http://forums.amd.com/forum/index.cfm?forumid=1 FuseTalk Hosting Executive Plan http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=121688 2009-11-07T15:12:53 -05.00 webdevoman 21
I have been a lurker for a long time and I finally have something I really need advice with. I figured who better to ask then the CPU brains here? Anyhow, nice to meet yopu all...

I am working on an upgrade but for now I have a couple older cpu's to work with and I need to know which one is faster...

# A = AMD Athlon 64/3700+/1M L2 cache "ClawHammer" = This CPU will be paired with the K8-x Motherboard and 2 gigs of mem



#B = AMD Athlon Barton 3000 with a7n8x deluxe Motherboard and 2.5 gig of mem..



I believe the 3700 starts at about 2200 mghz and can be over clocked to 2400--I actually had this cpu running at 2475 stable ...


I cannot get the Barton running past 2150 with a high performance fan without being to unstable. I am also having issues with using large sata drives...



I currently have both of these cpus and I am just trying to decide which one I should use until I can build my dream pc which will happen in about 2 months. I am an avid WOW player and I play other games as well. I also use my pc for media recording, converting etc...

I am currently using the Barton but I am thinking about switching back to the 3700 just for stability. Which one do you guys think is faster and better for me for the next 2 months.. I am also a web designer/ developer so reliability is important and I often use CS3 and Dreamweaver as well in addition to databases..

Thanks much... I just wanted some options before I go through this switch today. It is a RPITA with my current case..

Rich
webdevoman




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I'm new here. I just want to upgrade my computer for playing FEAR 1.
I'm getting lag for play FEAR 1 which under the setting listed below.
Could everyone please suggest me which part that I must upgrade.
Thank you

Here is my current setting for my PC:

Amd sempron processor 3400+ socket 754 core speed 2009.3MHZ
L1 D-Cache 64kb size
L1 l-Cache 64kb size
L2 Cache 256kb size
512mb DDR single channels max bandwidth pc3200(200MHZ)
Nvidia GeForce 6100]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=120658 2009-10-20T16:57:40 -05.00 dvalyo 1
Spex - Compaq Presario F557US (RZ330UA), 2 GB RAM, 100 GB HDD (next on the upgrade list), Sempron-M 3500 processor, Windows 7 Enterprise (trial)

And if possible, how practical? It would be my first laptop surgery. is it something an intermediate hobbyist (navy electrician) can pull off? How can i estimate power utilization to prepare for any power supply issues to consider?

These forums seem to have a very high signal to noise ratio- thanks in advance for any input!]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=120271 2009-10-13T13:20:48 -05.00 Batteryelectro 5 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=120108 2009-10-10T04:02:38 -05.00 asef 5 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=120031 2009-10-08T17:23:44 -05.00 5cardstud 1 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=119549 2009-09-29T16:31:21 -05.00 5cardstud 1
Well I found out it will work and athlon is much better than a sempron.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=118604 2009-09-08T18:40:58 -05.00 MrGreen 4
I'm here to learn how to overclock my AMD Sempron 3100+ processor, hoping to get some at least better than ~1.8GHz... At least I can still play cod4 on this.

Here are my specs:
OS - Windows 7 RC, build 7100. 32-bit.
Processor - AMD Sempron 3100+, ~1.8GHz
Video Card - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GS - 256mb
Memory/RAM - DDR (don't know the exact number, tell me if I need it) - 2gb
Motherboard - Acer K8VM800MAE
Power Supply - 300W (tell me if more info is needed)
[If I missed anything, let me know]

I know what you're thinking... "It's 2009, why does this noob still have this old processor!?" Meh, this computer is 5 years old and teh only things upgraded are the Memory/RAM and Video Card. I'm only 15 and all the places to get a job around here are Fast Food... which requires age 16 or older. Anyway...

