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How to Select a Processor?

Although there are many brands on the market processors are more outstanding, but we try to narrow the choice by dividing it into two parts.It is based on availability and needs. The first section is an Intel Pentium 4 family and that both AMD Athlon 64 Family.

Both are brand processor brand most widely sought and used by most people and both have some features that are quite different. Among these are Intel uses long instruction pipelines are designed to produce a scale supertinggi clock speed.While at AMD did not use the feature, but rather use a feature shorter instruction pipelines that produce good efficiency, but unfortunately could not produce a high-speed scale. For common among both of these will certainly be confusing, so we will try to explain how the advantages and kerurangan of each brand processor.

Intel Pentium 4 Family
Usually called Pentium 4. Although in one family but has a different speed.Likewise, the socket is used. Most versions of the Pentium 4 that is used is to use socket 478. In the latest version has been using Socket LGA 775 motherboard to support some of the latest output.

Prescott
It is the first generation of Pentium 4 that has 1 MB of L2 cache and a speed of 3.8 GHz. However, in this processor has a significant constraint, which has a fairly high heat. And processors do not support the operating system and 64-bit applications.The good aspect, this processor does have a good performance to support the needs of multi application and gaming.

Pentium 4 Extreme Edition
Is a premium line of processors from Intel, for desktop PC CPU. Additions have also been using socket LGA 775 and runs on 3.46 GHz with 512 K L2 cache feature added with 2 MB L3 cache and FSB of 1066 MHz. He is also available in 64-bit CPU.

Pentium D
Intel CPU family that has a dual-core architecture. Some series are already available, including the Pentium D 840, 830, and 820 are clocked from 2.80 to 3.20 GHz with 800 MHz FSB. With its cache L2 2x1 MB. With dual-core processors, expected to perform data processing with a shorter time. In addition, the processor has been equipped with EMT64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology), which supports the operating system and 64-bit applications.

If you are interested in buying Intel processors, the Pentium D processor line apparently is an ideal choice. Dual-core and 64-bit support is the main reason.Because the future all applications and operating systems will use 64-bit. In addition to selling price of this processor is quite relevant, which is about U.S. $ 279.

AMD Athlon 64 Family
AMD has three types of processors with different performance. That is, the Athlon 64 and FX Series, also Sempron. Although the three have the same basic technology, but some features and prices offered have significant differences.
Basically, AMD Athlon 64 processor is able to produce a high speed of applications that use a lot of floating point and needs a large bandwidth. Why is that?

AMD Athlon 64
In this processor has two versions. The first version of which still use single-channel memory. The Athlon 64 that use the socket 75. While the second uses socket 939 and already have a dual-channel memory technology. For the price, of course, Athlon 64 754 have a cheaper price than 939. Both have L2 cache of 1 MB, while for the speed offered range from 2.4 GHz to 3.0 GHz.

Athlon 64 FX
This processor is a processor that is most appropriate to support the gamers, because in addition equipped with the L2 cache of 1 MB with the lowest rate offered at 2.6 GHz. At the output processor AMD Athlon 64 or better Athlon 64 FX has supported the application and 64-bit operating system. And now AMD has issued a dualcore processor, the AMD Athlon 64 X2, still using socket 939.

Core Logic Chipset

As we have mentioned earlier, one of the section to select the motherboard used in addition to determining the processor, core logic chipset is also part of that is no less important to consider. Why is that?

If likened to a motherboard is a city, then the core logic chipset is a local government who perform information flow arrangements. The chipset has a vital task. He will command what should be done by the USB port, also determines how quickly the system to access memory. Thus the function of the core logic chipset is very important to support the computer's performance.

Today, some motherboards use two quite different scenarios. The first scenario is a motherboard designed for Intel Pentium 4 processor. Still adopt the old way, using a memory controller that is embedded in the chipset nortbridge.

In this scenario, the chipset on the motherboard memory controller on duty at the same time as that is the engine controller to manage all the needs that exist.Memory controller is located in the Northbridge chipset is located to the relative distance is not too far from the processor. The goal is to produce large memory bus bandwidth.

The second scenario is the motherboard for the AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 X2 that have different far with Intel. On the motherboard AMD Athlon 64, memory controller is no longer present in nortbridge chipset, but moved into the processor.

In this condition, the bus memory controller can be just as quick with the speed of processor cores. Thus, making a pair gigahertz fast so as to produce a much faster performance than the first scenario.

However, this is not an absolute victory, because the amount of which is owned by AMD's performance lacking in flexibility.

Intel does have a pretty good flexibility. For example, if you now buy an Intel Pentium 4, you can use a processor on a motherboard that uses DDR400.Similarly to the motherboard DDR2/800
even for DDR3 motherboard, which will soon be launched.

It does not happen if you use an AMD Athlon 64 or 64 FX as its controller attached to a single memory technology alone. So you must adjust your memory use in accordance with an integrated controller contained within the processor.

That is one reason why until now still adopt AMD DDR 400 memory technology.Because in addition to still want to give flexibility to consumers, AMD also consider the ability of the resulting memory bandwidth DDR 400 is still capable of handling all the needs of the process of computing today.

