Would I see a big difference by switching processors?

[powerMarkymark]

In system rig Scorpion I have a 2700+ 333FSB running stock at 2166 mhz.

Would I see a big difference by switching processors to 3000+ 400FSB?

This is the fastest processor this MOBO will take.

TIA

Mark

 

[pspada]

Some, but mostly because the 3000+ has twice the cache memory as the 2700+

 

[DesolationWilliams]

Originally posted by: pspada
Some, but mostly because the 3000+ has twice the cache memory as the 2700+

ummmm... twice the cache? the 2700+ w/ 333fsb is a barton (512kb cache) the 3000+ w/ 400fsb is also a barton (512kb cache).

its stupid to spend the extra $140 for the tiny performance boost.
ur best bet is just to overclock ur 2700+

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: powerMarkymark
In system rig Scorpion I have a 2700+ 333FSB running stock at 2166 mhz.

Would I see a big difference by switching processors to 3000+ 400FSB?

This is the fastest processor this MOBO will take.

TIA

Mark

no. I willing to bet you won't notice any difference.

 

[kylebisme]

Originally posted by: DesolationWilliams


ummmm... twice the cache? the 2700+ w/ 333fsb is a barton (512kb cache) the 3000+ w/ 400fsb is also a barton (512kb cache).

ummmm... 2700+ barton? since when?



as for the orignal question, a big difference in what? what is running to slow for you now?

 

[Soulkeeper]

is the 2700+ unlocked by any chance ?
if so keep it and forget you ever thought about 3000+

 

[Avalon]

Overclock the current chip to a 400FSB if you can. 2700+ barton? Never heard of it.

 

[exar333]

see what your board can take and OC the fsb as high as it will be stable....now worth the upgrade cost IMHO...

make sure to run prime and memtest though....

 

[powerMarkymark]

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
is the 2700+ unlocked by any chance ?
if so keep it and forget you ever thought about 3000+

How can I tell if my Athlon XP 2700+ is unlocked or not?

 

[powerMarkymark]

Originally posted by: powerMarkymark

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
is the 2700+ unlocked by any chance ?
if so keep it and forget you ever thought about 3000+

How can I tell if my Athlon XP 2700+ is unlocked or not?

Anyone?

 

[DesolationWilliams]

im sorry, i didnt know the 2700+ was a thoroughbred. i always assumed it was a barton.
if ur 2700+ is before week 40 it is unlocked. i guess the only real way to check without literally taking the heatsink off and looking at it is to try and change the multi in bios. if u can successfully change the multi, ur cpu is unlocked

 

[exar333]

could just grab a mobile and OC it...thats a cheap solution

 

[BlindBartimaeus]

I have messed around alot with this and don't waste your money. Use what you got and OC it a little if you get nothing out of it stand pat till the 939's come out and down in price.

 

[Corporate Thug]

you really wont see that much of a difference, maybe a little in things like video editing