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| Thread ID: 52882 | 2005-01-02 00:46:00 | P4 2.4 running at half speed. | john r (782) | Press F1 |
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| 309678 | 2005-01-02 00:46:00 | Hi all, I must be missing something,I have a PC with Intel (R) 4 CPU 2.4C on a PM266A/Pro motherboard operating system XP that shows up as being 1.2 ghz in windows and with Intels boot disc giving report of CPU Freq 1.19 expected 2.4 and Bus Freq 398 expected 800,the start up screen shows it as a 2.4 but it runs like a 1.2,I have gone into the settings in the Bios as per the manual and the only place I can find to adjust this is the CPU host Frq which defaults to 100 even if I change this setting to the highest avialable of 133.This CPU supports hyper-Threading and it is enabled. Will a Bios upgrade fix this problem,I havent had much to do with setting up Intel chips I usually build using AMD. any help thanks, John. |
john r (782) | ||
| 309679 | 2005-01-02 00:56:00 | I dont think this mobo supports a 800 fsb cpu. Only 400/533.... That maybe one reason why its at half speed. This is an Albatron mobo is it?? |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 309680 | 2005-01-02 01:11:00 | Also, if this is an Albatron mobo and the cpu is 800 fsb, you'll have to replace it with a 533 fsb cpu BUT get a 3.0 ghz CPU, to get HT, if u want to keep Hyperthreading. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 309681 | 2005-01-02 01:36:00 | Oops should have also mentioned. You'll have to replace either the CPU or the mobo to a mobo that supports 800 fsb for it to run at 2.4, and so u can keep HT without spending more money on another 533 fsb CPU @ 3 ghz. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 309682 | 2005-01-02 03:08:00 | Ok all good stuff,yes it is a Albatron motherboard recently replaced by a PC repair shop as warranty repair for a failed motherboard,I have ended up with it as it was not doing to well when used on the net,kept freezing up. thanks, John. |
john r (782) | ||
| 309683 | 2005-01-02 03:23:00 | No prob John. That maybe another reason why its playing up / freezing. Its trying to run on a CPU it cant handle. Even tho, it has cut the speed in half. If u want to keep the CPU @ 2.4 I would replace the mobo as it would most probably be cheaper than buying a 3.0 ghz CPU . BUT then you'll have to reinstall Windows. BUT then it would work better as well. Since the CPU and mobo would match, and it SHOULD report the correct speed in Windows. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 309684 | 2005-01-02 03:39:00 | Thanks again,I think I will replace the motherboard as you say its the cheaper option,I can buy a ECS 648FX-A2 for $73 plus gst,it looks the right speed and supports Hyper-threading,do you think it will do the job,I have had mates poo poo ECS motherboards but I have had no problems with them,if nothing else the price is right, cheers, John. |
john r (782) | ||
| 309685 | 2005-01-02 03:53:00 | That mobo looks OK John. I think a lot of people have heard about ECS mobos. Some of their capacitors blow/leak. BUT if you like ECS mobo's I cant see why u cant use it. Go for it! Altho one site I'm at says its for 800 mhz Prescotts - which get hotter than Northwoods (I dont think it SHOULD matter, if the CPU is Prescott or Northwood). Just as long as its 800 mhz the CPU and it fits! Cya |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 309686 | 2005-01-02 17:09:00 | Ok all good stuff,yes it is a Albatron motherboard recently replaced by a PC repair shop as warranty repair for a failed motherboard,I have ended up with it as it was not doing to well when used on the net,kept freezing up. thanks, John. If the board doesn't support 800fsb then you should disable hyperthreading |
Greg (193) | ||
| 309687 | 2005-01-02 20:32:00 | Thanks Greg,I tried that and it didn't make much difference, John. |
john r (782) | ||
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