Which p4?

PoopyTheJ · Feb 26, 2004, 01:23 AM

So I'm buying a P4 in the next twelve hours, should I get a P4 2.8C or a 2.8E? I'll probably be running it on a P4S800D-E Deluxe. I'll definitely be overclocking with just air to start but perhaps go water or peltier later.

hohum · Feb 26, 2004, 01:30 AM

The p4 2.8E is a bit slower, and after seeing reports of the temps they reach (in one review the motherboard used got so hot it melted the plastic supports underneath it) i'd be inclined to go for the 2.8C (Northwood) instead. Whilst I hear the Prescotts overclock quite well those temperature issues would totally discourage me from buying one myself.

Necrosis · Feb 26, 2004, 01:33 AM

Go read the buyer reviews at Newegg. You'll find some interesting stuff in there.

tek · Feb 26, 2004, 01:39 AM

I suggest the 2.4C, if not go with the 2.8C - the Prescotts arent too popular right now.

PoopyTheJ · Feb 26, 2004, 01:51 AM

Any ideas on the best board around 100 bucks? I'm pretty light on p4 knoweledge.

PoopyTheJ · Feb 26, 2004, 02:19 AM

seems like a pretty mixed bag over there some people seem to like em and other REALLY hate em.

TwistedMetal · Feb 26, 2004, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gaborn415
So I'm buying a P4 in the next twelve hours, should I get a P4 2.8C or a 2.8E? I'll probably be running it on a P4S800D-E Deluxe. I'll definitely be overclocking with just air to start but perhaps go water or peltier later.

Go with the C. You will be happy with it.

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Necrosis · Feb 26, 2004, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gaborn415
Any ideas on the best board around 100 bucks? I'm pretty light on p4 knoweledge.

P4P800

PoopyTheJ · Feb 26, 2004, 02:42 AM

Why the P4P800? Anandtech really gushed over the 655TX SIS chipset which was why I was looking at it but if the P4P800 can overclock well and is stable....

Necrosis · Feb 26, 2004, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gaborn415
Why the P4P800? Anandtech really gushed over the 655TX SIS chipset which was why I was looking at it but if the P4P800 can overclock well and is stable....

I honestly don't know too much about the chipset your talking about there have you heard anything else about it?

PoopyTheJ · Feb 26, 2004, 03:06 AM

Not really toms seemed to like it as well although they didn't gush like Anandtech did. I'll tell you Anandtech gushed like the ugly duckling cheeleader talking about the state winning quarterback.

Necrosis · Feb 26, 2004, 03:28 AM

Hmm I really can't tell you which board to go with..but ask around I choose my board from all good real user comments I heard about it. I would hate for you to buy something I say you should.. then you get a lemon and blame me.

No_Style · Feb 26, 2004, 03:37 AM

The best price/performance board for a P4 system right now. Either that..or the ABit equivalent. As for processors to get? P4 Northwood 2.8C would do better than a P4 2.8E right now. (Despite Legit Reviews' 3.75 GHz overclock)

I also suggest some high end RAM, you'll need it to overclock those P4s.

PoopyTheJ · Feb 26, 2004, 04:52 AM

That's right I would solely blame you Necrosis

. I do need to get some better RAM for that board though, I'll be running on my Cheapo Geil stuff till I can get some real high speed RAM.

PoopyTheJ · Feb 27, 2004, 04:06 AM

Well P4 2.8C and P4P800 Deluxe on the way. I should have it middle of next week. Thanks guys.

