Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: Auric
230 FSB is no strain on the NB nor the RAM (given 250 spec). 1.7V on the other hand is kinda scary. Mine is @ 1.4 but of course is the smaller, cooler Prescott. With the EE, I would be worried about the dreaded Northwood Sudden Death Syndrome. Heck my previous Northy went belly up after a year of modest oc despite remaining at spec V. Not uncommon with those cores. Anyway, 3.9 must scream. But since 3.7 does seem the safe schweet spot then again I would expect a 3.2EE would be ideal (and cheaper). That way it could do 3.7 but benefit from a higher FSB (230 rather than 217ish for the 3.4).
where do you make this up?
the Prescott runs a LOT hotter than the NW ... my 2.80c [NW] ran perfectly for 3 years oc'd to 3.31Ghz ... most of the NWs are superb OC'ers ... with few reporting sudden death at stock vcore
even my PC3500 has no problem with my 3.4EE at 1:1 at 3.8Ghz ... i just don't like upping the vcore ... 3.74Ghz is *solid* for my CPU with a +.025v vcore boost that brings it into line with it's actual recommended 1.575 voltage - not the undervolt that is common to my MB.
and the Prescotts are pretty poor performers compared to the NWs at the same clockspeeds
:roll:
Allow me to qualify my statement...Originally posted by: Auric
230 FSB is no strain on the NB nor the RAM (given 250 spec). 1.7V on the other hand is kinda scary...
Originally posted by: rayjayturbo
Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: Auric
230 FSB is no strain on the NB nor the RAM (given 250 spec). 1.7V on the other hand is kinda scary. Mine is @ 1.4 but of course is the smaller, cooler Prescott. With the EE, I would be worried about the dreaded Northwood Sudden Death Syndrome. Heck my previous Northy went belly up after a year of modest oc despite remaining at spec V. Not uncommon with those cores. Anyway, 3.9 must scream. But since 3.7 does seem the safe schweet spot then again I would expect a 3.2EE would be ideal (and cheaper). That way it could do 3.7 but benefit from a higher FSB (230 rather than 217ish for the 3.4).
where do you make this up?
the Prescott runs a LOT hotter than the NW ... my 2.80c [NW] ran perfectly for 3 years oc'd to 3.31Ghz ... most of the NWs are superb OC'ers ... with few reporting sudden death at stock vcore
even my PC3500 has no problem with my 3.4EE at 1:1 at 3.8Ghz ... i just don't like upping the vcore ... 3.74Ghz is *solid* for my CPU with a +.025v vcore boost that brings it into line with it's actual recommended 1.575 voltage - not the undervolt that is common to my MB.
and the Prescotts are pretty poor performers compared to the NWs at the same clockspeeds
:roll:
Guys, all of you do remember that this is a Gallatin core, not a Northwood or Prescott, or did we move to talking about a different CPU? My Northwoods (3.2) all ran much cooler than my prescott.![]()
I doubt it, but don't quote me on that...Originally posted by: BDawg
Will it work in the ASUS P4PE?
Originally posted by: UberNeuman
Hey gang - keep an eye on the Geeks.com link on the first page for this processor. I just manged to order one for $119.00!![]()
Evertek is the reseller only side of Compgeeks.com. You have to provide proof of being a reseller before you can order from them.Originally posted by: Flatbroke
3.4 EE P4, a Spire HSF, and a Intel Motherboard, D865GLC with Gateway bios, for $177 plus shipping, herehere.
Buy the bundle, and sell the MB, (no backplate), on Ebay?
Link to the Intel MB, but some "support" features listed may not be functional in the Gateway bios.
Says "daily special", so YMMV on how long this lasts.
BTW, I have a strong feeling that this is where Compgeeks.com buys items in bulk, to put on their website.
EDIT: I did some more snooping after I posted this, and Compgeeks is selling the same bundle for $192 plus shipping. HERE
But since its not a Geeks "special", the normal 10% off codes work, which would make the price $173.69 plus shipping. I no longer own a MC card, but EXCLUSIVES like this, are hard to pass up when you find them.
