WTB: (Maybe) Dothan CPU

[SaberX]

Maybe looking for a P-M Dothan CPU for a T4x system.The CPU with 2 meg cache...

Just want to see what the best bang for the buck is now....

[underclocker]

FYI, the T40, T41, T42's take the 400MHz bus Dothans, the T43's should receive the 533MHz bus Dothans.

You might want to clarify you preference.

IMHO, it's hard to argue with a $25-$35 1.7GHz Dothan upgrade for any sub-1.6GHz 400MHz bus T4x.

[Harryc]

For a T43, this is my vote for 'bang for the buck'.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=SL7S9

For T40/41/42 with a 1.6 or lower Banias, I agree with Underclocker. 1.7 Dothan.

[SaberX]

FYI, the T40, T41, T42's take the 400MHz bus Dothans, the T43's should receive the 533MHz bus Dothans.

You might want to clarify you preference.

IMHO, it's hard to argue with a $25-$35 1.7GHz Dothan upgrade for any sub-1.6GHz 400MHz bus T4x.

Sorry about that.
Forgot all about the 533Mhz CPU's for the T43's.

I'm looking for the 400Mhz FSB CPU.
It's for a T41 to replace a P-M 1.5Ghz (1meg cache) cpu.


Just wondering what speed you would get if you use a 533bus CPU in a T41 that uses the 400 bus?

[Harryc]

Using a Dothan 2.0GHz SL7SM as an example, since it has a 15x multiplier, I'd expect it to run at 1.5Ghz in a T41. I'd go for a 1.7GHz Dothan ($25 and up) with a 400MT/S Front side bus. The 1.8's are usually under $80 as well, so that's another decent choice. Once you get up into the 2.0Ghz and higher range, they run $130 and up. Unless you are using every bit of processor power at that point, you are looking at diminishing returns on the dollar. These are EBay prices.

Heres a good reference chart -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_In ... processors

[kaotic504]

sorry, i don't mean to thread hack but, when you do get your CPU, i think there's a pin trick to overclock it. i just forgot what pins to short.