what exactly is cpu ratio? it's an option on my mobo usually set at 3x. i set it to 8x but haven't seen any changes on perfomance.
I think it's the multiplyer - the ratio of FSB speed to CPU clock speed - and you wouldn't see any changes in performance coz most CPU's are multiplyer-locked, which means you can't change it's value, even if there is a setting in the BIOS for it.
surely his wouldn't be set to 3x though?! surely the multi would be around 11-15 on newer chips (and even 6-8 on slower ones)
Well if it's an 800 then I am pretty sure that the multi would be 8x (presuming the default FSB is 100)
oks thnx for hte info. feels good to be on a keybaord with a working space bar i feel like a kid with a new toy!!