Need Recommendations BAD!!! for Pentium 4 1.6A

[Su1c1da1]

Ok after reading all the stories of ppl easily overclocking their 1.6A (A means socket 478 right?) to 2.5, I too wants to do this. Please tell me what Motherboard is the best for it and what kind of memory, hopefully my DDR PC2100 from my AMD system will work fine? Please help thanks in advance

 

[Wingznut]

Actually, 'a' means the cpu is built on the .13µ process.

Intel made two different 1600mhz cpu's. The P4-1.6 is a Willamette (256k L2 cache and built on the .18µ process), whereas the P4-1.6a is a Northwood (512k L2 cache, and built on the .13µ process). The P4-1.6a Northwood runs cooler and a bit faster than the P4-1.6 Willamette.

Northwoods only come in S478, but Willamettes come in both S423 and S478 flavors.

Asus has always been my favorite motherboard manufacturer. I would suggest a board that uses the i845 chipset, such as the P4B533 (or P4B533-C, if you don't need the onboard sound and other extras.) The P4B266 (or P4B266-C) would be another excellent choice.

And yes, you can certainly use your PC2100.

 

[Biggs]

Another vote for the Asus i845x boards. They have a price premium over other boards but they are worth it.

 

[MustISO]

I've been using an EPOX 4BDA2+ since I got my 1.6A and it's been a great board. No problems at all. No matter which board your choose or which CPU you get, nothing is guaranteed. My chip does 2.4Ghz fine but others stop at 2.0.

 

[oldfart]

Asus 845D/E boards have some serious limitations compared to other 845D/E boards, especially the 845D P4B266. The Asus 845G board is pretty good, but kind of $$. I cant see a price premium for a board that is not as good as others.

 

[SteelCityFan]

Originally posted by: Su1c1da1
Ok after reading all the stories of ppl easily overclocking their 1.6A (A means socket 478 right?) to 2.5, I too wants to do this. Please tell me what Motherboard is the best for it and what kind of memory, hopefully my DDR PC2100 from my AMD system will work fine? Please help thanks in advance

Don't expect 2.5. 2.1 (533FSB) is more reasonable. If you get lucky, then 2.5 can be acheived.

 

[CrazySaint]

While you technically *can* use your PC2100 in a 1.6A, it will probably be a hindrance in your OC efforts. Samsung Original PC2700 is very good for overclocking, and you can get a 256MB stick for around $75. Also consider Mushkin for about the same price and it has a heat spreader.

 

[LXi]

<<Asus 845D/E boards have some serious limitations compared to other 845D/E boards, especially the 845D P4B266. The Asus 845G board is pretty good, but kind of $$. I cant see a price premium for a board that is not as good as others.>>

Hm... oldfart has changed... yes, he has changed indeed.

 

[oldfart]

Heh. Hi LXi

Hm... oldfart has changed... yes, he has changed indeed.

Yes a bit. I still dont like MSI though