Author Topic: Potential el-cheapo PC upgrades (Read 2016 times)

FUBAR · « **on:** December 13, 2006, 12:50:32 am »

Ian / Vicky, can you see any reason why these 2 wouldn't be fully compatible?

Processor: (there's loads of these 3200+ skt 462 cpus on ebay, this one is linked because it has the most information)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280058229827&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018

and mainboard:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130058055092&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

the new mainboard is because my current one doesn't specifically say that it supports the 3200 cpu.

everything else is fine as it is... (btw I won the RAM chip, so i'll have 2GB

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ianjpage · « **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2006, 10:45:58 am »

both look good parts mate, but they won't work together!!

The CPU has FSB (Bus speed) of 400 and the mobo only supports to a 333 FSB so won't work

Also what spec is the ram you got?

FUBAR · « **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:15:53 pm »

hmm ok, might have to see if I can get a Athlon XP3000 then as thats a 333FSB

The RAM is PC2700 DDR 333mhz Kingston which is exactly the same as the 1GB chip I already have (why I got it)

FUBAR · « **Reply #3 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:23:51 pm »

Ian, would this mainboard support the 3200?

http://www.techfever.co.uk/products.asp?partno=9631&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=froogle

edit: it does support the 3200cpu and also the 2700RAM that I already have, think i'll get that one

Link Storage:
http://froogle.google.co.uk/froogle?q=AMD+athlon+XP+3000+CPU+-64+-cooler&hl=en&show=dd

ianjpage · « **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:43:25 pm »

OK fair enough but would be wary of mixing FSB's mate - as if yer CPU is running at 400 and RAM at 333, there could well me issues cos the CPU running quicker then the ram could handle, and normally you would down throttle the CPU to run @ 333....

Bsaically best thing is to try for a 333 FSB CPU although, if you were planning to upg the ram in the future it may be best to go for 400 but "down grade" to 333......

FUBAR · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:49:26 pm »

Quoting: ianjpage

if you were planning to upg the ram in the future it may be best to go for 400 but "down grade" to 333......

That is probably the better option TBH... gives me the option in the future

ianjpage · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2006, 02:12:56 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

That is probably the better option TBH... gives me the option in the future

in that case - the 400 FSB CPU & MOBO is kewl, just see if ya can find out if the mobo has the ability to down-speed the FSB

FUBAR · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:12:43 pm »

Quoting: ianjpage

just see if ya can find out if the mobo has the ability to down-speed the FSB

I'll read the manual when it arrives LOL

it says it supports slower FSB speeds.

ianjpage · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2006, 10:37:44 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

I'll read the manual when it arrives LOL

it says it supports slower FSB speeds.

Kewl sounds like it be ok then

FUBAR · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2007, 01:51:14 pm »

Well it hasn't been quite as el-cheapo than originally planned but still cheaper than a new PC...

Ian are you still avaliable to help sunday morning if all the bits arrive on time?

55starchief · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2007, 01:52:33 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

Well it hasn't been quite as el-cheapo than originally planned

always the way mate

ianjpage · « **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2007, 02:00:21 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

Ian are you still avaliable to help sunday morning if all the bits arrive on time?

Yup juss gimme a shout by sat night so i know if i have to get up early sunday or not

FUBAR · « **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:34:11 pm »

Quoting: ianjpage

Yup juss gimme a shout by sat night so i know if i have to get up early sunday or not

Will do m8, hopefully I should be able to follow the instructions for the Mobo to get it physically setup so we should be ready to just do the onscreen stuff when you arrive.

Also how can I backup my internet favourites? i'd hate to have to write them all down!

55starchief · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:36:30 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

Also how can I backup my internet favourites? i'd hate to have to write them all down!

try export

FUBAR · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:44:53 pm »

Quoting: 55starchief

try export

Tis true, it is nicer than Regular Carlsberg...

philoldsmobile · « **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:51:02 pm »

ianjpage · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2007, 10:35:12 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

Will do m8, hopefully I should be able to follow the instructions for the Mobo to get it physically setup so we should be ready to just do the onscreen stuff when you arrive.

Kewl just make sure you careful when handling the RAM / cpu etc - dont wanna fry it afore its even in the machine!!

Quoting: FUBAR

Also how can I backup my internet favourites? i'd hate to have to write them all down!

FOR IE = What you have is under your profile direcory under C:\ Documents and settings (i.e. C:\Documents and settings\FUBAR) will be a "favourites" directory - copy this whole folder and voila done!

FOR FIREFOX = into firefox, Bookmarks -> Manage -> File -> Export

FUBAR · « **Reply #17 on:** January 03, 2007, 05:58:26 pm »

Quoting: ianjpage

FOR IE = What you have is under your profile direcory under C:\ Documents and settings (i.e. C:\Documents and settings\FUBAR) will be a "favourites" directory - copy this whole folder and voila done!

Cheers Ian, Done!

FUBAR · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2007, 06:02:54 pm »

Ooh 1 more question, what about all the emails I have in MS Outlook? they are on my PC so I don't want to lose them...

no worries found it...

ianjpage · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2007, 09:29:05 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

Quoting: ianjpage
FOR IE = What you have is under your profile direcory under C:\ Documents and settings (i.e. C:\Documents and settings\FUBAR) will be a "favourites" directory - copy this whole folder and voila done!

Cheers Ian, Done!

Kewl!

Quoting: FUBAR

Ooh 1 more question, what about all the emails I have in MS Outlook? they are on my PC so I don't want to lose them...

no worries found it...

LOL ok - one thing to remember though - is you need to configure the new install of outlook BEFORE putting you mail files in the right place, otherwise it wipes them - trust me i did it once!! (but only the once tho!)

ianjpage · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2007, 09:29:50 pm »

also dont forget your address book from outlook!!!

EDGE · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2007, 12:12:18 am »

from out look you can export al your folders to a .pst file.. i think its in tools>import/export ... the select export to a file....

SHAZZAM

EDGE

55starchief · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2007, 08:40:51 am »

Quoting: EDGE

from out look you can export al your folders to a .pst file.. i think its in tools>import/export ... the select export to a file....

that is correct

ianjpage · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2007, 08:48:02 am »

Quoting: EDGE

from out look you can export al your folders to a .pst file.. i think its in tools>import/export ... the select export to a file....

SHAZZAM

EDGE

yeah but as i say you can do it at a OS level as well

FUBAR · « **Reply #24 on:** January 04, 2007, 03:57:45 pm »

Oh and in other good news it seems when my PC was rehoused into its flamed case I DID remember to stick the windows CD Key sticker to the back of it!! Phew!!

If I hadn't the whole lot would be on hold as I can't afford to buy a new copy!