Sync75 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Hi!! I just got a new MB (P4P800-E Deluxe) to replace my old MB which got fried. Also purchased new 2 GB memory (TWINX2048-3200C2 v1.2). My CPU is a P4 2.8 533MHz (Not Prescott) These may be dumb questions but I'm learning and don't want to mess anything up :) When the system post boots it says 333. Shouldn't it say 400? Or is it because I don't have a prescott cpu or my settings are wrong? All my setting are set for default since I don't how to set them. :) When I get more $$ I will get a faster prescott CPU. But for now should I leave everything default? Or can someone please tell me how how to tweak my bios to get the best performance. Last question for now :) Can Windows XP handle 2 GB of ram correctly or does it degrade performance? If so, any XP tweaks or should I have gotten a pair of 1 Gig instead of 2. Thank you so much for listening. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyKid Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Welcome to the forums, Sarah! Windows XP allows for programs to cache up to 2GB of memory, thus you're perfectly fine. However, with a 533 CPU, DDR400 is NOT supported and thus 333 is correct. The SPD should have auto-set the correct timings in your BIOS and you should be set to go. PLUR CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sync75 Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Welcome to the forums, Sarah! Windows XP allows for programs to cache up to 2GB of memory, thus you're perfectly fine. However, with a 533 CPU, DDR400 is NOT supported and thus 333 is correct. The SPD should have auto-set the correct timings in your BIOS and you should be set to go. PLUR CK Cool, I feel better now :) I ordered more memory in case I needed it for my 3d classes. Do you think I should get a prescott? Will it be a big improvment in speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyKid Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Actually, it would be a pretty big performance jump, mainly because of the increased FSB rather than a higher core speed. At this point in time, however, you're in luck because you can get a 3.0E (3 GHz, 800 FSB) for under $200. If that's too pricey and your current rig runs everything you want, however, then don't bother... save up for a rainy day. There's no NEED to upgrade unless the current rig can't hack it. PLUR CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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