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tony286 · 06-23-2003, 03:11 PM

Upgrading my cpu to a 2400 xp from a 1700, got fucked on my motherboard upgrade. So thats the highest I can go, I will go to hyperthreading after the new year when prices drop. What is the cpu cooling fan you would recommend ? Want to get a better one not crap.

Jarmusch · 06-23-2003, 03:20 PM

Depends, if you're overclocking or after silence. But I recommend the SLK-800A with a low noise 80mm fan, or even the SLK-900 with an 92mm fan, that is, if your motherboard has enough space around the cpu socket for it. The SLK-900U is attached to the mobo with bolts, so it's more work involved.

I have both btw. The 800 cooling an xp1800+ and the 900 cooling a p4 2.53ghz. Great performance!

Dveron · 06-23-2003, 03:23 PM

what's the deal with hyperthreading, is there a significant performance improvement?

Jarmusch · 06-23-2003, 03:34 PM

It's not THAT significant. It basically acts as two cpu's, so you should see a performance increase on software that supports smp or when running multiple cpu intensive programs at once. As high as 30% in some cases. Or so they say..

06-23-2003, 03:11 PM	#1
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I need tech head opinions cpu fans Upgrading my cpu to a 2400 xp from a 1700, got fucked on my motherboard upgrade. So thats the highest I can go, I will go to hyperthreading after the new year when prices drop. What is the cpu cooling fan you would recommend ? Want to get a better one not crap.

06-23-2003, 03:20 PM	#2
Jarmusch Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12,464	Depends, if you're overclocking or after silence. But I recommend the SLK-800A with a low noise 80mm fan, or even the SLK-900 with an 92mm fan, that is, if your motherboard has enough space around the cpu socket for it. The SLK-900U is attached to the mobo with bolts, so it's more work involved. I have both btw. The 800 cooling an xp1800+ and the 900 cooling a p4 2.53ghz. Great performance!

06-23-2003, 03:23 PM	#3
Dveron Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,794	what's the deal with hyperthreading, is there a significant performance improvement?

06-23-2003, 03:34 PM	#4
Jarmusch Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12,464	It's not THAT significant. It basically acts as two cpu's, so you should see a performance increase on software that supports smp or when running multiple cpu intensive programs at once. As high as 30% in some cases. Or so they say..