Which socket 370 CPU

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  1. simon w

    simon w What's a Dremel?

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    I've got an AOpen AX3S mobo,a PIII-800 and a Celeron 1.2GHz sat here.

    The P3 has a 133MHz FSB, while the Celeron only has a 100MHz FSB. Assuming the AOpen supports a 12x multiplier (not checked yet), which would be the better combination for speed and power consumption?

    This PC is used for web, email, music and films.
     
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    bubsterboo What's a Dremel?

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    I think the p3 would be the winner, but im not sure.
     
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    simon w What's a Dremel?

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    Can't get a picture with the Celeron at the moment. No beeps either :(
     
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    simon w What's a Dremel?

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    There's a BIOS upgrade available for the mobo, but having read the change log I don't think it's going help. Guess I'll be sticking with the PIII.
     
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    geek1017 What's a Dremel?

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    It never hurts to update to the latest BIOS.
    except in some rare or beta cases.
    Of course if it works, don't fix it; is a good general rule.

    Anyway, I'd go for the PIII just because it should have a little more ability than a Celery.
    Overclocking or maybe underclocking should be possible as well. If you're going for a media PC or something.
     
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