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Article #86182upgrade suggestion help for doom 3
From: James
Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:49
Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:49
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Hi . Thanks for the info in an earlier post about doom3 and upgrading my pc.
Well, someone recommended downloading a system info tool (many thanks to
that person) so I knew what was
in the box and what i could upgrade to, which i have done. But, I still dont
know what I can upgrade to and wondered if someone could help?! Then i can
get on and order the stuff.
For instance, with the motherboard info below, how do I know what processor
I could put in it? Are athlon 64's the best? What extra memory should I buy?
Another 512mb chip to go next to existing? Please, if someone can help.
Also, will a nvidea GeForce 6800 Ultra actually fit in my machine?!
Many thanks for any help
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Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
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Date 2004-08-06
Time 18:33
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CPU Type AMD Athlon XP, 2133
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SSE
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L1 Data Cache 64 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB (On-Die,
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Package Size 4.95 cm x 4.95 cm
Transistors 37.6 million
Process Technology 6Mi, 0.13 um, CMOS,
Cu
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Company Name Advanced Micro
Devices, Inc.
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http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118,00.html
CPU Utilization:
CPU #1 2 %
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2600+
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IA CPU Serial Number Unknown
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AMD 3DNow! Supported
AMD 3DNow! Professional Supported
AMD Enhanced 3DNow! Supported
AMD Extended MMX Supported
Cyrix Extended MMX Not Supported
IA-64 Not Supported
IA MMX Supported
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Debugging Extension Supported
Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Not Supported
Fast Save & Restore Supported
Fast System Call Supported
Hyper-Threading Technology Not Supported
L1 Context ID Not Supported
Local APIC On Chip Supported
LongRun Not Supported
LongRun Table Interface Not Supported
Machine-Check Architecture Supported
Machine-Check Exception Supported
Memory Type Range Registers Supported
Model Specific Registers Supported
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Page Attribute Table Supported
Page Global Extension Supported
Page Size Extension Supported
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Processor Serial Number Not Supported
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Time Stamp Counter Supported
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Software Thermal Control Not Supported
Temperature Sensing Diode Supported
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12/16/2002-KM266-8235-6A6LVF0BC-00
Motherboard Name FIC AM35
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Bus Type DEC Alpha EV6
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 133 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 267 MHz
Bandwidth 2133 MB/s
Memory Bus Properties:
Bus Type DDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 133 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 267 MHz
Bandwidth 2133 MB/s
Chipset Bus Properties:
Bus Type VIA V-Link
Bus Width 8-bit
Real Clock 53 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 213 MHz
Bandwidth 213 MB/s
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CPU Sockets/Slots 1
Expansion Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP
RAM Slots 2 DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio, Video
Form Factor Micro ATX
Motherboard Size 240 mm x 240 mm
Motherboard Chipset KM266
Extra Features NOVUS
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Company Name First International
Computer, Inc.
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http://www.fic.com.tw/product/motherboard
BIOS Download
http://www.fic.com.tw/support/motherboard/motherboard_all.aspx
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Memory Module Properties:
Module Name Infineon
64D64020GU7B
Serial Number 022D4B15h
Manufacture Date Week 4 / 2003
Module Size 512 MB (2 rows, 4
banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed PC2100 (133 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
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Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us),
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Highest CAS Latency 2.5 (7.0 ns @ 142
MHz)
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MHz)
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Differential Clock Input Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported
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Company Name Infineon
Technologies AG
Product Information
http://www.infineon.com/cgi/ecrm.dll/ecrm/scripts/prod_cat.jsp?oid=-8003
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Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8375
ProSavageDDR KM266
In-Order Queue Depth 4
Memory Timings:
CAS Latency (CL) 2T
RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 3T
RAS Precharge (tRP) 3T
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DRAM Slot #1 512 MB (PC2100 DDR
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AGP Status Enabled
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Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x
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Fast-Write Not Supported
Side Band Addressing Supported, Enabled
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Company Name VIA Technologies,
Inc.
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Driver Download
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Award BIOS Type Phoenix-Award BIOS
v6.00PG
Award BIOS Message Copyright 2000 by
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System BIOS Date 12/16/02
Video BIOS Date 03/01/12
BIOS Manufacturer:
Company Name Phoenix Technologies
Ltd.
Product Information
http://www.phoenix.com/en/products/default.htm
BIOS Upgrades
http://www.esupport.com/biosagent/index.cfm?refererid=40
Problems & Suggestions:
Suggestion Are you looking for
a BIOS Upgrade? Contact eSupport Today!
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