Newbie p4p800 question

[dajo]

Don't have the bucks to upgrade everything at once so I was wondering if I could run my p4 2.4 533 chip on this board? Also, I only have pc2700 ddr at this point.

Can I even run on a P4P800 with my 2.4 533MHz chip and pc2700 ram (then upgrade ram and processor later)?

 

[klc314]

yes, see the Asus website.
http://www.asus.com.tw/products/mb/socket478/p4p800-d/overview.htm

 

[dajo]

Thank you for your support. I know I can research this myself, but I may order today and didn't want to get gear that just sits around for a while. I will download the manual and study it.

A few more simple questions for those who might want to help.

I'm still a little confused about the interplay of RAM with the 800MHz chips. For example, a 2.4C runs with a multiplier of 12 and an FSB of 200MHz, correct? To run the chip at its rated speed would I need to have PC3500 (running at 200MHz FSB)? So, if I pop a 2.4C in a P4P800 but use my PC2700 I would effectively be underclocking it?

Also, if I just get the board and use my P4 533 with my PC2700 could I still run in dual channel? I know this chip will do 3.0 (but my current board doesn't have a PCI/AGP lock!) so I guess I could run at 18 X 166 for 2988MHz in dual channel mode (or non-dual channel if I wish?). Assuming that my processor will do that (and I think it will), is this a correct assumption for the use of this board with my current chip and PC2700 RAM.

Thanks again!

 

[unbiased]

My 2bits worth

Intel procs do not allow for multiplier change.You will have to manipulate only FSB for an overclock.And your 2.4 G chip runs at 533 (133*4) FSB and not 200*2 FSB.Of course you can run it at 100*4 by changing FSB via Bios or jumper.