So do you think the Processor is OK?

[northcat_8]

This is my AMD 2.2 that bought it Thanksgiving night. I think I may have had a heat issue or maybe rendering a high graphic 3D animation sequence for 19 hours straight might have played a role in it....




The battle ground, my new P4 box is there on the left of the monitor and the dead one serving as a laptop table while I'm downloading the new drivers I need. My work area is not usually that messy but we were on Thanksgiving break and I was working on it all the time.

Installing XP Pro




All is well now though, I finally got it all together and flying right last night. I even went ahead and did some video work.

I have a pic of the MoBo and things but I haven't copied them from the Camera yet.

I do know this...frontside USB 2.0 ports kickass!!! Especially since I typically use a Pen Drive.

[yoda313]

Hello,

NOT GOOD

I don't think it's supposed to be discolored in the middle there.

Kevin

[Capmaster]

It still runs?

[bazooka]

Unfortunately, NC , that processor is toast.

The burn mark in the center is not good.

[VCDHunter]

It still runs?

Its a testament to AMD if it ******* does

[Capmaster]

It still runs?

Its a testament to AMD if it ******* does

I was gonna say: <note to self ....buy AMD next time ...holy shit >

[northcat_8]

No it doesn't run anymore. But I will say this, having always been a AMD man, I had to go P4 because that's all my friend had, having done some video with the P4 2.666, I wonder what the **** I have been doing with AMD.

Now I know several things play big roles in that, 800 mhz plays a big role, a 533 FSB plays a big role, a on chip 512 MB cache plays a big role, I don't know how much HT plays in it but still, I should have switched years ago.

[Capmaster]

No it doesn't run anymore. But I will say this, having always been a AMD man, I had to go P4 because that's all my friend had, having done some video with the P4 2.666, I wonder what the **** I have been doing with AMD.

Now I know several things play big roles in that, 800 mhz plays a big role, a 533 FSB plays a big role, a on chip 512 MB cache plays a big role, I don't know how much HT plays in it but still, I should have switched years ago.

Atta boy It was just a matter of time before we assimilated you into the world of "Int-hell" MWUUUHAHAHA!!!

[makntraks]

.... on chip 512 MB cache

WTF?????
I'll read that as a typo... as it should be 512KB.
If it is TRULY 512MB cache I want one!


Highest they go is 1MB...

makntraks

[northcat_8]

Um yes you would be right...512 KB

all these damn kids coming up here with questions and shit distracting me from my whoring...fuckers

[stiltman]

Damn and I thought I had a messy desk and room

[bazooka]

No it doesn't run anymore. But I will say this, having always been a AMD man, I had to go P4 because that's all my friend had, having done some video with the P4 2.666, I wonder what the **** I have been doing with AMD.

Now I know several things play big roles in that, 800 mhz plays a big role, a 533 FSB plays a big role, a on chip 512 MB cache plays a big role, I don't know how much HT plays in it but still, I should have switched years ago.

Atta boy It was just a matter of time before we assimilated you into the world of "Int-hell" MWUUUHAHAHA!!!

Resistance is not Futile. I will still buy AMD.

[flaninacupboard]

I don't think anyone ever denies Intel chips are better at video, they just cost more.

For those of us who do some video, some games, lots of surfing, and are general tightasses, AMD suits fine

[northcat_8]

For $75 I couldn't pass it up.

P4 2.666 Ghz, Intel D865GCL MoBo, P4 Tower and ATI Radeon 9800 video card.

I had to get a different MoBo because the D845EPI that I got the first time was trash and I didn't want it after a little research on it. So the MoBo was an extra $15

[zzyzzx]

It still runs?

No. Duh.

[northcat_8]

Inside the new box. I've already listed the specs and updated my profile here at videohelp.com



As you can see I was still in the midst of installing, my HD's weren't screwed in yet. But I am using it to post this thread on videohelp.com's OT forum, so it is at least good enough to do over half of what I need a computer for

[thayne]

I tell you one thing about AMD, their stock is up almost 50% in the last 6 months! And I own a bunch

[ViRaL1]

.... on chip 512 MB cache

WTF?????
I'll read that as a typo... as it should be 512KB.
If it is TRULY 512MB cache I want one!


Highest they go is 1MB...

makntraks

2MB for the Extreme Edition.

[Capmaster]

.... on chip 512 MB cache

WTF?????
I'll read that as a typo... as it should be 512KB.
If it is TRULY 512MB cache I want one!


Highest they go is 1MB...

makntraks

2MB for the Extreme Edition.

But isn't that level 3 cache instead of level 2? Still fast, but the 64-bit CPUs edge it out for less money.

However ...if I found one in my stocking Christmas morning, I wouldn't be disappointed 8)

[ViRaL1]

Imagine the bent pins from snagging on the fabric.

[Capmaster]

Imagine the bent pins from snagging on the fabric.

I'd be willing to risk it

[rallynavvie]

I always wanted to toast an Athlon but never got the chance

I can't relive my AMD vs. Intel rant from another thread recently but I know what it's like to switch from AMD to Intel. I may soon be switching back to AMD, but not for video work.

Recommend a heatsink for Christmas. Better cooling isn't just for overclockers, it's just all-around better for your computer. Also see what happened to your previous processor? Not that something similar would happen to the self-saving P4, but it never hurts to slap a big chunk of copper on your processor.

[rhegedus]

I see an Intel v AMD slugfest coming on

All you AMD fans, just admit it - you're cheapskates with no class

[bazooka]

I see an Intel v AMD slugfest coming on

All you AMD fans, just admit it - you're cheapskates with no class

I may be a cheapskate but I do have class. :P

The athlon 64's beat intel into the ground.

[northcat_8]

I see an Intel v AMD slugfest coming on

All you AMD fans, just admit it - you're cheapskates with no class

Hey now....while I may be an AMD fan, I do have class

Matter of fact I have 6 of them daily <ok, I'll go sit in the corner now >

[Capmaster]

I see an Intel v AMD slugfest coming on

All you AMD fans, just admit it - you're cheapskates with no class

Hey now....while I may be an AMD fan, I do have class

Matter of fact I have 6 of them daily <ok, I'll go sit in the corner now >

I have class too ...but it's "lower". Oops wait ....no...I'm an Intel guy. Never mind

[tekkieman]

So, if I have one of each, does that make me a cheapskate with class, or a no-class elitist???

[Capmaster]

So, if I have one of each, does that make me a cheapskate with class, or a no-class elitist???

Yes

[tekkieman]

So, if I have one of each, does that make me a cheapskate with class, or a no-class elitist???

Yes

8)

[ViRaL1]

Cyrix pwns u all!!!!1!1