I haven't really been on top of the Intel cpus or motherboards since the core chips came out, I'm in the process of seriously considering upgrading my amd 3500+ and would like a couple of pointers. I am aware that some new cpus are due out in january and may wait until then to upgrade.
First I was a bit confused by the numerous mobo versions available, I think I sused that the P35 makes the most sense, definately with ddr2. I assume that will happily accept a 1066 fsb cpu even though they are all rated to handle 1333?
Is there a real world difference between 1066 and 1333 and if there is, is it just a few fps in games?
Are Intels cpus multiplier locked, if they are what kind of fsb speeds are sensibly obtainable on air cooling say on a Q6600?
I see some mobos accept 1066 DDR2, is there any advantage to running the cpu and memoy fsb in sync or even using 1066 over 800?
Thanks for any help.
First I was a bit confused by the numerous mobo versions available, I think I sused that the P35 makes the most sense, definately with ddr2. I assume that will happily accept a 1066 fsb cpu even though they are all rated to handle 1333?
Is there a real world difference between 1066 and 1333 and if there is, is it just a few fps in games?
Are Intels cpus multiplier locked, if they are what kind of fsb speeds are sensibly obtainable on air cooling say on a Q6600?
I see some mobos accept 1066 DDR2, is there any advantage to running the cpu and memoy fsb in sync or even using 1066 over 800?
Thanks for any help.