***NEED HELP*** just bought ABIT AT7 & PC2700 DDR memory, what CPU do i need to get to go with this combo

[hclarkjr]

i am not familiar with the new memory and processors that go with them. i am currently running a PC133 system and need brought up to speed on how to set this all up. i know how to install and the motherboard and such i just need help getting the thing to run. all opinions and help is greatly apreciated and i thank you in advance.

 

[jonesthewine]

Get yourself an AMD Athlon XP 2500+ ( w/ Barton core) processor...this CPU has the best bang for the buck, period.

 

[hclarkjr]

is that the 333 or 266 FSB one?

 

[hclarkjr]

ttt

 

[jonesthewine]

333 MHz FSB - the only one I know of

 

[hclarkjr]

there is a 266 listed too

 

[hclarkjr]

ATHLON XP 2600+ 2.133GHz 266FSB Socket-A XP2600+ OEM ( In Stock )
Details:
-AMD Athlon XP 2600+ CPU ,266Mhz
or isn't this a barton??

 

[MrChad]

Link

Here you go. Get a retail version that includes a 3 year warranty and a heatsink and fan.

 

[aka1nas]

The 266Mhz FSB chips are all T-breds as far as I know. Bartons have 512k of L2 cache and run at either 333Mhz or 400Mhz FSB.

 

[hclarkjr]

ok then i need the tbred then, will that memory work with the tbred??? my board does not do 333 MHZ FSB

 

[aka1nas]

What chipset is the board you bought? The RAM is rated for 333Mhz if it's PC2700, so the board would be the only thing stopping you from getting a barton 2500+.

 

[hclarkjr]

via kt333 manual says only 200 and 266 chips are supported and also says that 333 DDR is supported, so i should be ok or do i need 266 DDR to go with it??

 

[MrChad]

Apparently the board does not support it

 

[MrChad]

Why did you choose the AT7, out of curiosity?

 

[hclarkjr]

i like the layout with all the extra IDE channels and no legacy devices. i use all USB.

 

[hclarkjr]

do i need to get PC2100 memory then???

 

[aka1nas]

I guess the 2400+ t-bred would be a good chip to pair with that motherboard then. Did you just purchase it or did you already have it? If the former, I would consider retunring it and getting something newer, prefferably with an Nforce2 chipset.

 

[aka1nas]

You can run your 2700at 2100 without problems. That board is a little outdated though and there are better deals around.

 

[MrChad]

Did you read the specs before you bought it?

Four 184-pin DIMM sockets support PC1600/PC2100/PC2700 DDR DRAM modules

PC2700 will be fine.

 

[hclarkjr]

i bought the board cheap from the for sale forum here, got good deal. not looking to invest a lot, just wanted nice speed boost over what i have now for around $200 or so

 

[aka1nas]

OK, well if you wanna stick with the board, then i would still keep your 2700 as you can use it for your next upgrade. You could even consider getting a barton core chip anyway and running it at 266FSB and then upgrading the mobo when you feel like a speed bump.

 

[hclarkjr]

how? they are locked preventing you from doing that right?

 

[aka1nas]

They are multiplier locked, but you could still adjust the FSB up or down. It may be cheaper just to buy a 2400+ now and get a barton and a new board later on if you ever want to upgrade to it, come to think of it.

 

[hclarkjr]

i was not aware that you could adjust FSB with it locked. that is good to know, thank you