Socket 478 vs Socket 775

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Name: Keefy
Date: August 30, 2006 at 02:59:38 Pacific
Subject: Socket 478 vs Socket 775
OS: Media Centre
CPU/Ram: P4 3.4ghz Prescott
Model/Manufacturer: Custom Build

Comment:

P4 3.4ghz Prescott Edition Socket 478
V's
P4 3.0ghz Socket 775
How do they compare, any ideas i have the 3.4 should i down/upgrade to the 3.0 ???

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Response Number 1

Name: jam
Date: August 30, 2006 at 05:07:48 Pacific
Subject: Socket 478 vs Socket 775

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Going to a S775 CPU will also mean getting a new board, DDR2 RAM, & PCI-E video card...at least it should. I don't see any point in upgrading to S775 if you plan on sticking with DDR1 & AGP.

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Response Number 2

Name: Keefy
Date: August 30, 2006 at 05:09:30 Pacific
Subject: Socket 478 vs Socket 775

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no if i upgrade processor i will have to upgrade the lot thats why im checking before i make a harsh decision
Pentium4 3.40ghz HT Prescott Edition @ 3.74ghz
1Gb Crucial XMS PC3200
1 X 80GB HDD STORAGE IDE
1X 200GB HDD STORAGE/ OS 3 partitions SATA133
WINFAST 6600GT
Gigabyte GA-8S661FXM
600

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Response Number 3

Name: jam
Date: August 30, 2006 at 05:36:55 Pacific
Subject: Socket 478 vs Socket 775

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It really depends why you wanna upgrade. You definitely have a crappy motherboard. I wouldn't wish an SiS based board on my worst enemy...lol. And although the 6600GT certainly isn't a bad card, it's definitely losing ground. If you're gonna go for a complete rebuild, why would you even consider a P4 when the Core2 is SO much faster & not that much more money?

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Response Number 4

Name: Keefy
Date: August 30, 2006 at 05:38:40 Pacific
Subject: Socket 478 vs Socket 775

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Im trying to determine whether my mates processor is faster :( and if it is i wanna upgrade lol
Pentium4 3.40ghz HT PE @ 3.74ghz
1Gb Crucial XMS PC3200
1 X 80GB HDD STORAGE IDE
1X 200GB HDD STORAGE/ OS 3 partitions SATA133
WINFAST 6600GT
Gigabyte GA-8S661FXM
550w PSU

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Response Number 5

Name: Keefy
Date: August 30, 2006 at 05:42:34 Pacific
Subject: Socket 478 vs Socket 775

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P.S ....What board would you suggest if i was to keep the same Build as i already do ?
Pentium4 3.40ghz HT PE @ 3.74ghz
1Gb Crucial XMS PC3200
1 X 80GB HDD STORAGE IDE
1X 200GB HDD STORAGE/ OS 3 partitions SATA133
WINFAST 6600GT
Gigabyte GA-8S661FXM
550w PSU

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Socket 478 vs. Socket 775 478pin vs. socket 479 socket 462 vs socket A Socket 478 and Socket 775 socket 478 and socket 479	Socket 939 vs Socket AM2 Core 2 Duo 478/775 slot vs. socket Socket 754/939 limit?! Question about Socket sizes

Response Number 6

Name: jam
Date: August 30, 2006 at 15:17:37 Pacific
Subject: Socket 478 vs Socket 775

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Getting another S478 board would be a waste of money. And upgrading your CPU just because your "mate's" *may* be faster is a poor reason. The Core2 beats anything currently available but if you look at the GHz rating, it's much "slower" than either of the 2 CPU's you've mentioned. Look at the difference between a "low end" 2.4GHz Conroe & a 3.4GHz Prescott:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html?modelx=33&model1=432&model2=460&chart=174
If all the rest of the hardware was exactly the same except that you have the SiS based board & your "mate" has an Intel based board, his system would beat your's. SiS based boards suck.
I see your CPU is overclocked & the FSB at 220MHz. What about the RAM...is it also running at 220MHz? Even if it is, your board doesn't support running in dual channel mode. Your CPU at 220MHz (880FSB) has a max bandwidth of 7040MB/sec, but your RAM is lagging way behing at 3520MB/sec...& if it's only running at 200MHz, it's even worse at 3200MB/sec.
Boards based on the nForce4 are the fastest, with Intel based boards a close 2nd. VIA & SiS based boards should be avoided unless you're on a budget & performance isn't your primary concern.

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Response Number 7

Name: Keefy
Date: August 31, 2006 at 01:24:53 Pacific
Subject: Socket 478 vs Socket 775

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Point taken Jam, Thanks for your guidance :D
Pentium4 3.40ghz HT PE @ 3.74ghz
1Gb Crucial XMS PC3200
1 X 80GB HDD STORAGE IDE
1X 200GB HDD STORAGE/ OS 3 partitions SATA133
WINFAST 6600GT
Gigabyte GA-8S661FXM
550w PSU

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