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Hello.
I have many reasons to believe that I may have fried my 3400 processor in my current computer. (Very sad I know) I am considering buying a new processor now. I would like to know what is the 'highest end' processor on the 754 socket tpye that is compitable with my K8V-X mobo?
I have already looked and found the 3700 is that the highest? I realize that a 939 socket type would be the best buy but I am unsure if I want a to buy a new mobo also...
Thanks for your input.
ASUS K8V-X
1 gig RAM,
Redaon 9250
AMD 64 3400 Athlon
Thermaltak SVKing Case
Zalman CNP Heatsink
Explain your reasons for thinking you fried it.
ASUS A7N8X-X
Athlon XP 1800+
8.5 x 200MHz
1024MB PC3200 2.5-3-3-7
Asus A9550GE/TD 128MB
WinME/WinXP Pro SP2
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If ASUS says that a 3700 is the fastest socket 745 Athlon64 this MOBO supports, what is your question?
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Asus Model: K8V-X
Revision: 2.0
Form Factor: ATX
Chipset: VIA K8T800
Bios: 09/21/2005 or later.Recommended Speeds:
AMD Athlon 64 3700+ (Socket 754)
AMD Athlon 64 3400+ (Socket 754)
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (Socket 754)
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Socket 754)
AMD Athlon 64 2800+ (Socket 754)
AMD Sempron 3300+ (Socket 754)
AMD Sempron 3100+ (Socket 754)
AMD Sempron 3000+ (Socket 754)
AMD Sempron 2800+ (Socket 754)
AMD Sempron 2600+ (Socket 754)
AMD Sempron 2500+ (Socket 754AMD Athlon XP Processor Recommended Motherboards
http://www2.amd.com/us-en/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/1,,30_2252_869_4348%5e7923,00.html?1117811669AMD Sempron Recommended Motherboards
http://www2.amd.com/us-en/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/1,,30_2252_869_11521%5e11522,00.html?1117825489AMD Athlon 64 Processor Family - Recommended Motherboards
http://www2.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/1,,30_182_869_9460%5e9461,00.html?1117792019AMD Athlon 64 FX Recommended Motherboards
http://www2.amd.com/us-en/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/1,,30_2252_869_9480%5e9481,00.html?1117787086
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before we buy him a new CPU, let's find out if there's actually anything wrong with the one he has
ASUS A7N8X-X
Athlon XP 1800+
8.5 x 200MHz
1024MB PC3200 2.5-3-3-7
Asus A9550GE/TD 128MB
WinME/WinXP Pro SP2
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that would be a good idea. Hey, is the highest FSB a 754 supports a 533mhz? or is it 800? i cant remember!
My Rig:
1040Mhz Pentium 3 OC'd at 1.2Ghz
Aopen MX3WPRO-E mobo
Intel 810 chipset
Onboard Graphics Not sure how many MB
128mb RAM
120GB Maxtor Hard DriveMy Old Rig:
AMD K6 400Mhz
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Refer to post 38664 for lots and lots of detials on the same issue.
I learned recently one of my RAM sticks is a Kingston PC2700 and Nanya PC3200 running at 166mhz.
Memory timings are at 2.5-3-3-7. If you need more information I have it. So this may also be causing the issue. I am not sure though?
The 3700 is the fatest chip for the 754 socket- that was my question.
Thanks for all your help once again.ASUS K8V-X
1 gig RAM,
Redaon 9250
AMD 64 3400 Athlon
Thermaltak SVKing Case
Zalman CNP Heatsink
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As I suspected...there's nothing wrong with your CPU. If it was fried, it wouldn't boot up at all. A CPU works or it doesn't...there's no in between. And upgrading from a 3400+ to a 3700+ would be a waste of money. You were told that in your other thread. Are you sure you reinstalled the HSF correctly & didn't apply too much paste? You should have used a dab about the size of a BB & spread it out thinly & evenly. Here's the best instructions you'll find:
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions_big2.htm
Are you trying to run your PC2700 RAM at 200MHz? or are they both running at 166MHz? Download memtest86...use the file to create a bootable floppy, boot off it, & let it run for at least one complete series of tests. If there are any errors, replace the RAM. Run the test with one stick at a time.
http://www.memtest86.com/#download0
BTW, upgrade your video card...the 9250 is weak & not a good card for gaming.