I apologize in advance if this belongs in the Tech forum but...Originally posted by: VinDSL
I doubt it, but don't quote me on that...Originally posted by: BDawg
Will it work in the ASUS P4PE?
Sorry for parsing your question, but I guess it all depends on what you mean by 'work'.
I don't think P4EEs will 'work properly' on 45s & 50s. However, they should 'work fine' on 48s, 65s, and 75s with 800MHz FSBs...
That's just an educated guess though!
*edit*
w00t! Looky what I found...
:light: Motherboards with P4EE and Prescott Support :light:
Originally posted by: Meatsnack
I apologize in advance if this belongs in the Tech forum but...Originally posted by: VinDSL
I doubt it, but don't quote me on that...Originally posted by: BDawg
Will it work in the ASUS P4PE?
Sorry for parsing your question, but I guess it all depends on what you mean by 'work'.
I don't think P4EEs will 'work properly' on 45s & 50s. However, they should 'work fine' on 48s, 65s, and 75s with 800MHz FSBs...
That's just an educated guess though!
*edit*
w00t! Looky what I found...
:light: Motherboards with P4EE and Prescott Support :light:
I have an Abit IT7-MAX MoBo (Intel 45E chipset) that can be set in Bios to run at 200MHz fsb while leaving the PCI and memory speeds locked to stock settings. It also supports the voltage requirement of the 3.4 EE.
Does anyone have any experience with the feasibility trying to make this work before I go and buy one of these things on Ebay? I am trying to squeeze another year or two out of my Socket 478 (it has been gloriously stable for years now) with an ATI 1950XT in AGP and a CPU upgrade. I won't get the video card unless I can do something significant to upgrade my P4 2.26 Northwood.
Many thanks in advance.
Originally posted by: Meatsnack
I apologize in advance if this belongs in the Tech forum but...Originally posted by: VinDSL
I doubt it, but don't quote me on that...Originally posted by: BDawg
Will it work in the ASUS P4PE?
Sorry for parsing your question, but I guess it all depends on what you mean by 'work'.
I don't think P4EEs will 'work properly' on 45s & 50s. However, they should 'work fine' on 48s, 65s, and 75s with 800MHz FSBs...
That's just an educated guess though!
*edit*
w00t! Looky what I found...
:light: Motherboards with P4EE and Prescott Support :light:
I have an Abit IT7-MAX MoBo (Intel 45E chipset) that can be set in Bios to run at 200MHz fsb while leaving the PCI and memory speeds locked to stock settings. It also supports the voltage requirement of the 3.4 EE.
Does anyone have any experience with the feasibility trying to make this work before I go and buy one of these things on Ebay? I am trying to squeeze another year or two out of my Socket 478 (it has been gloriously stable for years now) with an ATI 1950XT in AGP and a CPU upgrade. I won't get the video card unless I can do something significant to upgrade my P4 2.26 Northwood.
Many thanks in advance.
Originally posted by: VinDSL
Heh!
Could it be?
PartsPC.com -- $140 *free* shipping
About the same I paid @ the egg w/shipping...![]()
Probably why they still have some available...Originally posted by: BadThad
Hummmm....the title doesn't specify "EE" but the tech description does.
Originally posted by: VinDSL
Probably why they still have some available...Originally posted by: BadThad
Hummmm....the title doesn't specify "EE" but the tech description does.
These puppies are getting uber scarce -- dittos for high-end S478 mobos!
Originally posted by: BadThad
Originally posted by: VinDSL
Probably why they still have some available...Originally posted by: BadThad
Hummmm....the title doesn't specify "EE" but the tech description does.
These puppies are getting uber scarce -- dittos for high-end S478 mobos!
Yea, good S478 mobo's are almost impossible to find now. In a major crisis, I had to find an Abit IC7 almost a year ago....OMG....nearly impossible. Finally found some obscure vendor who raped me for $160 for a NIB "refurb". When your RAID controller dies and you have a lot of important, non-backedup data......you'll pay anything. LOL
