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Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood
Yup, I was doing a lot of research on it this morning. There are a few on eBay. They go for around $60. I think that's a worthwhile investment. I've checked the benchmarks over my current 2500+ Barton, and it is a fair bit better.
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As well, depending on your MB configuration utility, you can over-clock it very easily for about a 15% gain while only adding +/- (3)1*. If you can over-clock your memory separately (MSI), you can really smoke the benchmark results.
This antiquated rig is a Sempron 2400+ (1.6) over-clocked to 2.2, with the memory tweaked, and the AGP locked. That is something that should not be messed with (AGP), 'some' manufacturers allow the FSB and the AGP to be tweaked. I like MSI's ability to separately tweak just the CPU, or just the memory, or just the FSB, or all simultaneously, all the while the capability to "lock" the AGP port.
CPU pushed from 1.6 to 1.9 clock speed (raw).
FSB pushed from 166 to 197 (first failure is at 199), effectively pushing CPU to 2.2 through FSB clock multiplier.
Memory events tweaked faster by one step each setting.
Runs smooth for hours on end, average CPU temp is 50*C, but AMD runs hotter normally, and I have internal alarm, and extra automatic cooling that kicks in @ 56*C, with manual override if needed. With 3D game running in back ground, streaming audio, and editing video I can push it to 58*C, before the automatic cooling makes you stop or leave the room one. Once the ThermalTake volcano AI takes over, it's time to either stop or vacate the room, unless of course you don't mind experiencing what many have related to as a "727 preparing for take off".
Good luck with your build. The art and lore of home built appears to be fading fast with the onset of budget PCs capable of twice the performance for half the price.
