Recent content by amdbuilder

I'm definitely no expert but I haven't made it up honest :) I saw it mentioned several times on other forums. I'm hoping some boffin here will confirm I'm not going ga-ga and explain more in-depth what I'm talking about please!

Something to do with the cache being more "laggy"? I'm not an expert, just going by what I've read in other forums etc. I'm still researching.

Hi I posted this question in another thread but can't remember which one so sorry if someone's already answered it but... Isn't it true that although the E0 techinically "clocks" faster the clock cycles are actually slower than a CO's therefore in real terms E0 = C0 in terms of functional...

I know nothing compared to the guys on here but I'm researching the same stuff and asking the same Q... and my current thinking is I'm not going to rebuild for another 2-3 years HOWEVER the 8500 OC'd seems a better choice at the minute and from what I understand by the time software properly...

What do ppl think of this mobo please? It's relatively cheap but does a high FSb and I want to OC. Asrock P45TurboTwins2000, iP45, S 775, PCI-E 2.0 (x16), DDR2/DDR3 1333/1066, SATA II SATA RAID, ATX The specs are quoted as: 1. LGA 775 for Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo...

Thanks mate, so why do the more expensive mobos only quote FSB of 1333? Doesn't make sense.

Am I right dividing by four? Do I need a mobo that goes beyond 1333 FSB? What do I need to look out for in a mobo to make sure it can overclock an 8500?

Hi I'm totally new to overclocking. I've heard it's very easy thesedays so I read the OC guide here which is very good but ended up frying my poor brain! I am thinking of getting the E8500 and have read reviews saying it's excellent at overclocking. On another thread roadrunner helpfully...

Guys, Sincere apologies in advance for what must have been asked many times before. I'vesearched ountless forums including this one and have seen recetn threads on thsi subject but none attacks the question 100% specific to my needs and also threads even a couple of months old seem obsolete as...

Ok just read the excellent CPU guise which explains binnig perfectly. Thanks guys!

Thanks guys I thought it was a simple case of increasing the multiplier*blush* but now I see not! As I thought the 8500 is innately faster then and can go higher. I shall spend the little bit more for that then instead. Thanks guys! PS I searched a bit on "binning" and I guess that means...

Hi guys, I've searched a lot online and in forums and am too stupid to work out what might be a very simple question but I've never overclocked before so am only just getting my head round it all... QUESTION: Seeing as the only difference between a E8200 and E8500 seems to be the multiplier...

Hey there, I'm thinking about the Athlon 3000+ Venice socket 939 but I've just noticed that the Sempron 3400+ is the same price so I don't know which to get. The excellent benchmark tests here suggets that they're pretty much the same or the Sempron even beats the Athlon 64 (most noticeable...

Thanks very much Pat. But seeing as 1000 vs 8000 offers hardly any benefit, I'm beginning to have doubts over the venice 3000+ anyway and am thinking about the sempron 3400 as its the saem price and is comparab;e speewise to the venice 3000 athlon 64. I'd ask you what you think between the two...