1.8 to a 2.4

[moddingfury]

Would I notice a big difference if I jumped from my current P4 1.8gHz to a 2.4gHz??? I'm just wondering if it's worth spending the extra 200 or so dollars to upgrade. Thanks for any replies guys...

-ModdingFury

1.8 northwood ? and how high is it OCed ?

and what 2.4 the a or the b version

[dynetk]

If it's a 1.8 willy to a 2.4b you'll definately notice a change in performance.

[Stalka]

Originally posted by dynetk
If it's a 1.8 willy to a 2.4b you'll definately notice a change in performance.

if thats the case, then yes.

O ya that would be a huge diff

if you have a 1.8a at 2ghz + then no unless that is a good mobo and you have ****ty ram then the 2.4a would be my choice since it has a higher multiplyer and will OC nice with not so good of ram

[dynetk]

Most 1.8a northwood cores can run at 2.4b speed anyway.

[Stalka]

yea, and some higher. i hear about the sweet dell ones, that do 3.1ghz on air... those are rad!

[moddingfury]

I dunno what version my 1.8 is...I just looked for a good processor and a good price and got it. How would I be able to tell what version it is...and what is the difference between "a" and "b" versions? I am very confused...all I want is a faster ***kin processor...lol.

-ModdingFury

If the CPU has 256 cache then it is a willimite if the default fsb is 100 and has 512 cache it is a "a" chip if the default fsb is 133 then it is a "b" chip

[moddingfury]

I THINK that it has a 400Mhz FSB and 512 cache but im not sure.

-ModdingFury

[Stalka]

then its a p4 1.8a (northwood).

[dynetk]

Download wcpuid from here

http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002.../download.html

It'll tell you what cpu you got

[moddingfury]

So tell me this again...if I upgrade from a 1.8a (northwood) processor to a 2.4b then there is going to be a BIG difference in performance or little difference?

Thanks for the link dynetk!!!

-ModdingFury

[BobS]

big difference

at stock big at OCed levels not much

what mobo are we talking about and what ram are you using

[moddingfury]

I've just got an Intel D845WN...768 PC133 Crucial Memory, not the fastest or latest machine on the market but It's good for what I do...listen to music, watch movies, play games, and of course...post on here!

-ModdingFury

so no OCing then ya that will make a pretty big differance you could be a hella of a lot faster if you keep that 1.8a and invesat in a mobo and DDR ram

[Stalka]

Originally posted by shroomer
keep that 1.8a and invesat in a mobo and DDR ram

thats where u will see the best performance gain-IMO.

^^^ YUPO and the mobo and ram 256mb will run you about the same as the 2.4 CPU

[Stalka]

yea, that definatly sounds like a better solution to me.