So yes, I'm hoping to get this overclocked to at least 2.2GHz.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=117895 2009-08-23T16:58:49 -05.00 noxus 2 I`m new here, so i need a huge mounts of info, part of it i found in the forum - second - still searching :>
So, I have and old desktop PC with these hardware specifications:

--------[ EVEREST Ultimate Edition ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v5.00.1650
Benchmark Module 2.4.258.0
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Quick Report
Computer NOXUS
Generator Administrator
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition 5.2.3790 (Win2003 Retail)
Date 2009-08-23
Time 23:52


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Computer Type ACPI Uniprocessor x64-based PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13 (IE 7.0)
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name NOXUS
User Name Administrator
Logon Domain NOXUS
Date / Time 2009-08-23 / 23:52

Motherboard:
CPU Type AMD Sempron, 1600 MHz (8 x 200) 2800+
Motherboard Name Asus K8N4-E (3 PCI, 3 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 3 DDR DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN)
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce4 SLI, AMD Hammer
System Memory 1536 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
DIMM1: 256 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-4-4-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.0-4-4-7 @ 166 MHz)
DIMM2: 256 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-4-4-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-3-3-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM3: A-Data SCNGC1A16 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz)
BIOS Type Award (10/21/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 6600 (256 MB)
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 6600 PCI-E
Monitor Proview 787 Pure Flat [17" CRT] (124543136)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Realtek ALC850 @ nVIDIA nForce4 SLI (CK8-04) - Audio Codec Interface

Storage:
IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce4 Parallel ATA Controller
IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce4 Serial ATA Controller
IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce4 Serial ATA Controller
Storage Controller AE4ERILR IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive Maxtor 82561D3 (2 GB, IDE)
Disk Drive WDC WD3200YS-01PGB0 (298 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:4x, DVD+RW:16x/8x, DVD-RW:16x/6x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
Optical Drive FUBMLE 1EZK92RK9YVK SCSI CdRom Device
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 99998 MB (81265 MB free)
D: (NTFS) 200.4 GB (182.9 GB free)
F: (NTFS) 2441 MB (83 MB free)
Total Size 300.5 GB (262.3 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse Logitech HID-compliant G1 Optical Mouse

Network:
Primary IP Address 77.221.93.227
Primary MAC Address 00-0B-6A-9D-50-B0 (user-defined)
Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport (77.221.93.227)

Peripherals:
USB1 Controller nVIDIA nForce4 SLI (CK8-04) - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller
USB2 Controller nVIDIA nForce4 SLI (CK8-04) - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
USB Device USB camera
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
DMI BIOS Version ASUS K8N4-E ACPI BIOS Revision 1005
DMI System Manufacturer System manufacturer
DMI System Product System Product Name
DMI System Version System Version
DMI System Serial Number System Serial Number
DMI System UUID 20FF1834-CB5BD911-900B0013-D4DE8CAD
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
DMI Motherboard Product K8N4-E
DMI Motherboard Version 1.XX
DMI Motherboard Serial Number 123456789000
DMI Chassis Manufacturer Chassis Manufacture
DMI Chassis Version Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Serial Number EVAL
DMI Chassis Asset Tag 123456789000
DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case
DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 3 / 0

Is there any configuration in BIOS to set my pc a little bit faster? Maybe i dont know something and it could become a really big monster (joking) :>

So, mates, any ideas, like "overcloking" or etc.. ? Really want to test something on this pc :>]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=115835 2009-07-09T14:57:20 -05.00 niw_uk1964 2
I've installed Windows 7 64bit as a trial because of it highly configurable power savings functions. I then plugged my system into a power meter to measure the consumption. Now by no means is this a properly engineered test, but I thought it might provide some interesting data to compare against.

My Phenom II 940BE (all bios settings on auto) pulls 200W on start up. On Prime95 using the large FFT test it pulls 193W on load. Idling it is 113W.

Idle temp: 35 degrees
Full load: 51 degrees after 1 hour.


