P4 32e oops

munch · Post by **munch** » Fri May 21, 2004 6:34 am

I have just done some reading (on net and on planetz)and have not assembled my system yet. It seems that people are generally saying use the Pentium 3.2 and not the 3.2e(prescot vs northwood debates). I have purchased the 3.2e and am feeling a like a have made a bad choice. I have not opened the box yet so I might be able to exchange the 3.2e for a 3.2. I'm getting more nervous about this upgrade at the passing of each hour. please put my mind at rest and tell me the processor I have bought is going to be fine. thanks anyone for replies

AndreD · Post by **AndreD** » Fri May 21, 2004 8:36 am

We have no problems with the prescott series!
(but no performance advantage)

munch · Post by **munch** » Fri May 21, 2004 9:23 am

thank you. Thats all I wanted to hear.I really didn't expect to be this aprehensive about this upgrade!!!

darkrezin · Post by **darkrezin** » Fri May 21, 2004 2:11 pm

They run a bit hotter over here. Should be fine otherwise as far as P4's go.

munch · Post by **munch** » Fri May 21, 2004 3:23 pm

yeah I read about that today.....I might keep my new DAW in the fridge next to the beer.

The Zalman cooler looks good, but will stick with the provided Intel Heatsink for now.

astroman · Post by **astroman** » Sat May 22, 2004 12:55 pm

it's a real shame what Intel provides in the 'boxed' package

if silence is a concern check the mechanical connection of the cooler/fan construction.
I've replaced the Intel with a cheapo Arctic which is in fact less noisy due to slower rotation / larger fan, but the whole thing is resonating nicely on top of the metal parts.

cheers, Tom

munch · Post by **munch** » Sun May 23, 2004 7:13 am

I will just have to find out how noisy the intel heatsink/fan is and wether it bothers me too much. Just nother thing.I'm not gonna use Thermal paste on the processor, just the pad. Do People here use thermal paste on their P4 processors?

AndreD · Post by **AndreD** » Sun May 23, 2004 12:18 pm

1. It IS noisy...

2. Depens on heatsink/fan manufacturer..

My recommendation:
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/en/
(cheap and soundless)

best,
andre

[ This Message was edited by: AndreD on 2004-05-23 13:19 ]

Post by **garyb** » Sun May 23, 2004 3:32 pm

with the cooler that comes with the "boxed" processor,no paste is needed because there is a thermal substance on the cooler(don't scratch it).

valis · Post by **valis** » Sun May 23, 2004 11:45 pm

Just thought I'd add that the P4 line is pretty much dead as of next year...

Post by **garyb** » Mon May 24, 2004 2:57 am

good point. the pcs made from them should work a litle longer though..

munch · Post by **munch** » Mon May 24, 2004 6:27 am

P4 dead as of next year?. I was under the impression that the Prescott series was Intels plan ahead for the time being and the Intel 875p board will support the faster & faster chips?

valis · Post by **valis** » Mon May 24, 2004 6:57 am

You're correct but the Prescott will be the LAST p4 core.
They have announced that they dropped all subsequent 'netburst' development and are switching over to focus on dual-core designs based on Centrino which is a continuation of the P6 (pentiumpro/PII/PIII) line.

http://www.planetz.com/forums/viewtopic ... forum=31&3