- Jul 27, 2002
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Hi guys, a newbie here. Recently I've decided to build my new system, and after many days of searching, following is the specs that I'll order in a day or two. I've been visiting this site quite often, but I couldn't really post anything because you guys seem to be all-experts.
I know how aggravating it is when newbies keep questioning same thing again and again, so I've tried to learn as much as possible before I post here. (Not that I'm an expert now though
)
CPU: P4 2.26B
Motherboard: ASUS P4T533
Case: Antec Performance Plus 1080
Memory: 2 pieces of RIMM4200 (Samsung, 256MB)
HDD: Western Digital WD800JB (80GB)
Sound Card: Audigy w/IEEE1394
LAN Card: Linksys LNE100TX ($10 Rebate!)
DVD-ROM: Lite-on LTD-163 or Toshiba SD-M1612
CD-RW: ASUS CRW-4012A OR Lite-on LTR-40125S
Video Card: .... (To be determined.. probabaly a GF4 4400)
Since it's my first try and I do not consider myself habitual overclocker (at least *for now*) , my goal is rather modest.
(Looking at you guys' rigs makes me feel so) That is, FSB 150MHz - which will boost the 2.26Ghz CPU to 2.55Ghz. That also is the reason I picked the 2.26B. I know 1.6A has been very popular, but personally i don't think I'll be able to reach such high speeds in which many of you have been successful. I'm building this computer for the next 2~3 years, so I was just looking for something decent, and 2.26B was the one that I could find within reason - in terms of its price. (I DO NOT understand how Intel justifies the $400 price difference between 2.26 and 2.56) Anyway, with that said, here are my questions.
1. I'm not couting mod'ing the retail products' cooling EXCEPT using Artic Silver II(or III) for thermal paste. With the default voltage (1.56V, ASUS), increasing FSB from 133Mhz to 150Mhz will be possible/safe?
2. In the same sense of Q1, will this motherboard allow me to keep AGP and PCI clock speed at around 66Mhz and 33Mhz, respectively, at 150Mhz FSB?
3. In theory, 133Mhz Bus speed naturally supports PC1066 RDRAM, and I've seen some people managed to overclock their PC800 RDRAM to PC1066 when they increased their FSB from 100 to 133. If so, and if I successfully increase the FSB of this motherboard(P4T533) to 150Mhz, again, in theory, it will(?) push the memory to work at such speed..... (150x4=600, which is on PC1200, or RIMM4800 level) Simply, will it work that way?
4. I've seen a few posts where people saying something like "my memory seems stable at 10xx (1086, 1162, or whatever) speed." All I know about memory control in the BIOS is the x3 or x4 ratio.... How can you tell a potential speed of your ram? Is their a way to control the memory speed in Mhz-incremental?
5. Also, I've heard about "Turbo-RDRAM" mode in ASUS motherboards (including this one). What exactly is it?
6. Any TI4400 recommendation? It'd be great if it's an overclock-able one out of the box (no additional cooling).
OK, that's it for now. My questions may still sound newbi-sh (I know
), but I'd really like to know about them. Any input is appreciated, and thanks in advance.
Nice to meet you all!
lopri
I have nothing but love for you guys.
CPU: P4 2.26B
Motherboard: ASUS P4T533
Case: Antec Performance Plus 1080
Memory: 2 pieces of RIMM4200 (Samsung, 256MB)
HDD: Western Digital WD800JB (80GB)
Sound Card: Audigy w/IEEE1394
LAN Card: Linksys LNE100TX ($10 Rebate!)
DVD-ROM: Lite-on LTD-163 or Toshiba SD-M1612
CD-RW: ASUS CRW-4012A OR Lite-on LTR-40125S
Video Card: .... (To be determined.. probabaly a GF4 4400)
Since it's my first try and I do not consider myself habitual overclocker (at least *for now*) , my goal is rather modest.
1. I'm not couting mod'ing the retail products' cooling EXCEPT using Artic Silver II(or III) for thermal paste. With the default voltage (1.56V, ASUS), increasing FSB from 133Mhz to 150Mhz will be possible/safe?
2. In the same sense of Q1, will this motherboard allow me to keep AGP and PCI clock speed at around 66Mhz and 33Mhz, respectively, at 150Mhz FSB?
3. In theory, 133Mhz Bus speed naturally supports PC1066 RDRAM, and I've seen some people managed to overclock their PC800 RDRAM to PC1066 when they increased their FSB from 100 to 133. If so, and if I successfully increase the FSB of this motherboard(P4T533) to 150Mhz, again, in theory, it will(?) push the memory to work at such speed..... (150x4=600, which is on PC1200, or RIMM4800 level) Simply, will it work that way?
4. I've seen a few posts where people saying something like "my memory seems stable at 10xx (1086, 1162, or whatever) speed." All I know about memory control in the BIOS is the x3 or x4 ratio.... How can you tell a potential speed of your ram? Is their a way to control the memory speed in Mhz-incremental?
5. Also, I've heard about "Turbo-RDRAM" mode in ASUS motherboards (including this one). What exactly is it?
6. Any TI4400 recommendation? It'd be great if it's an overclock-able one out of the box (no additional cooling).
OK, that's it for now. My questions may still sound newbi-sh (I know
Nice to meet you all!
lopri
I have nothing but love for you guys.