Max CPU speed for motherboard? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

happymaan · 06-10-2003, 11:07 PM

I have a MSI K7T266Pro2. http://www.msicomputer.com/product/d...el=K7T266_Pro2

The specs say I can go to a 1900+XP, does that mean I'm limited to that to a 1900mhz XP? Is there a way to put a faster XP chip in the motherboard?

I just read that half life 2 wants a 2 ghz system, I don't mind spending 60 dollars to turn my 1500xp to a 2000+ghz system.

-happymaan

Motry Latchman · 06-11-2003, 01:40 AM

An XP 2000+ is not really 2GHz. You should probably find out what Half Life 2 really needs before you spend any money. If Sierra has a system spec. they might specify it separately for Athlon and for Pentium4. You might even not have to upgrade at all.

hrdwareguy · 06-11-2003, 04:58 AM

To answer you question, No. You can not put a processor on a board where the processor is faster than what the bord will take. The board will not recognize it and it will not boot.

The_Dude · 06-11-2003, 06:45 AM

and you should do fine w/ the athlon xp 1900+ for half life 2.

cj22009 · 06-11-2003, 07:09 AM

Check and see if you have a bios update for your board somtimes the updated bios will let you run higher cpus but athlon xp's dont run at the speed on the box its just a pr rating amd is basicly saying that a 1900 or what ever does the same amount of work as a p4 1900

The_Dude · 06-11-2003, 07:13 AM

you can overclock to 2ghz!

dolemite175 · 06-11-2003, 06:34 PM

Just update the bios and you should be able to get better than a xp 1500+, depending on what version your 1900+ is you should be able to overclock the hell out of it

06-10-2003, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
happymaan Insane Location: los angeles	Max CPU speed for motherboard? I have a MSI K7T266Pro2. http://www.msicomputer.com/product/d...el=K7T266_Pro2 The specs say I can go to a 1900+XP, does that mean I'm limited to that to a 1900mhz XP? Is there a way to put a faster XP chip in the motherboard? I just read that half life 2 wants a 2 ghz system, I don't mind spending 60 dollars to turn my 1500xp to a 2000+ghz system. -happymaan

06-11-2003, 01:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Motry Latchman Crazy Location: to the right of the Coral Sea	An XP 2000+ is not really 2GHz. You should probably find out what Half Life 2 really needs before you spend any money. If Sierra has a system spec. they might specify it separately for Athlon and for Pentium4. You might even not have to upgrade at all. __________________ I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it. Groucho Marx

06-11-2003, 04:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	To answer you question, No. You can not put a processor on a board where the processor is faster than what the bord will take. The board will not recognize it and it will not boot. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

06-11-2003, 06:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	and you should do fine w/ the athlon xp 1900+ for half life 2. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-11-2003, 07:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	you can overclock to 2ghz! __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-11-2003, 07:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
cj22009 On the edge of control Location: Ga	Check and see if you have a bios update for your board somtimes the updated bios will let you run higher cpus but athlon xp's dont run at the speed on the box its just a pr rating amd is basicly saying that a 1900 or what ever does the same amount of work as a p4 1900

06-11-2003, 06:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
dolemite175 Tilted	Just update the bios and you should be able to get better than a xp 1500+, depending on what version your 1900+ is you should be able to overclock the hell out of it