Processor speed is usually like 1.8 ghz for example while frontside bus is 533 to 1600mhz for thecomputers I have been checking out. I am looking for a laptop under $1000 and finding sale items from $600 TO $800 WITH xp MEDIA CENTER.
2006-10-17 11:34:35 · 5 answers · asked by virg922 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
On laptops they should only range from 533 to 667, I know of no FSB that are 1600. If they are about the same speed CPU, go for the bigger bus, only opt for the smaller bus if the CPU speed is substantially more.
2006-10-17 12:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Front Side Bus (FSB) is the connection between the CPU and system memory.
The Front Side Bus operates at a speed which is a percentage of the CPU clock speed.
The faster the speed at which the Front Side Bus allows data transfer, the better the performance of the CPU.
Do not forget the L1 and L2 cache sizes!
The purpose of a cache is to enable the CPU to access recently used information very quickly.
A cache will significantly affect CPU performance.
However, caches also represent some difficulties in simple comparison.
Some caches are bigger than others. A typical L1 cache is 256Kb and a typical L2 cache is 1MB.
Generally speaking, the larger the cache, the better the system performance boost. However, this is not always the case.
A cache operates at a certain speed, just like the core of the CPU. Some caches operate at the full speed of the CPU, while others operate at half that speed or less.
A small cache which operates at full speed may be much more useful than a cache which is twice as large but operates at only half the speed of the CPU.
Even comparing cache sizes can be difficult. Some CPU's utilize inclusive caches. In a CPU with an exclusive cache, the data stored in the L1 cache is often duplicated in the L2 cache. Only CPUs which employ exclusive caches will have the full capacity of their L2 caches available.
I hope this helps
2006-10-17 11:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're both important, but a 533 Mhz (actually, it is 133 Mhz) should be fine.
Concentrate on a better CPU. You'll find that the bus speed rating will differ with the type of CPU installed in the laptop anyway.
2006-10-17 11:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by Balk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"chip set" refers to the slots and any other "chips" that are build into the board. You have two options when selecting a system board. You can research the board, pick the best, and then select a processor, video card and memory that fits the board. Or you can decide what you want in the way of processor, video card and memory and then select a system board that fits them. One is going to limit your selections for the other. You can not select a "Type A" socket system board and a "Type B" process. If you are comfortable selecting then process, video card and memory type that you want, you have already come close to selecting your system board. Your choose of the others will usually limit you to only a handful of boards. Then you ceck the specs on the board. Things like how many USB ports does it have? Does it have build in sound? How many SATA (hard drive / DVD drive) controllers does it have? Will it physically fit in the case I have? Etc. General the system board is NOT the main controller of speed. That is the processor and the memory. The major difference between a cheap board and an expensive board is how many ports and controllers you get (four USB ports or eight USB ports, for example). Also is you are purchasing a separate video and audio card, you will not need a system board that includes video and audio chips in its chipset. Hope that helps.
2016-05-21 21:50:39 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just buy it ok.Then add mor ram.
2006-10-21 08:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