What highest microprocessor for NF7-S rev2 ?

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What is the highest AMD microprocessor supported by an ABIT NF7-S rev. 2
?

Actually, I have-it with an AMD Athlon XP 0.13µ (FSB333), but would like
to upgrade the microprocessor to the maximum possible on this mobo ;
knowing the Abit Manual says this motherboard is ready for the FSB400
microprocessors.

Thanks in advance for your opinion.

On Wed, 05 May 2004 18:01:27 +0200, natric wrote:

[This followup was posted to alt.comp.mainboards.abit and a copy was
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What is the highest AMD microprocessor supported by an ABIT NF7-S rev. 2
?

Actually, I have-it with an AMD Athlon XP 0.13µ (FSB333), but would
like to upgrade the microprocessor to the maximum possible on this mobo
; knowing the Abit Manual says this motherboard is ready for the FSB400
microprocessors.

Thanks in advance for your opinion.

The max multiplier for an AMD XP cpu is 24 (assuming you get one
unlocked). Your board supports an official FSB of 200MHz (real speed). So
24x200=4800MHz.
Now the fastest they make is the 3200+, which runs at 11x200 for 2200MHz,
before overclocking.
Many have unlocked Bartons running over 2400MHz, and some 2600MHz and
maybe higher depending on cooling, vcore, ram, etc.

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natric wrote:
[This followup was posted to alt.comp.mainboards.abit and a copy was
sent to the cited author.]

What is the highest AMD microprocessor supported by an ABIT NF7-S
rev. 2 ?

Actually, I have-it with an AMD Athlon XP 0.13µ (FSB333), but would
like
to upgrade the microprocessor to the maximum possible on this mobo ;
knowing the Abit Manual says this motherboard is ready for the FSB400
microprocessors.

Thanks in advance for your opinion.

Until Q3 of 2003 is was easy to find an unlocked XP2500+ Barton. Now the
only option for an unlocked processor is the Mobile XP2500+ or a Mobile
2600+.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-401&depa=1

The 333MHz version of the XP3000+ with a 13x multiplier is a good choice for
a locked processor.2500MHz is possible on air, with enough voltage, the
right stepping, and some luck.

The XP3200+ is the fastest officially supported CPU.

Anyone know if AMD is planning to go any higher than that in the Athlon
line?

Jon

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natric wrote:
[This followup was posted to alt.comp.mainboards.abit and a copy was
sent to the cited author.]

What is the highest AMD microprocessor supported by an ABIT NF7-S
rev. 2 ?

Actually, I have-it with an AMD Athlon XP 0.13µ (FSB333), but would
like
to upgrade the microprocessor to the maximum possible on this mobo ;
knowing the Abit Manual says this motherboard is ready for the FSB400
microprocessors.

Thanks in advance for your opinion.

Until Q3 of 2003 is was easy to find an unlocked XP2500+ Barton. Now the
only option for an unlocked processor is the Mobile XP2500+ or a Mobile
2600+.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-401&depa=1

The 333MHz version of the XP3000+ with a 13x multiplier is a good choice
for
a locked processor.2500MHz is possible on air, with enough voltage, the
right stepping, and some luck.

The XP3200+ is the fastest officially supported CPU.

Zeppo wrote:
Anyone know if AMD is planning to go any higher than that in the Athlon
line?

You mean the Barton line?

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...82_608,00.html

That roadmap is out of date, since the Duron Applebred isn't on it.
I wouldn't bet on AMD releasing any new processors for Socket A though.

I have heard that Athlon 130 nm technology is "maxed out" so something
higher than 3200 is very unlikely. That is to say, the 3200 doesn't
overclock very well.

Forrest

Motherboard Help By HAL web site:
http://home.comcast.net/~hal-9000/


On Thu, 6 May 2004 11:09:50 -0400, "Zeppo"
wrote:

Anyone know if AMD is planning to go any higher than that in the Athlon
line?

Jon

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What is the highest AMD microprocessor supported by an ABIT NF7-S rev. 2
?

