Sep 4, 2004 #1 A Alastor Limp Gawd Joined Mar 17, 2002 Messages 157 I've done quite a bit of searching, and most sources tell me my CPU is an old Clawhammer. I just bought it from Monarchcomputer two weeks ago. ADA3000AEP4AP Newegg has the model number listed as a Newcastle. What's the real deal?
I've done quite a bit of searching, and most sources tell me my CPU is an old Clawhammer. I just bought it from Monarchcomputer two weeks ago. ADA3000AEP4AP Newegg has the model number listed as a Newcastle. What's the real deal?
Sep 4, 2004 #2 ShepsCrook [H]F Junkie Joined Feb 16, 2003 Messages 9,455 I added a post in the FAQ section that lists all of the AMD64 processors and their stepping. Yours is actually a Clawhammer with the AEPAR stepping. That and it's a CG stepping. If it were a NewCastle it would be this: 3000+: AMA3000BEX5AR 1.5V (CG rev, F4Ah) <- ClawHammer, 1 MB L2, 1.8 GHz, x9
I added a post in the FAQ section that lists all of the AMD64 processors and their stepping. Yours is actually a Clawhammer with the AEPAR stepping. That and it's a CG stepping. If it were a NewCastle it would be this: 3000+: AMA3000BEX5AR 1.5V (CG rev, F4Ah) <- ClawHammer, 1 MB L2, 1.8 GHz, x9
Sep 4, 2004 #3 A Alastor Limp Gawd Joined Mar 17, 2002 Messages 157 According to your FAQ post, it's a C0. "3000+: ADA3000AEP4AP 1.5V (CO rev, F48h)"
Sep 4, 2004 #4 ShepsCrook [H]F Junkie Joined Feb 16, 2003 Messages 9,455 oh yeah sorry. I looked up at it real quick and didn't line it up.
Sep 4, 2004 #5 A Alastor Limp Gawd Joined Mar 17, 2002 Messages 157 So are people experiencing significant differences in overclocks between the C0 and CG?
Sep 4, 2004 #6 ShepsCrook [H]F Junkie Joined Feb 16, 2003 Messages 9,455 I wouldn't say significant. It's mostly that the CG revision has always performed better from the AMD chips. But from what I've heard it's about 100mhz + and more stable at higher speeds.
I wouldn't say significant. It's mostly that the CG revision has always performed better from the AMD chips. But from what I've heard it's about 100mhz + and more stable at higher speeds.
Sep 4, 2004 #7 A Alastor Limp Gawd Joined Mar 17, 2002 Messages 157 Dammit Monarch! Why the hell are they selling old chips? I thought C0 hasn't been produced in many months.
Dammit Monarch! Why the hell are they selling old chips? I thought C0 hasn't been produced in many months.
Sep 4, 2004 #8 ShepsCrook [H]F Junkie Joined Feb 16, 2003 Messages 9,455 I would try to RMA it. I can get the 3200 CG OEM for $220 at a local shop and the Retail for $250. I think the 3000 CG is at those places too for less.
I would try to RMA it. I can get the 3200 CG OEM for $220 at a local shop and the Retail for $250. I think the 3000 CG is at those places too for less.
Sep 4, 2004 #9 A Alastor Limp Gawd Joined Mar 17, 2002 Messages 157 RMA? What do I tell them the problem is?
Sep 4, 2004 #10 A ameoba Supreme [H]ardness Joined Jan 9, 2001 Messages 6,412 put it in the microwave, say it "just doesn't work"
Sep 4, 2004 #11 ShepsCrook [H]F Junkie Joined Feb 16, 2003 Messages 9,455 Bend a pin or two. Say that it's not working right and you're not sure why.
Sep 4, 2004 #12 A Alastor Limp Gawd Joined Mar 17, 2002 Messages 157 I'm not going to damage it. I will just tell them it causes errors and send it back. On Pricewatch they now list the 3000 as: "- (IN-STOCK) - ADA3000AEP4AX" It seems that my replacement processor will be what I want.
I'm not going to damage it. I will just tell them it causes errors and send it back. On Pricewatch they now list the 3000 as: "- (IN-STOCK) - ADA3000AEP4AX" It seems that my replacement processor will be what I want.