While all the chipset refers to the memory controller, but the core logic chipset itself has some very important function. That performance USB, hard drive, and how quickly and VGA PCI slots (AGP or PCIe x16) can transfer data.

Last Chipset Development

Intel
For now Intel has launched a motherboard with 955X and 945P chipsets that support DDR2/667, and expressly left the DDR400. But on this chipset, the most favored is the ability of the chipset supports dual-core processor.

nVIDIA
Having previously had opposed to Intel, nVIDIA chipsets now be coupled with an Intel processor. By trying out the newest chipset nVIDIA nForce4 Intel Edition.Previously attended a similar chipset for the Athlon 64 bases. On the chipset has to support SLI technology and are equipped with SATA 3 GB also Firewall. But unfortunately, there is no certainty from nVIDIA, the chipset support for dual-core processor.

VIA
Although one manufacturer that is somewhat slower than the manufacturers develop technology that we have mentioned above, but VIA has released the VIA PT984 Pro. The uniqueness of this chipset is able to run PCI Express x16 video card is also AGP 8x. Both can run simultaneously and supports dual monitors.However, it is different with SLI. Because in SLI configuration, capable of dividing
bandwidth data from the two video cards. In addition, VIA provides two memory options are DDR400 and DDR2 667 so it can suit their needs.

Having previously we give some tips for choosing the processor, then we will give also you how to choose the right chipset.

- The first thing you should notice is the chipset used. Do not be fooled by the names of unique products. Some manufacturers deliberately use a name that is unique to attract buyers. But not infrequently the results and performance that has less to its name.

- Note the speed interconnection between chipsets northbride with Southbridge.Minimum speed using 133 MB / s. Some latest product to reach the 2 GB / s.Which one should be required, it is a difficult question. For the needs of 'normal' 800 MB / s up to 1 GB / s is quite adequate. You also need consideration for the chipset configuration if there are 4 PCI Express X1 in a sourthbridge, you will need a 1-2 GB / s connections to support bandwidth appropriate, but if there is only the path X1 is connected directly to the northbridge, the interconnection is not your need.

- Notice southbrigde chipset, motherboard manufacturers can easily switch the chipset with other chipsets. And if it happens, these features will be owned by fewer and limited. Therefore you should pay attention
correctly.

- Similar to choosing a motherboard, to select the appropriate chipset you also need a second opinion to provide exact references. Therefore you can get from some reviews in the media about the chipset so that you will not regret in the future.

After all, we explain, then you live that determines the choice and survived to build a new computer. Hopefully with this guide, you are not stuck in the vote.

MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION TIPS

Replacing the motherboard is not something difficult. Not required diploma or intelligence genius to be able to do so. But only need to require accuracy and willpower. To do this, will we provide a guide for you.

1. Special attention to the jumpers.
Until now there is no standard layout for the jumpers on the motherboard. This is because industrial motherboard manufacturer, has its own layout design. Although no contrast between their respective manufacturers. However, for the first time you install a new motherboard, we recommend reading the manuals. Because not all products are motherboards, has shown clear text explanation on the motherboard PCB. Do not second-guessing on this.

2. Screw technology.
Quite difficult to determine the appropriate category for this. Before installing the motherboard, most chassis equipped with a rather large screws. Optimize use. Try all points motherboard installed screw fastener holes. Thus, the motherboard can be installed with adhesive on the casing. But certainly not the origin pairs. Adjust the length and size of screws used in accordance with the hole.

3. Use the I / O Shield.
An iron plate that serves to close the gap found between the input / output connectors of the motherboard. With a pair of iron plates, in addition to the computer will look neat, the computer also will be closed so as not accessible by dirt or insects. I / O Shield is usually provided on the sale of a motherboard package. The form is specific, tailored to the availability of I / O on motherboard products concerned. Better not use I / O shield for another motherboard, because it can inhibit the I / O is available.

4. Select the appropriate port.
The assumption that by putting a SATA or PATA drive into any connector will make your system can boot. Some motherboards provide a RAID controller for SATA / PATA. For this, requires a driver that is usually included in a diskette. You must first install the new Windows XP you can boot. You should also do the setting-an advance from the RAID BIOS and address to be used on PATA hard drive.

5. Customize RAM.
Previously, many people say that to run a dual-channel, simply by installing memory in accordance with the color. If you install the first memory slot is blue, the second memory must also be the case. But what if the motherboard has 4 memory slots with the same color? The answer may be found on the motherboard's manual. If you do not get the proper configuration for dual-channel memory, the system likely will experience significant performance degradation.

6. Use the appropriate power connectors.
In the latest motherboard uses a different connector with the foregoing. Therefore, pairs all the existing power connector in accordance with that found in the motherboard, you should never combine the two into a single power connector, because it can cause fatal damage.

7. Installation of the processor.
This is the hardest part of installing the motherboard. Because if you mistakenly put it is not impossible that your processor will be damaged. In the old motherboard, you need a tool screwdriver to remove heatsink hook. And not a few who have a high level of difficulty. Therefore if you are still using the old motherboard with a socket (Socket A and Socket 478) need to be careful. On the motherboard now (socket 775, 754, and 939) could arguably be installed directly without using a tool screwdriver. Heatsink hook is much easier to operate, compared to earlier times processor.