I then fitted a Sempron LE-1100. It's an energy efficient cpu with a TDP of 45W as opposed to 125W for the 940.

On start up it pulls 193W. On Prime95 using the large FFT test it pulls 135W. Idling it pulls 117W!

Idle temp: 25 degrees
Full load: 37 degrees after 1 hour.


Obviously, this is a rough test and I have a lot of hard drives in my system that bumps up the overall base power consumption, but given the specced difference in TDP I am disappointed with the results from the Sempron as I had read of low power draws of ~20W when idle over at Tom's Hardware for these Sempron cpu's.

By comparison, my old Athlon 64 3000+ in an ECS7610 mobo pulls 120W on full load at 40 degrees C and 90 in idle at 21 degrees C.

It would be interesting to see how a 4850e or 5050e behaves. I suspect they will offer similar power consumption to the Sempron whilst maintaining a useful performance margin when required.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=115329 2009-06-27T18:57:00 -05.00 matt_garman 3 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=114916 2009-06-18T23:17:43 -05.00 alastair_costley 5
It is a very old machine and now it struggles to run the latest games (i did actually manage to play crysis but farcry 2 would run at about 8 fps permenantly) and windows Vista totally kills it.

Should i buy a stop-gap cpu temporarily or is it not worth it?

Cheers -
Alastair]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=113965 2009-05-28T17:58:37 -05.00 opa_opa 11
I've recently been handed a dead emachines W3118 by a friend with the request that I fix it. It has a sempron 3100+ in it. (sticker on front says: 1.8 Ghz, 256 KB L2 Cache, 1600 MHz Bus). I've come to the conclusion that a new motherboard is likely needed. The motherboard has K8MC51GLF printed on it. (a sticker on the board says C3S6350226 K8MC51GLF). Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can either 1) locate an identical motherboard to buy, or 2) identify another currently available motherboard that would be compatible with everything else that is already in the computer. (such as the 256 MB DDR SDRAM)

Thanks in advance!]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=113906 2009-05-27T09:43:02 -05.00 soldout315 2 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=113559 2009-05-19T19:51:34 -05.00 woz3883 3 I'v just installed a new motherboard for a friend. But I cant figure out the correct bus speed for his processor.

The chip is a AM2 socket Sempron 3200+ (L2 = 128kb)

I have look on CPU-Z, and its telling me that its running on 200.9Mhz x9 multiplier = 1808.4 Mhz core speed.

Is this right? As the fsb of the system should be the same, why is his memory running at 301.4 Mhz

How can I get them to match without breaking the computer.... ?

Or what is the correct bus speed for the processor? In the BIOS I have the option to change it from 200 to 300.

This is so confusing ... (I'm quite new to all this)

Many thanks in advance,]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=112734 2009-05-01T22:18:24 -05.00 silent_snake_420 2 Thanks - silent_snake_420]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=111612 2009-04-08T05:17:25 -05.00 bcfc 9
any help or further tips too would be great guys thank u]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=111382 2009-04-02T12:40:29 -05.00 Maggsed 4 first of all hello to everyone on the forum good to be here.
Need help ??
I have a AsUS K8V-X Motherboard with a AMD Athlon 3400 64Bit Socket 754 Processor, the processor has blew !!! Is there a AMD Sempron Processor that will fit my Motherboard i am giving it to my missus as i have purchaced a new system

Thanks in advance for all your help.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=109899 2009-03-04T09:07:16 -05.00 FrankVT 2 Would you tell me if "SEMPRON Si-42" is a Dual-Core CPU ?
What are the main differences (in permormances) between Sempron and Intel Dual Core T4200 ?
Thank you so much in adavance.

Frank]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=109630 2009-02-26T23:27:12 -05.00 fliar 1 I could use some help in solving a boot problem with my laptop. The laptop is 2 years old and was working but a little slow lately. Yesterday when I went to use it it seemed to power up fan hard drive dvd all ran but no video display not even post. I plugged another monitor in but still no display. I believe it to be either a hardware problem with the onboard video card or a virus/problem with the bios. So how can I flash the bios on a laptop without a removable chip?

