- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Mgs0008b221
First of all, when you write a guide like this, you need to put down the truth. The main thing that irritaes me is what you said about the prescott. Basically, it runs hotter, becuase it is made that way! The limit for a Northwood is about 65c, the Prescott's is about 75c. And, the 1MB of L2 cache makes it smoother at the same speeds. Technically speaking, the Prescott performs worse than the Northwood at speeds lower than 3.5GHz, but the difference isn't noticable, the 512KB difference in L2 cache is, however. Not to mention the overclocking capabilities of the Prescott far outway the Northwood. In fact, the Northwood has already almost reached it's limit at 3.4GHz, it might be able to make it to 3.6GHz without any hitches, but very doubtfull. The Prescott has been clocked to the 4.5-4.75GHz range on phase change. Now the Gallatin (EE) is by far the best OCer and performer. My other gripe is that you don't explain anything, other than opinions. You need to explain why X is better than Y, or people will make more stupid decisions. That's all I can think of for now.
First of all : You are an intel fanboy
Second of all : Prescott need Watercooling to reach those speed.
Third : Prescott is gonna get better clock speed when the D0 stepping are out (not before 3-4 month)
Fourth : What , you want me to explain everything even the smallest detail? HEY WAKE UP! I am not making a book here. If you think you can do better then....do IT.
4.5-4.75GHz range on phase change
A northwood can also reach those speed with PHASE CHANGE. But i dont think the majority of people have a plase change system at home huh!?
EE p4 dont perform better than the aFX-53.....Show proof of what you are saying....and please....dont link me to intel page...
[Edited on 5/25/2004 9:31:49 PM]