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Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 6:34 am
by munch
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
Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 8:36 am
by AndreD
We have <b>no</b> problems with the prescott series!
(but no performance advantage)
Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 9:23 am
by munch
thank you. Thats all I wanted to hear.I really didn't expect to be this aprehensive about this upgrade!!!
Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 2:11 pm
by darkrezin
They run a bit hotter over here. Should be fine otherwise as far as P4's go.
Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 3:23 pm
by munch
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.
Posted: Sat May 22, 2004 12:55 pm
by astroman
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
Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 7:13 am
by munch
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?
Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 12:18 pm
by AndreD
1. It <b>IS</b> noisy...
2. Depens on heatsink/fan manufacturer..
My recommendation:
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/en/
(cheap and soundless)
best,
andre
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Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 3:32 pm
by garyb
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).
Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 11:45 pm
by valis
Just thought I'd add that the P4 line is pretty much dead as of next year...
Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 2:57 am
by garyb
good point. the pcs made from them should work a litle longer though..
Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 6:27 am
by munch
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?
Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 6:57 am
by valis
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