System specs Gateway 6436 laptop
Processor sempron 3500+
Motherboard R5482m AMD part number 105780

Additional info The lights all come on during the attempted boot. A control R gives a beep with each key stroke. Then all keys will make tone when pushed ( only letter keys) not number or f keys. None of the f keys have any effect. Tried totally powering down system. And removed all periferials no change

Thx]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=108973 2009-02-17T10:45:50 -05.00 rafdmr24 12
My specs are as followed, Amd Sempron 3000+, Gigabyte GA-K8NE, Kingston DDR 400 mhz 2x1gb, XFX 9800GT, Western Digital 320gb sata hdd, Seagate 80gb ide hdd, Maxtor 80gb ide hdd, BenQ dvd-rom, Silverstone 500w psu. Dual booting XP & Vista. Please advise. Thank you.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=108582 2009-02-11T01:11:12 -05.00 steven1976 6
I have an eMachines Desktop T3304. And It 's a spec like this:

CPU: AMD Semprontm 3300+ Processor (64-bit)
(2GHz, 1600MHz System Bus, 128KB L2 cache)
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home SP2

Memory: 256MB DDR (1 × 256MB), 400MHz (PC3200)
Expandable to 2GB

The Motherboard is FIC K8MC51G.

I've upgraded RAM to 2GB. And now I wana do upgrade with CPU.

Can I have some idea from you ??? Thank you very much!!]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=108053 2009-02-02T02:57:38 -05.00 -freelancer- 5 1.8Ghz Processor. i wonder why the processor is rated at 1.5GHz but CBI shows it as 1.8. thanks guys. appreciate the help.
]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=107740 2009-01-28T21:54:57 -05.00 et.support 3
Thanks guys.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=107384 2009-01-23T07:25:55 -05.00 dark mark 5 I need to increase my RAM, how big can I go? I have an e-machine W3050 w/an AMD Sempron 3000+. It's essentially stock (I added 2 CD-RW drives).
And what's this front-side bus speed?
I've already got the go-ahead from reputable tech guys on my upgrade, but Istill don't know jack about what I'm doing. If it all goes well, it'll be just dumb luck (and some resarch) - but if it doesn't, I won't have a clue! If someone can educate me on my computer, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
Dark Mark.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=106910 2009-01-15T19:07:03 -05.00 nauttboy 6
2.2Ghz 512 L2 Cache 400FSB


socket 754


2.0Ghz 128 L2 Cache 800FSB


will the 800FSB over 400FSB make up for the .2ghz and 384(512 - 128) L2 cache lost?

My opinion is the 754 comes out after socket A, it should be faster right?]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=106068 2009-01-02T14:34:38 -05.00 janetchun 4 From what I can tell I have
CPU AMD Sempron 2400+
Motherboard 741GX-M2
RAM 992mb DDR

The graphic it comes with is like 32mb- I found what I think will work:
ATI Radeon HD2400 Pro 512mb DDR2 AGP, Although I am unsure of the difference between DDR/DDR2???

Spore requirements
CPU 2.0 GHZ P4 or =
RAM 512 mb
Video 128mb w/ pixel shader 2.0 support

So when I find a graphic card - will the cpu spped be enough to run the game? From what I can see the 2400+ has only 1.67 GHZ]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=105852 2008-12-29T19:12:24 -05.00 HenryBob 2
Can I replace it with
AMD Sempron 64 3800+ Manila 2.2GHz 256KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Single-Core Processor]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=105698 2008-12-27T11:35:25 -05.00 yacard 2 The processor AMD Semprom LE 1250 have dual core technology or is a simple processor of 2.2Ghz of speed

