A noob question...

[CheckM8]

Hello all. I have a quick question. What is the difference between a production processor and a Non-production processor (ES - Enginering Sample)? I just had a custom system built by Velocity Micro and all tests done on the Processor indicate that I have a non-production processor. I have used Intel's Frequency ID program and Sandra SiS utilities. Both of which informed me that I have a non-production processor. Is this a bad thing, will this become a problem in the future? Right now the system works perfectly.

Pentium 4 3.2Ghz w/HT 800FSB
Asus P4c800 - E
1024mb of Corsair PC3500-XMS DDR-433 2x512
Antec TRUE 550 Watt PS
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro w/256MB 8x AGP Dual Heads
36GB WD Raptor 10k Sata + 2x 120GB Seagate Sata drives in striped array....etc...etc...etc


Thanks for your time!
CheckM8

 

[poMONKey]

hello... welcome... and do a search here or on google

i think its a good thing... if not a benign issue

BTW: nice rig

 

[zmzhang]

The major difference is that the ES has the multiplyer unlocked. If you actually have one, wow... try bumping up the multiplyer and see how high the cpu can overclock

 

[Corporate Thug]

yup, ES's are unlocked

 

[lchyi]

Welcome to the forums btw. And geez, with an ES of that proc, you could be running 3.5-3.7ghz easily.

 

[Slappy00]

Quote:"ES of that proc, you could be running 3.5-3.7ghz easily"

tahts at the upper end of things with a nice (read "expensive") cooling setup. I dont think that the realistic expctations are quite that high. I would shoot for 3.4Ghz and go from there.

 

[CheckM8]

Indeed the multiplier is unlocked on my processor. After doing some research this could be a very good thing as far as overclocking goes. I am however going to hold off until I can muster enough moolah for a better cooling solution. I am very interested in a prometia. Has anyone ever seen a prometia set up in real life. I hear they are the best cooling solution out there at the moment. I think this machine was built to be overclocked...heh. Anyway, thanks to all who welcomed me, and responded to my questions. Now its off to study about overclocking..LOL....this could become a new hobby. (*looks around and makes sure wife isn't looking)

Thanks
CheckM8

 

[Slappy00]

/grumble ... well overclockig is a *bit* easier when you have a ES chip or a NForce+XP chipset