Just built a P4 2 gig system, what are your recommendations for tweaks?

[DarkRipper]

Here's the specs:

P4 2 gig (256 cache)
512 mb Kingston (2x256)
Intel D850MVL

I've put on a fresh install of XP Pro.

What are your recommendations for tweaks to this system?

Thanks in advance.

DR

 

[LarryJoe]

Not really much you can do with an Intel Motherboard as far as tweaks go. I guess just sit back and enjoy your inevitable stable system.

Can I ask why you didn't get a Northwood 2.0? The one with 512KB cache?

 

[DarkRipper]

Because of price, I got this cpu/mb/ram combo for 380 dollars here on the for sale forums.

Eventually I'll upgrade to a northwood chip, but it'll be a while.


DR

 

[Drsignguy]

Intel? Well what you see is what you get. As for the willemette prosser, I had one on my asus p4t-e and it worked well. Now I Have the Northwood 2.2GHz. (expensive hobby ya know!) Overclocking was very easy. It could only get it (the willimette) up to 115MHz on the FSB though ( X4). As for the Northwood, I got it up to 120MHz FSB. If you want to cool it down a bit, try looking into a better HS/F as I did. When you do get the Northwood CPU, you will be much happier. The results are noticable. Enjoy! My Rigs

 

[LarryJoe]

Keep in mind he is running an intel mobo, so your comments about your personal experience and fsb mean nothing to him.

 

[DarkRipper]

I'm using the Intel system monitor software, and it's reporting 32 degrees C at rest and around 42 at load for the processor, slightly lower for the system. Is this normal? I have a thermaltake HSF with AS2 between it and the chip (not much, a thin layer).

When I say "at load", I mean after 2-4 hours of intense FPS gaming with all visual details at max and 1280x1024 res.

Thanks!

DR

 

[SmackdownHotel]

<< I'm using the Intel system monitor software, and it's reporting 32 degrees C at rest and around 42 at load for the processor, slightly lower for the system. Is this normal? I have a thermaltake HSF with AS2 between it and the chip (not much, a thin layer).

When I say "at load", I mean after 2-4 hours of intense FPS gaming with all visual details at max and 1280x1024 res.

Thanks!

DR >>



Those temps are fine.

 

[DarkRipper]

Groovey! Thanks Smackdown.


DR