Re: [gentoo-user] {OT} New CPU for my motherboard

[Mick]

On Friday 08 September 2006 17:59, Grant wrote:

> My main concern is the memory.  My motherboad supports PC100 memory as
> well as a 133fsb although it's not running at that speed now.  I'll
> have to crank it up to 133fsb to support the Tualatin CPU,

In that case, you should buy as much 133MHz memory you can and install it 
after you set the jumpers on your MoBo for 133 FSB.

The 100MHz RAM will work but drag everything down with it to 100MHz.  That 
said I am not sure if the speed difference is worth the cost of the faster 
memory.  You can google for some vintage hardware reviews to see what's the 
performance difference.  When I looked into upgrading my PIII 600MHz 
Coppermine, I came to the conclusion that it was cheaper to buy a faster 
machine from Ebay complete with memory and all.  Most of these upgrades make 
sense if you find a box with a totalled disk, RAM, CPU and use what's working 
and suitable for your needs.  The alternative can be false economy.  On the 
other hand there are IT fairs and back yard sales (depending where you live) 
where you could pick up a bargain - a mate won't let me forget that he picked 
up a 2.8GHz P4 from the streets of London two years ago and the only thing 
wrong with it was a jammed CD in the CDRW drive!!!  Lucky guy!

Good luck.  :-)
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Regards,
Mick