soyousa.com/kb/kbdesc.php?id=15 is written that it supports this cpu. When I turn on my...

On the Biostar tforce 6100 there is the normal HT setting in the overclocking screen, then in the advanced chipset screen there are NB--SB HT Speed The Choices: 4X (default).1X, 2X, 3X, 5X. NB--SB HT Speed The Choices: 4X (default).1X, 2X, 3X, 5X.

Here's the deal: I've got a (old, yes) DFI AD70-SR mobo, with the Via KT266A chipset, and an Athlon XP 2100+ CPU running at 1.70 volts (down from the spec 1.75). For various reasons (less heat, noise, power, and just to see if it can be done), I'd like to try to go lower than 1.70v, but the...

To start out I don't know very much about computers, trying to learn however. Someone put this computer together for me and took off the overclock for my x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1102 Mhz. How do I get it back to a 1.8 Mhz? -- Kronk

I was looking for a processor upgrade for my socket 754 motherboard to give it a little longer life. had a sempron 2600 in it. went to Fry's electronics in Fishers, IN and they had Athlon 64 3200 for $89 US plus tax! Hell of a deal! I normally buy from Newegg.com online but they have the same...

Hi All: Now that I have my system stable. I am thinking of making the transition from Windoze to Linux SuSE 10.1. I was curious to hear opinions or horror stories from anybody else that has tried swapping systems. I also was hoping that there will be as many unix overclocking tools as there are...

Background: I'm in the process of building a new computer for a friend who is a rather demanding business power-user. The computer will be used mostly for internet browsing / email, business applications, and some light gaming. The game that would probably present the most CPU burden would be MS...

Is there a way to change my CPU from a 2200 to a 3200 without reinstalling WinXP? The motherboard and bios will support the 3200 and the mem chips are 400Mhz.

the newest drivers it asks me to choose between the "Windows XP 64 bit" driver and the "Windows 2000, Windows XP" driver. Now, I'm assuming it's the latter since I am not running the 64 but version of Windows XP Yes, right. A driver for 64 bit windows and a driver for the normal 32...

hello, does anyone know where i can get a holesaw to cut holes suitable for 120mm fan install? it must be able to cut through perspex case window, and i live in the uk, so mail order from there preferable.TIA

I'm interested in using the AMD Geode NX 1500 or 1750 with linux but I'm finding very few reviews or information on how well it works. Is the Geode just not very popular? I'm interested in a small pc for the desktop that's nearly silent (the Geode NX 1500 can run fanless with a passive heat sink)...