CPU upgrade query #2

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I have a Soyo SY-KT600 with a 200 Max FSB, socket A with a 2200+ currently.
What's the best proc to upgrade to that would be mildly overclockable? I
heard the 2500 bartons (even the new ones) can be clocked up to 3k speeds.
At $80 a pop, it sounds like a good deal, but is upgrading to a 200MHz worth
it?

In other words, what proc gives the most bang for the buck after a little
OCing?

I'm asking because of Doom 3, hee hee.

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Hi

XPM(Mobile)2500

unlocked multiplier and 1.45v core

Smiffy

 

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On Thu, 05 Aug 2004 01:49:00 -0400, ZeeExSixAre wrote:

> I have a Soyo SY-KT600 with a 200 Max FSB, socket A with a 2200+ currently.
> What's the best proc to upgrade to that would be mildly overclockable? I
> heard the 2500 bartons (even the new ones) can be clocked up to 3k speeds.

I think you've got model numbers and clock speeds confused. They won't
clock to 3k MHz, they will clock to 3200+ models (2200MHz). Now if your
current 2200+ is a B core model (CPUID 681) then it is likely to clock to
2200MHz and higher.

> At $80 a pop, it sounds like a good deal, but is upgrading to a 200MHz
> worth it?
>
> In other words, what proc gives the most bang for the buck after a
> little OCing?
>
Tbred B core 1700+ at 2200MHz (11x200) maybe. Or lower cost barton cores
like the 2500+ at 11x200. But I'd find out what core your 2200+ is before
doing anything. You may already have a good overclocker.

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Wes Newell wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Aug 2004 01:49:00 -0400, ZeeExSixAre wrote:
>
>> I have a Soyo SY-KT600 with a 200 Max FSB, socket A with a 2200+
>> currently. What's the best proc to upgrade to that would be mildly
>> overclockable? I heard the 2500 bartons (even the new ones) can be
>> clocked up to 3k speeds.
>
> I think you've got model numbers and clock speeds confused. They won't
> clock to 3k MHz, they will clock to 3200+ models (2200MHz). Now if
> your current 2200+ is a B core model (CPUID 681) then it is likely to
> clock to 2200MHz and higher.

Nope... I don't have them confused. I never know what the real FSB is, so I
just go by their PR numbers. What I wrote was in reference to the PR
numbers all the way.

>> At $80 a pop, it sounds like a good deal, but is upgrading to a
>> 200MHz worth it?
>>
>> In other words, what proc gives the most bang for the buck after a
>> little OCing?
>>
> Tbred B core 1700+ at 2200MHz (11x200) maybe. Or lower cost barton
> cores like the 2500+ at 11x200. But I'd find out what core your 2200+
> is before doing anything. You may already have a good overclocker.

Good idea... will try that soon.

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John Smith wrote:
> Hi
>
> XPM(Mobile)2500
>
> unlocked multiplier and 1.45v core
>
> Smiffy

These are a straight replacement for any Socket A board that will support
it? No mods necessary?

Does it just consume less power? What's the difference between the mobile
and the regular XP?

Thanks in advance.

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"ZeeExSixAre" <phil_leeIHEARTBASHGUARDS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> John Smith wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > XPM(Mobile)2500
> >
> > unlocked multiplier and 1.45v core
> >
> > Smiffy
>
> These are a straight replacement for any Socket A board that will support
> it? No mods necessary?
>
> Does it just consume less power? What's the difference between the mobile
> and the regular XP?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> --
> Phil, Squid-in-Training
>

The Voltage Requirement for the chip to run is what makes the difference
between a mob and a non mob.

The 2500+ mob's will run cooler and use less voltage, and/or have a slightly
higher mac OC..
Personally I would save the 20% price difference and get the 2500+ 166/333
chip and run it @ 200/400 to get a 3200+ pr rated speed...

 

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rstlne wrote:
> "ZeeExSixAre" <phil_leeIHEARTBASHGUARDS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:i8zQc.8792$4%2.3217@fe07.usenetserver.com...
>> John Smith wrote:
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> XPM(Mobile)2500
>>>
>>> unlocked multiplier and 1.45v core
>>>
>>> Smiffy
>>
>> These are a straight replacement for any Socket A board that will
>> support it? No mods necessary?
>>
>> Does it just consume less power? What's the difference between the
>> mobile and the regular XP?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> --
>> Phil, Squid-in-Training
>>
>
> The Voltage Requirement for the chip to run is what makes the
> difference between a mob and a non mob.
>
> The 2500+ mob's will run cooler and use less voltage, and/or have a
> slightly higher mac OC..
> Personally I would save the 20% price difference and get the 2500+
> 166/333 chip and run it @ 200/400 to get a 3200+ pr rated speed...

Thanks for the advice. I was goign to go this way, actually.
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Phil, Squid-in-Training

 

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"ZeeExSixAre" <phil_leeIHEARTBASHGUARDS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> rstlne wrote:
> > "ZeeExSixAre" <phil_leeIHEARTBASHGUARDS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:i8zQc.8792$4%2.3217@fe07.usenetserver.com...
> >> John Smith wrote:
> >>> Hi
> >>>
> >>> XPM(Mobile)2500
> >>>
> >>> unlocked multiplier and 1.45v core
> >>>
> >>> Smiffy
> >>
> >> These are a straight replacement for any Socket A board that will
> >> support it? No mods necessary?
> >>
> >> Does it just consume less power? What's the difference between the
> >> mobile and the regular XP?
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Phil, Squid-in-Training
> >>
> >
> > The Voltage Requirement for the chip to run is what makes the
> > difference between a mob and a non mob.
> >
> > The 2500+ mob's will run cooler and use less voltage, and/or have a
> > slightly higher mac OC..
> > Personally I would save the 20% price difference and get the 2500+
> > 166/333 chip and run it @ 200/400 to get a 3200+ pr rated speed...
>
> Thanks for the advice. I was goign to go this way, actually.
> --
> Phil, Squid-in-Training

If you are going to buy a new CPU, personally I think you would be *insane*
not to buy a Mobile.

Here in the UK a regular 2500+ Barton is £55 and a Mobile 2500+ is £66. Not
only are the mobile chips better overclockers, ***crucially*** they are
unlocked.

Think about it: Suppose you buy the normal Barton. What happens if you
find you can't run your ram at 200MHz at tight timings? You are stuck with
a lame overclock. What if you want to run the chip at 2500MHz (which it
might well do)? You would need an FSB of 228MHz, which your ram may well not
do. Again, you are stuffed.

A mobile chip avoids all these potential pitfalls and it a better
overclocker too. For an extra £11, its a no brainer.

If you can't afford (or justify) the extra £11, my advice would be to not
bother at all.

Chip.