Feb 26, 2004, 01:23 AM	#1
PoopyTheJ DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 66	Which p4? So I'm buying a P4 in the next twelve hours, should I get a P4 2.8C or a 2.8E? I'll probably be running it on a P4S800D-E Deluxe. I'll definitely be overclocking with just air to start but perhaps go water or peltier later. __________________ [COLOR=Blue]“Alright boys, let’s start her up and see why she doesn’t work.” - John Fritz "I aim to misbehave" Malcolm Reynolds ATI Catalyst Beta Tester[/COLOR]

Feb 26, 2004, 01:39 AM	#4
tek DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, US Posts: 2,103 Rep Power: 0	I suggest the 2.4C, if not go with the 2.8C - the Prescotts arent too popular right now. __________________ [COLOR=White][/COLOR]

Feb 26, 2004, 01:51 AM	Thread Starter #5
PoopyTheJ DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 66	Any ideas on the best board around 100 bucks? I'm pretty light on p4 knoweledge. __________________ [COLOR=Blue]“Alright boys, let’s start her up and see why she doesn’t work.” - John Fritz "I aim to misbehave" Malcolm Reynolds ATI Catalyst Beta Tester[/COLOR]

Feb 26, 2004, 02:19 AM	Thread Starter #6
PoopyTheJ DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 66	seems like a pretty mixed bag over there some people seem to like em and other REALLY hate em. __________________ [COLOR=Blue]“Alright boys, let’s start her up and see why she doesn’t work.” - John Fritz "I aim to misbehave" Malcolm Reynolds ATI Catalyst Beta Tester[/COLOR]

Feb 26, 2004, 02:42 AM	Thread Starter #9
PoopyTheJ DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 66	Why the P4P800? Anandtech really gushed over the 655TX SIS chipset which was why I was looking at it but if the P4P800 can overclock well and is stable.... __________________ [COLOR=Blue]“Alright boys, let’s start her up and see why she doesn’t work.” - John Fritz "I aim to misbehave" Malcolm Reynolds ATI Catalyst Beta Tester[/COLOR]

Feb 26, 2004, 01:30 AM	#2
hohum HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 298 Rep Power: 0	The p4 2.8E is a bit slower, and after seeing reports of the temps they reach (in one review the motherboard used got so hot it melted the plastic supports underneath it) i'd be inclined to go for the 2.8C (Northwood) instead. Whilst I hear the Prescotts overclock quite well those temperature issues would totally discourage me from buying one myself.

Feb 26, 2004, 01:33 AM	#3
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Go read the buyer reviews at Newegg. You'll find some interesting stuff in there.

Feb 26, 2004, 03:06 AM	Thread Starter #11
PoopyTheJ DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 66	Not really toms seemed to like it as well although they didn't gush like Anandtech did. I'll tell you Anandtech gushed like the ugly duckling cheeleader talking about the state winning quarterback. __________________ [COLOR=Blue]“Alright boys, let’s start her up and see why she doesn’t work.” - John Fritz "I aim to misbehave" Malcolm Reynolds ATI Catalyst Beta Tester[/COLOR]

Feb 26, 2004, 03:28 AM	#12
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Hmm I really can't tell you which board to go with..but ask around I choose my board from all good real user comments I heard about it. I would hate for you to buy something I say you should.. then you get a lemon and blame me.

Feb 26, 2004, 03:37 AM	#13
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	P4P800 Deluxe The best price/performance board for a P4 system right now. Either that..or the ABit equivalent. As for processors to get? P4 Northwood 2.8C would do better than a P4 2.8E right now. (Despite Legit Reviews' 3.75 GHz overclock) I also suggest some high end RAM, you'll need it to overclock those P4s. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Feb 26, 2004, 04:52 AM	Thread Starter #14
PoopyTheJ DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 66	That's right I would solely blame you Necrosis . I do need to get some better RAM for that board though, I'll be running on my Cheapo Geil stuff till I can get some real high speed RAM. __________________ [COLOR=Blue]“Alright boys, let’s start her up and see why she doesn’t work.” - John Fritz "I aim to misbehave" Malcolm Reynolds ATI Catalyst Beta Tester[/COLOR]

Feb 27, 2004, 04:06 AM	Thread Starter #15
PoopyTheJ DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 66	Well P4 2.8C and P4P800 Deluxe on the way. I should have it middle of next week. Thanks guys. __________________ [COLOR=Blue]“Alright boys, let’s start her up and see why she doesn’t work.” - John Fritz "I aim to misbehave" Malcolm Reynolds ATI Catalyst Beta Tester[/COLOR]