HyperThreading... help! - Page 2

Xtant · 08-24-2004, 12:36 PM

If it's a brand new system I wouldn't bother with the HT support thing. It's really not worth it in my book. The only reason I have a HT enabled CPU is because I had no choice in the matter when ordeirng a CPU at this speed. You aren't losing out on huge performance gains or anything trust me.

deepbluesand · 08-24-2004, 01:20 PM

I'll probably take that advice. Thanks a lot. You've been very helpful.

Xtant · 08-24-2004, 01:25 PM

Good luck and enjoy the new system!

**twajetmech** · 08-24-2004, 02:14 PM

It's true, while you won't see much difference in performace with HT while surfing the net or playing games, if you are multi-tasking you will notice it. HT allows the processor to emulate a dual processor unit by using the unused clockcycles of the cpu in parallel to get muti-threads of info processed faster. So, if you are playing a CD, using word and surfing the net all at the same time you'll find things still run smooth, and don't lock up or freeze as they did in the past. You may want to look at your cpu since the intel site states that the 2.4A 533fsb cpu does indeed support HT...you might have been ripped by whoever sold you the cpu.
twajetmech

deepbluesand · 08-25-2004, 04:53 AM

That's interesting.

I contacted Intel Email Support and the guy told me that 2.4A does not support HT which is consistent with the information on http://support.intel.com/support/pr...b/CS-007991.htm
But, on another page on Intel, it say's it's compatible.

It's strange that a company like Intel doesn't know what it's talking about. Whom can you trust really!!!

deepbluesand · 08-25-2004, 08:35 AM

If at all I did want to upgrade, what options do I have now?

I'm also not really happy with the performance of the onboard Intel Extreme Graphics. What is the next best option for me so that I have an AGP slot and also an HT processor?

Xtant · 08-25-2004, 08:46 AM

Well are you talking about purchasing a brand new mobo and CPU? What sort of budget do you have to spend on this stuff? What is the main purpose of your system?

deepbluesand · 08-25-2004, 09:08 AM

Budget is very limited. That's why I bought what I bought in a hurry after my old one died. I just use it for Internet and games.

Can't buy a new one. I guess new motherboard and CPU would mean big money.

08-24-2004, 12:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
Xtant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 144 OS: XP Pro	If it's a brand new system I wouldn't bother with the HT support thing. It's really not worth it in my book. The only reason I have a HT enabled CPU is because I had no choice in the matter when ordeirng a CPU at this speed. You aren't losing out on huge performance gains or anything trust me. __________________ Asus P4C800-E Deluxe rev2.1 Intel P4 3.0e @ 3.6 (240Mhz FSB/1.55vcore) Corsair XMS Pro DDR500 Seagate 120GB Barracuda SATA Maxtor 2x250GB SATA Plextor 40x CD-R eVGA FX6800 Ultra (450/1.21) Creative Labs Audigy Antec True Blue 480W PSU Antec P160 Window Case Coolermaster Hyper6/Vantec 92mm Tornado Swiftech MX-159 MCH Cooler Zalman ZM80D VGA Cooler Matrix Orbital MX412 LCD/Digi Baybus Controller

08-24-2004, 01:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
Xtant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 144 OS: XP Pro	Good luck and enjoy the new system! __________________ Asus P4C800-E Deluxe rev2.1 Intel P4 3.0e @ 3.6 (240Mhz FSB/1.55vcore) Corsair XMS Pro DDR500 Seagate 120GB Barracuda SATA Maxtor 2x250GB SATA Plextor 40x CD-R eVGA FX6800 Ultra (450/1.21) Creative Labs Audigy Antec True Blue 480W PSU Antec P160 Window Case Coolermaster Hyper6/Vantec 92mm Tornado Swiftech MX-159 MCH Cooler Zalman ZM80D VGA Cooler Matrix Orbital MX412 LCD/Digi Baybus Controller

08-24-2004, 02:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
twajetmech I helped the forums. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,388 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	It's true, while you won't see much difference in performace with HT while surfing the net or playing games, if you are multi-tasking you will notice it. HT allows the processor to emulate a dual processor unit by using the unused clockcycles of the cpu in parallel to get muti-threads of info processed faster. So, if you are playing a CD, using word and surfing the net all at the same time you'll find things still run smooth, and don't lock up or freeze as they did in the past. You may want to look at your cpu since the intel site states that the 2.4A 533fsb cpu does indeed support HT...you might have been ripped by whoever sold you the cpu. twajetmech __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs

08-25-2004, 08:35 AM	#26 (permalink)
deepbluesand Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 21 OS: WinXP Pro	options? If at all I did want to upgrade, what options do I have now? I'm also not really happy with the performance of the onboard Intel Extreme Graphics. What is the next best option for me so that I have an AGP slot and also an HT processor?

08-25-2004, 08:46 AM	#27 (permalink)
Xtant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 144 OS: XP Pro	Well are you talking about purchasing a brand new mobo and CPU? What sort of budget do you have to spend on this stuff? What is the main purpose of your system? __________________ Asus P4C800-E Deluxe rev2.1 Intel P4 3.0e @ 3.6 (240Mhz FSB/1.55vcore) Corsair XMS Pro DDR500 Seagate 120GB Barracuda SATA Maxtor 2x250GB SATA Plextor 40x CD-R eVGA FX6800 Ultra (450/1.21) Creative Labs Audigy Antec True Blue 480W PSU Antec P160 Window Case Coolermaster Hyper6/Vantec 92mm Tornado Swiftech MX-159 MCH Cooler Zalman ZM80D VGA Cooler Matrix Orbital MX412 LCD/Digi Baybus Controller

08-24-2004, 01:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
deepbluesand Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 21 OS: WinXP Pro	I'll probably take that advice. Thanks a lot. You've been very helpful.

08-25-2004, 04:53 AM	#25 (permalink)
deepbluesand Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 21 OS: WinXP Pro	That's interesting. I contacted Intel Email Support and the guy told me that 2.4A does not support HT which is consistent with the information on http://support.intel.com/support/pr...b/CS-007991.htm But, on another page on Intel, it say's it's compatible. It's strange that a company like Intel doesn't know what it's talking about. Whom can you trust really!!!

08-25-2004, 09:08 AM	#28 (permalink)
deepbluesand Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 21 OS: WinXP Pro	Budget is very limited. That's why I bought what I bought in a hurry after my old one died. I just use it for Internet and games. Can't buy a new one. I guess new motherboard and CPU would mean big money.