ASUS A7N8X-X
Athlon XP 1800+
8.5 x 200MHz
1024MB PC3200 2.5-3-3-7
Asus A9550GE/TD 128MB
WinME/WinXP Pro SP2
0
Both RAM sticks run at 166Mhz. Okay I never ran the memtest86 one stick at a time but I will.
Yes I believe I put the right amount of thermal paste on.
My graphics card was free- I know it sucks but I want a stable system first.
Thanks once again.
ASUS K8V-X
1 gig RAM,
Redaon 9250
AMD 64 3400 Athlon
Thermaltak SVKing Case
Zalman CNP Heatsink
0
Ran memtest86 for 5 passes each with one stick of RAM and no errors showed up. I also ran it with both and no errors again. I think the RAM works the timings are just messed up? Does that make sense?
ASUS K8V-X
1 gig RAM,
Redaon 9250
AMD 64 3400 Athlon
Thermaltak SVKing Case
Zalman CNP Heatsink
0
"I think the RAM works the timings are just messed up?"
I suppose it's possible. Download CPUZ v1.30, unzip & click on CPUZ.exe, then click on the SPD tab....see what's listed on the timing table. But even if your PC3200 has default timings of 3-4-4-8 @ 200MHz, it should be OK at 2.5-3-3-7 @ 166MHz. Did you set the timings manually or did you just go with the BIOS defaults?
http://www.cpuid.org/cpuz.php#download
ASUS A7N8X-X
Athlon XP 1800+
8.5 x 200MHz
1024MB PC3200 2.5-3-3-7
Asus A9550GE/TD 128MB
WinME/WinXP Pro SP2
0
Yes I set then all on default.
Slot 1
512mb
PC2700 (166mhz)
CAS# Latency- 2.5
RAS# to CAS#- 3
RAS# Precharge-3
TRas#-7Slot 2
512mb
PC3200 (200mhz)
CAS# Latency- 2.5
RAS# to CAS#- 3
RAS# Precharge-3
TRas#-7Now they should be fine because the timings match up- or does that mean nothing? Why is RAM so confusing?
ASUS K8V-X
1 gig RAM,
Redaon 9250
AMD 64 3400 Athlon
Thermaltak SVKing Case
Zalman CNP Heatsink
0
Hi
from the manual, it seems you have to populate memory slots 2& 3 for ddr333 configuration not the blue slot1. Any double side stick in slot 2, try it, im not sure why but my k8vse gave similar stability issues till i just went the whole ddr400 route, (from manual; table1 chap2-12) this is a finiky mobo for memory anyway solid perfomer when ok :).
just for info my timings on ddr400
3200 @2000Mhz
htt200 fsb200, 3,3,3,8 (medium setting)
at 166 2.5,3,3,7
at 133 2,2,2,6
bios 1005 trc ,trfc etc set to autoregards
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So just to clarify but I need RAM that states DDR400 in the title?
I have this...
512 MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM
512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM
But I would need this...
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820227210
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820141423
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820141308Thanks
ASUS K8V-X
1 gig RAM,
Redaon 9250
AMD 64 3400 Athlon
Thermaltak SVKing Case
Zalman CNP Heatsink
0
Hi
the asus qvl states any memory of the following brand hynix, infinion, kingston pc3200 (ddr400)
with the part no: KVR400X64C3A/*
where* is ram capacity 512, 1 gig etcsamsung part no;M368L6423ETM/512
you dont need dual channel ram as its a 754 cpu.
http://www.valueram.com/config/ModelsInfoTest2.asp?SysID=20681&mfr=ASUS&model=K8V&OEM=ASU&submit1=Searchalso check on crucial.com handy look up by manufacturer & motherboard.
basically using optimum ram type will ensure pc works at its best, note for 2 sticks of ddr400 use slots 1&2 or 1,3(re above, my error should be chapter 1-11.)
regards
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Okay thank you. For your help. I may buy the RAM from newegg (just because I like newegg and have always used them- your websites were fine) but right now my system is fairly stable if I keep the CPU loads down.
Thanks once again.ASUS K8V-X
1 gig RAM,
Redaon 9250
AMD 64 3400 Athlon
Thermaltak SVKing Case
Zalman CNP Heatsink
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