Actually, I have-it with an AMD Athlon XP 0.13µ (FSB333), but would like
to upgrade the microprocessor to the maximum possible on this mobo ;
knowing the Abit Manual says this motherboard is ready for the FSB400
microprocessors.

Thanks in advance for your opinion.


Well, thanks for all your lighted posts.

Then, and since the highest avail in practice seems to be the Athlon XP
3200+, what do I would get more knowing I'm actually with an Athlon XP
2600+ 0.13µ (FSB333) running @ 2.1GHz (10.5 x 200 ; to be synchro with
my PC3200 RAM) without any voltage increasment nor overdimensionned
cooling system ?

Also, Wes says it could, theorically supports something around 24x200=
4800MHz, but doesn't the socket A limited to 3GHz by design ?

However, do you think it's the good time for buying an Athlon XP 3200+
(model usable at FSB400, of course) ? I mean : does it's time where
price is the lowest as possible and not too late before it becomes
collector ?

Have a good day.

natric wrote:

Also, Wes says it could, theorically supports something around 24x200=
4800MHz, but doesn't the socket A limited to 3GHz by design ?

No, the _socket_ has no such limit.
I believe there is some physical limit regarding a 0.13µ processor not
being able to go above 3 GHz without using extremely low temperature..

natric wrote:
Then, and since the highest avail in practice seems to be the Athlon
XP 3200+, what do I would get more knowing I'm actually with an
Athlon XP 2600+ 0.13µ (FSB333) running @ 2.1GHz (10.5 x 200 ; to be
synchro with my PC3200 RAM) without any voltage increasment nor
overdimensionned cooling system ?

Since you have an NF7-S Rev2, if your current CPU is unlocked, simply change
the multiplier to 11x at 200MHz, in sync, and you will have the equivalent
to an XP3200+. This may require a slight increase in voltage, maybe 25mV. No
special cooling required. If the CPU is locked, you may be able to relax


Also, Wes says it could, theorically supports something around 24x200=
4800MHz, but doesn't the socket A limited to 3GHz by design ?

The board _could_ support a CPU at those speeds. The Barton or T-Bred is
limited to a little less than 3000MHz. The best overclock I've read about
was ~2800MHz with a Prometria rig.

However, do you think it's the good time for buying an Athlon XP 3200+
(model usable at FSB400, of course) ? I mean : does it's time where
price is the lowest as possible and not too late before it becomes
collector ?

You could opt for the XP3200+, of cost is not a concern. Since you're
already at 2100MHz, I don't see the point.
A better bet for overclocking is the 2500+ or 2600+ Mobile, since they are
unlocked.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-401&depa=1

Read the customer reviews to see how far these processors are being
overclocked.

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natric wrote:
Then, and since the highest avail in practice seems to be the Athlon
XP 3200+, what do I would get more knowing I'm actually with an
Athlon XP 2600+ 0.13µ (FSB333) running @ 2.1GHz (10.5 x 200 ; to be
synchro with my PC3200 RAM) without any voltage increasment nor
overdimensionned cooling system ?

Since you have an NF7-S Rev2, if your current CPU is unlocked, simply change
the multiplier to 11x at 200MHz, in sync, and you will have the equivalent
to an XP3200+. This may require a slight increase in voltage, maybe 25mV. No
special cooling required. If the CPU is locked, you may be able to relax


Also, Wes says it could, theorically supports something around 24x200=
4800MHz, but doesn't the socket A limited to 3GHz by design ?

The board _could_ support a CPU at those speeds. The Barton or T-Bred is
limited to a little less than 3000MHz. The best overclock I've read about
was ~2800MHz with a Prometria rig.

However, do you think it's the good time for buying an Athlon XP 3200+
(model usable at FSB400, of course) ? I mean : does it's time where
price is the lowest as possible and not too late before it becomes
collector ?

You could opt for the XP3200+, of cost is not a concern. Since you're
already at 2100MHz, I don't see the point.
A better bet for overclocking is the 2500+ or 2600+ Mobile, since they are
unlocked.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-401&depa=1

Read the customer reviews to see how far these processors are being
overclocked.



Thanks, I'll go to take a try with the 11*200.