The price is reasonable at $33 with shipping included.
The price is reasonable at $33 with shipping included.
I haven't purchased any new computer parts since the Core2duo era.
I'm unsure whether it's locked or if my H55 board behaves oddly. It won't let me set the CPU multiplier above 22, and the turbo settings are grayed out too. It does run turbo, but I've installed Ubuntu on a second 2.5" drive just for testing and have 4GB 1333 in dual channel. Right now I'm using a stock Intel heatsink with limited cooling capacity, so any adjustments would be constrained by heat. The room is cold—around 15°C—and I'm seeing full load temperatures near the mid-70s, which is quite high. Once I confirm everything works smoothly, I'll bring in my spare Hyper 212 for more testing. I'm also curious if those overclocking videos were actually base clock changes. This board used to support that, back when base clocks weren't as tightly restricted. I'll keep researching, but it seems this setup might be locked out.
BCLK is very well-liked for older Xeons, though I thought they were just overrated. No matter, a BCLK can do what you need.
It will definitely happen, particularly if I manage to upgrade the motherboard later. After the updates complete and everything runs smoothly at normal speeds once I install the 212, I’ll begin optimizing it while handling the Koolance case and drafting the build thread. I’m looking for some cold cathode tubes to keep it authentic; my EL string stopped working completely.
I need a more powerful motherboard. This one claims voltage tweaks but doesn’t actually support them. I can tweak RAM settings and boost the base clock, but adding voltage only works for RAM, not for getting much more performance from the Xeon. It’s currently running around 3Ghz with a 140 base clock—still handling Prime95 efficiently. My Haswell model is doing similar tasks at about 3.4Ghz and 8.5ms. I expect it to keep up if clock speeds match. I haven’t overclocked before; I moved from Core2Duo to Haswell and only recently experimented with Haswell overclocks. Eventually, I’ll need a P55 board. I’ll sift through old reviews, check eBay for affordable options, and ask for advice on the best choice—something solid like the Koolance case.
You really sure that it supports the Xeon CPU?? I mean its an Intel Board and the ones I had (Bad Axe) were awful and really bitchy... YOu better look for some proof that the CPU works on that Board!! And what do they cost? Now look at what new Boards and CPU cost... See the Problem??
It seems to be running smoothly at 3.3ghz turbo across four cores with Prime95 at 73°C in my home lab. I’d say it’s functioning properly, but I wouldn’t go overclocking it further on this board. My main reason for testing was checking if Intel’s official support list included the CPU for this specific setup—though that info isn’t always clear (my Asus experience is a good example). I get where you’re coming from, but considering I’m spending around $30 on a processor and $70–90 on a board, plus having RAM and a video card already, it makes sense to stick with what I have. It’s still cheaper than buying new parts or a high-end build, which would cost more than this setup. I’d probably enjoy it without breaking the bank, though it might not be the most rewarding upgrade.
You're on the right track toward a newer setup. If you pay attention to what matters, you could find good discounts. Right now, focus on saving for better options instead of spending heavily on outdated items that don't improve your performance.
I get it, progress still counts as progress. Besides, I have other contemporary components too—it's more of a fun project than a critical upgrade. While I could design a Zen system with mid-range or budget parts for improved performance, my goal is simply to experiment with older hardware. If I were sure the Pentium 4 board was solid, I’d probably push it to over 4GHz, but I don’t want to risk damaging it.