New processer help

Cadop

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I just bought the new GA 7N400 Pro 2 mobo with and AMD XP Barton 2800+. I check my system settings and it says it is running at 1.25 GHz. WTF? Why is it doing this?
 

nitromullet

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it sounds like your FSB is too low. The 2800+ runs at an FSB of 166. 166 x 12.5 = 2.075GHz, 100 x 12.5 - 1.25 GHz. Looks like the FSB is set to 100 when it should be 166.

Edit: btw... In my experiences with Athlon XP's, when you have the FSB correct, your mobo will recognize the chip as an Athlon XP 2800+ and will not give you the actual speed in MHz.
 

Cadop

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Will this raise my temperatures of the CPU at all? It is already idleing at like 60C, but I'm using the same hs/f I used on my TB 2200+. I'm awaiting the Zalman 7000 AlCU to come in though.

Any suggestions or comments?
 

compudog

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It shouldn't affect your temps. 60C is too high IMHO, but the chips are rated for 90C!!! My 2800+ is at 48C under 100% load.
 

biostud

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Originally posted by: Cadop
Will this raise my temperatures of the CPU at all? It is already idleing at like 60C, but I'm using the same hs/f I used on my TB 2200+. I'm awaiting the Zalman 7000 AlCU to come in though.

Any suggestions or comments?

thermal paste :D
 

biostud

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Feb 27, 2003
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Originally posted by: Cadop
Will this raise my temperatures of the CPU at all? It is already idleing at like 60C, but I'm using the same hs/f I used on my TB 2200+. I'm awaiting the Zalman 7000 AlCU to come in though.

Any suggestions or comments?

thermal paste :D