Does core frquency to SPP ratio matter?

[schoenda]

Should SPP and core freq be 1:1...using the nTUNE software I can set the SPP either just faster OR just slower than the core frequency (It steps by 25)...In theory which would be better?

In other words is there some sort of performance loss or bottlenecking that occurs with a mismatch, and if so, should that bottleneck be on the CPU side or the SPP side?

I already realize I am a NOOB so please try not to make me cry.

Any insight appreciated, THANX!

 

[NordicRX8]

Hmmm.... I dunno what SPP even is. Is it something that a Conroe specific setting?

Anyway.... most people will tell you that you should be overclocking using your BIOS instead of using software. On the rare occasions where your BIOS sucks ass (HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, Acer, etc...) and doesn't allow for overclocking adjustments, then software is a viable choice.

 

[schoenda]

Sorry, I guess that what nvidia is calling the northbridge.

Check the diagram 1/2 way down the page:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2006/11/23/asus_striker_extreme_preview/1.html


I appreciate the advice re overclocking...I do not see an option for spp in the i680 bios...maybe it goes by another name.

Here I go again...
1)boot to bios
2)tweak one setting at a time
3)boot to os
4)check stability
5)benchmark
5.5)if hunger level > x then go to #7 else if sleepy level > x go to #9 else if bladder pressure > x go to #11
6)go to # 1
7)consume high glucose caffiene berveage
8)return
9)consume high caffiene glucose beverage
10)return
11)bladder sphincter tightness = bladder sphincter tightness + 1
12)return