I'm looking for a CPU replacement\upgrade and just curious on which core would be better to get for a P4 3.0GHz socket 478.
The Northwood 3.0Ghz\512KB L2 or Prescott 3.0GHz\1MB L2?
Both have HyperThreading and 800MHz FSB
2007-07-24 14:27:48 · 2 answers · asked by Ajv64-EnterSandman 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Prescott would be the newer cpu.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium_4
Also less heat, and more powerful.
2007-07-24 14:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by computertech82 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be sure your mobo supports HT if you really want it.
BUT HT leaks a lot of electric current, turning the processor HOT. Many users just end up turning HT OFF to minimize HEAT.
I would rather go for a 3.0 -3.4Ghz Northwood and perhaps overclock it sometimes to 4.0Ghz.
2007-07-24 21:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