Tuning new AMD rig?

Sebastian · Aug 23, 2003, 08:14 PM

Hi
I'm running a 2400 on a Asus A7N8X Deluxe version 2 mobo with 512 of Mushkin level 2 black DDR 3200.
Win XP service pack 1 reports that I'm running and 1800 CPU, is that because it actually runs at that speed?
How do I find out if I have a Barton CPU?

What would you recomend I do to keep the system running stable while making maximum use of the rig?
Do I need to update the bios or change settings?

I was thinking of changing the CPU heatsink for a quieter model as I find the standard one noisy, what would you recomend?

Thanks for any help
Sebastian

~~craig588~~ · Aug 23, 2003, 08:16 PM

The 2500+, 2800+ and 3000+ are all bartons, yours is not.

The SLK-900A is the best HS out right now, you can put a high airflow, low RPM 92mm fan on it.

tigerarmyAFI · Aug 23, 2003, 08:34 PM

If windows is showing an 1800+ cpu, something is very wrong... go into your bios and set your processor parameters such as FSB and multiplier to auto, and see if that corrects your speed.

It would be nice to know whether this processor is one of the newer thoughbred B's or the original 2400+ thouroughbred A...

~~Crash Override~~ · Aug 23, 2003, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sebastian
Hi
I'm running a 2400 on a Asus A7N8X Deluxe version 2 mobo with 512 of Mushkin level 2 black DDR 3200.
Win XP service pack 1 reports that I'm running and 1800 CPU, is that because it actually runs at that speed?
How do I find out if I have a Barton CPU?

What would you recomend I do to keep the system running stable while making maximum use of the rig?
Do I need to update the bios or change settings?

I was thinking of changing the CPU heatsink for a quieter model as I find the standard one noisy, what would you recomend?

Thanks for any help
Sebastian

set your front side bus up to 133Mhz and your CPU should be read as a 2400.

I believe your Front Side Bus is set to 100Mhz

Sebastian · Aug 23, 2003, 10:52 PM

Hi
Just had a look at the bios settings:

CPU External Frequency [100MHz]
CPU Frequency Multiple Settings Auto
X CPU Frequency Multiple 7.0x/15.0x
System performance [Optimal]
x CPU Interface Optimal
Memory Frequency [By SPD]
Resulting frequency 200MHz
x Memory timings Optimal

It would seem that the FSB is set at 200MHZ ?

tigerarmyAFI · Aug 23, 2003, 11:25 PM

yes, you want to set the FSB to at least 133MHz (266), higher if you wish.

FSB = "CPU External Frequency"

Aug 23, 2003, 08:14 PM	#1
Sebastian DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Tuning new AMD rig? Hi I'm running a 2400 on a Asus A7N8X Deluxe version 2 mobo with 512 of Mushkin level 2 black DDR 3200. Win XP service pack 1 reports that I'm running and 1800 CPU, is that because it actually runs at that speed? How do I find out if I have a Barton CPU? What would you recomend I do to keep the system running stable while making maximum use of the rig? Do I need to update the bios or change settings? I was thinking of changing the CPU heatsink for a quieter model as I find the standard one noisy, what would you recomend? Thanks for any help Sebastian __________________ Antec Sonata 380 watt trupower Quiet fan AMD Athlon2400 XP Asus A7N8XDeluxe revision 2 Gigabyte Radeon 9200 Maxtor Plus9 SATA 120GB Win XP Home 1 512mb Mushkin DDR PC3200 level 1

Aug 23, 2003, 08:34 PM	#3
tigerarmyAFI DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 111 Rep Power: 0	If windows is showing an 1800+ cpu, something is very wrong... go into your bios and set your processor parameters such as FSB and multiplier to auto, and see if that corrects your speed. It would be nice to know whether this processor is one of the newer thoughbred B's or the original 2400+ thouroughbred A... __________________ AMD AthlonXP 1800+ ThoroughBred B JIUHB @ 2137MHz Geforce4 Ti 4200 128Mb @ 310/600 (ASUS V8420) ABIT KX-7 333 v1.1 512Mb Micron PC2700 DDR Creative Live! 5.1 Aircooled (45c Full load)

Aug 23, 2003, 10:52 PM	Thread Starter #5
Sebastian DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Hi Just had a look at the bios settings: CPU External Frequency [100MHz] CPU Frequency Multiple Settings Auto X CPU Frequency Multiple 7.0x/15.0x System performance [Optimal] x CPU Interface Optimal Memory Frequency [By SPD] Resulting frequency 200MHz x Memory timings Optimal It would seem that the FSB is set at 200MHZ ? __________________ Antec Sonata 380 watt trupower Quiet fan AMD Athlon2400 XP Asus A7N8XDeluxe revision 2 Gigabyte Radeon 9200 Maxtor Plus9 SATA 120GB Win XP Home 1 512mb Mushkin DDR PC3200 level 1

Aug 23, 2003, 11:25 PM	#6
tigerarmyAFI DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 111 Rep Power: 0	yes, you want to set the FSB to at least 133MHz (266), higher if you wish. FSB = "CPU External Frequency" __________________ AMD AthlonXP 1800+ ThoroughBred B JIUHB @ 2137MHz Geforce4 Ti 4200 128Mb @ 310/600 (ASUS V8420) ABIT KX-7 333 v1.1 512Mb Micron PC2700 DDR Creative Live! 5.1 Aircooled (45c Full load)

Aug 23, 2003, 08:16 PM	#2
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	The 2500+, 2800+ and 3000+ are all bartons, yours is not. The SLK-900A is the best HS out right now, you can put a high airflow, low RPM 92mm fan on it.