Thank you very much]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=105213 2008-12-19T09:56:20 -05.00 ajbhavik 4
i am using amd sempron 2400+ motherboard is asus x series RAM IS 256 MB
and my issue that i am not able to LAUNCH 3D GAMES
WHEN I TRY TO OPEN ANY 3D GAMES MY PC RESTARTS.
PLZ SUGGEST ME EXACTLY WHATS WRG AND GIVE SUITABLE TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS
ALSO WIC GRAPHIC CARD IS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE ABOVE MENTIONED SPECIFICATION.SO THAT I CAN AGAIN ENJOY ALL THE LATEST GAMES

PLX DO REPLY SOON]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=105070 2008-12-17T07:15:13 -05.00 gorlykio 2

here goes, i just installed Opensuse 10.3 ( 11's buggy , guess it's the .0?) for college reasons, but searching the site i cant find drivers for the OS for my processor ( or my graphics chip, but thats another issue) and im finding it runs ok but my processor is only running at 800Mhz which is under half the speed it can do (1.8Mhz)

i checked the site and the titernet but no luck

my point im hoping to make is, is there anydrivers for my processor, if not how could i go about getting some.

thanks in advance.. hope somone hears my cry's lol]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=104403 2008-12-08T15:14:57 -05.00 robbj24 6 http://www.motherboardpro.com/...otherboard-p-114.html
on another point got the motherboard from geeks.com thought it was supposed to have a 3100+ but it didnt bought another item a few months ago a cable router couldnt access the gui asked geeks.com about it and they told me because it's meant for isp's and they would have to load thier own bios update so im stuck with it just a warning about buying from them]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=104327 2008-12-07T05:59:08 -05.00 fevox 4 ]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=103525 2008-11-21T09:36:40 -05.00 Laslow 2
Any Help? Thank.

UPDATE: I have read through alot and the post from ganstafm 2/6/07 titled AM2 vs AM2+. However my interest is not maximizing the CPU HT capabilities. Until I bought this PC I was still using and AMD K6 3 running at 600Mhz and only 768Mb RAM, I don't plan an upgrade for at least another five years. That is unless I break it.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=103237 2008-11-16T11:30:11 -05.00 sorn38 4
Was wondering if anyone else here could narrow it down more

ON THE TOP :
AMD Sempron
SDA2800AI03BA
LBBID 0509BPMW
Z612468B51041

ON THE BOTTEM:
27973

thank you]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=103062 2008-11-13T20:02:23 -05.00 ddamir 7

My motherboard is MSI k7n2 delta L ... I've put the Semrpon 2400+.. but it shows it liek AMD Athlon TM (XP) 1000+ ( ... I've updated the bios, but it's the same, any ideas what's wrong ??]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=103025 2008-11-13T06:35:09 -05.00 Gouge 8
I've checked everything out within my limited knowledge, so wondered if it is actually a CPU problem.

Details:
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
System Manufacturer VIA
System Model K7VT4A+
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1999 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. P1.30, 19/07/2004
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
Total Physical Memory 2,048.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 1.41 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 3.85 GB
Graphics card nVidia GeForce FX5700LE

Having messed things up before, I'd appreciate advice on what to do and what further information you need to help me - remembering please, that I am not an expert so I need clear instructions.

Thanks, guys]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=101678 2008-10-18T13:32:14 -05.00 Raul canelon 3 I already have increased the RAM to 2 Gb]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=101447 2008-10-14T00:17:17 -05.00 nauttboy 4 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=100160 2008-09-15T14:57:40 -05.00 tomstrong 5
In a computer I have built, I am going to replace my Sempron 64 processor with a dual core Athlon x2. As best I can tell, I must first remove the heat sink/fan assembly of the installed processor in order to access the processor latch.

Since the installed AMD heat sink uses an adhesive thermal compound, how difficult will it be to remove the heat sink? Will it require enough force to potentially damage the mother board? What is the best way to remove the heat sink safely?

Tom Weeks]]>