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n00b question...CPU Ratio
Name: Garry Date: August 25, 2004 at 15:05:42 Pacific OS: Windows2000pro CPU/Ram: P4 1.7ghz/256mb
Comment:
I know this might be a dumb question, but what it cpu ratio? mines on the lowest 8.0x is this good or bad? Thx...and sorry for the n00b question.
Name: jam Date: August 25, 2004 at 19:43:13 Pacific
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The ratio is the same as the multiplier. Since you didn't mention the CPU, I have no idea if 8.0x is right or wrong...if it's in reference to your P4 1.7, it doesn't make any difference what you set it to, the CPU locks the multiplier & changing the setting will have no effect...
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Response Number 2
Name: Sabertooth Date: August 25, 2004 at 20:50:18 Pacific
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Your ratio should be set to default, which should be 17 (P4 1.7Ghz). The only way to overclock your CPU is via the FSB and be very careful since you can't lock your AGP/PCI bus, you don't want to just jump to 133mhz if you want your PC to remain stable.
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Response Number 3
Name: Garry Date: August 26, 2004 at 08:56:36 Pacific
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My cpu is 1.70ghz and it acts real slow on some games, would that be why? the multiplier on 8.0x it goes up to 24x max
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Response Number 4
Name: Sabertooth Date: August 26, 2004 at 09:13:39 Pacific
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Your multiplier is factory locked, change it the heck you want and it won't make a darn difference. If your games are running slow run a thorough chkdsk, defrag your drive and get a better graphics card.
Sometimes the best news is bad news.
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Response Number 5
Name: Garry Date: August 26, 2004 at 11:18:05 Pacific
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Im trying to run a old game made for pentium 1 computers, and it acts real slow on mine, i got a decent video card g-force 5600xt
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Response Number 6
Name: jam Date: August 26, 2004 at 16:12:03 Pacific
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1. right click on the shortcut or executable file for your game
2. click 'properties'
3. click the Compatibility tab
4. under 'compatibility mode', set it to Windows 95
5. check the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
6. click APPLY
7. try your game
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Response Number 7
Name: Garry Date: August 26, 2004 at 17:53:14 Pacific
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id be good to try, but i use 2000 pro not xp. -anti xp- lol
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Response Number 8
Name: jam Date: August 26, 2004 at 18:30:01 Pacific
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