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Offline oblongintellect

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« on: May 04, 2004, 12:17:10 PM »
My question is about FSB speeds and whether of not they play an issue in selecting an upgrade for my current CPU.

This is my MOBO:

     
MSI KM266 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU, Model "KM2M Combo-L" -RETAIL


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Supported CPU: Socket A AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Processors
Chipset: VIA ProSavageDDR KM266 + VT8235
FSB: 200/266MHz
RAM: 2x 184-pin DIMM for DDR266/200; 2x 168-pin DIMM for SDR Max 2GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 2X/4X, 3x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,1xVGA,1xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 5.1 Channel Codec
Onboard Video: ProSavage8 2D/3D Graphic Controller
Onboard LAN: VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA 6103 PHY 10/100Mbps
Form Factor: Micro ATX

I currently have a Athlon XP 1900+ installed which has a 266Mhz FSB. I would like to install a Athlon XP 3200+ which has a 400Mhz FSB. Both are socket A processors so I know it will fit, my question is will it run as intended, or would I be wasting my money?

Thanx in advance -OI
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2004, 07:07:59 PM »
what type mem for dell 8100
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2004, 09:59:32 PM »
Sorry, 3200+ Barton is not supported.
It will run way below it's rated speed.
You might get away with installing a 2400+ but I wouldn't push it.
Going from a 1900+ to a 2400+ is hardly worth it. Besides you won't see or feel any more speed.
It has an AGP slot, I would get a decent video card, boost the RAM to 1gig, get a 36gig or 74gig Raptor HD and a PCI serial ATA controller card.
By just installing a Raptor HD/SATA controller to that system will net a larger performance boost than buying a new proc and motherboard.
It will feel like it's on steriods.
Just my two cents.
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2004, 10:53:37 PM »
GTO is right you can only upgrade to another 266bus XP and that only goes up to 2400+.  You could try overclocking your 1900+.  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':rolleyes:\' />
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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2004, 12:07:07 PM »
Thanks for the tips guys. I'll look into the serial ATA PCI controller and HDD upgrade.
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2004, 12:31:27 PM »
Can anyone recommend a good PCI to SATA controller?
« Last Edit: May 08, 2004, 12:31:50 PM by oblongintellect »
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2004, 04:55:28 PM »
Can't go wrong with Promise.
Newegg has a nice one for around $65 with optional RAID.......in case your interested. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\';)\' />
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2004, 07:47:50 PM »
I appreciate your help GTO. I'm definetly considering the purchase.
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