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cpu question

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If a cpu has 800 fsb then is that better then a 533 fsb?
For example:
Intel Pentium 4/ 2.8C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
(limit 5 per customer)

Specification
Model: Intel Pentium 4 2.8C w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Northwood
Operating Frequency: 2.8GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+8K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.525V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)

VS
Specification
Model: Intel Pentium 4 2.8
Core: Northwood
Operating Frequency: 2.8GHz
FSB: 533MHz
Cache: L1/12K+8K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.525V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)

Which one is better? say for a p4s800d-e deluxe

CPU - Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/Celeron
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready
- Support Intel Prescott CPU
Chipset SIS 655TX
SIS 964
FSB 800 / 533 / 400 MHz
Memory 4 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400/333/266/200
AI Overclocking
Overclock Features ASUS JumperFree
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)CPU, Memory, and AGP voltage adjustableSFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio, fixed AGP/PCI frequencies
Back Panel I/O Ports 1x Parallel
 
I didn't read all that crap, but basically yeah an 800mhz fsb is A LOT faster than a 533mhz FSB. So yes, the faster the fsb, the faster the chip, and the faster your processing needs :)

I think I'm right in saying that the FSB is the speed at which data is passed too and from the RAM. The faster that is, the faster everything goes.

Someone may wish to put me right on that though. I'm not 100% sure.
 
And the "c" chip has HT so it acts as a dual proc. Makin it w00t.

Get a "c" not a "b"
 
Originally posted by Cloud15x
And the "c" chip has HT so it acts as a dual proc. Makin it w00t.

Get a "c" not a "b"
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not really a dual, but the same concept. you got one physical and one logical processor.

and yea go 800fsb, its hella better.

and i dont really need THAT much info on your motherboard. how is the fact that you have USB 2.0 or that your motherboard came with IDE cables and an i/o shield going to effect the processor speed?
 
Quite the contrary, the lower rated C revisions have proven to be very good at overclocking.

The 2.4C is probably the favorite for an Intel P4 buy; it can be clocked to over 3 Ghz with some nice RAM. With some good cooling, you can probably beat the speed of the newest Northwoods.

2.6C is pretty good at OCing too, and 2.8 can break the 3 Ghz mark from what I've seen.
 
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