400mhz FSB - should be 800mhz

[timech187]

I have a decent understanding of computers. I can build em, take em apart, repair them...blah..blah..blah.

However, this whole FSB thing has got me confused.

I recently bought a Shuttle PC (SS56G) with these specs.

Specifications:
CPU Support: Intel Pentium 4/Celeron (Socket 478, Max.FSB 800)
Chipsets: SiS661FX + 963L
Memory: 2x 184pin (DDR333/400 up to 2GB)
IDE: 2x ATA133
Expansion Slot: 1x PCI, 1x AGP 8X
Graphics: Integrated SiS Real 256E core
Audio: Realtek ALC650
LAN: Realtek 8100B
Extension Bay: 2x 3.5", 1x 5.25"
Front Panel Ports: 2x USB, 1x mini 1394, Audio ports
Back Panel Ports: 2x COM, 2x PS/2, 1x VGA, 1x RJ45, 2x 1394, 2x USB, Audio ports
Power Supply: 200W(PFC)

I added a P4 2.8ghz processor and some Kingston 3200 512mb ram.

My video card, not that it's important for this matter is a ATI Radeon 9800pro.

Now, here's my newbie question.

When I boot up, I expect to see something saying 800mhz FSB, but instead I see something saying 400mhz.

What gives? Is it really running at 400mhz FSB, or is it using a multiplier and running at 800mhz?

I just want the most out of my computer to get ready for some of the newer games (DOOM3 and Half-Life 2) and want to make sure the system is running at it's top speeds.

Any help is appreciated!

Stephen

 

[entity512]

400MHZ will be your memory. PC3200 (400MHZ).

 

[timech187]

ahhh

That makes sense, thanks for that insight . Now, how do I go about finding out my FSB speed to make sure it is at the right mhz?

Again, thanks!

Stephen

 

[entity512]

It should be at the right setting unless you have fiddled with it. But in the bios under some cpu setting.

 

[Lord Kalthorn]

Yeah; take a look in the BIOs and it will be there.

 

[TheSickness]

I have a decent understanding of computers. I can build em, take em apart, repair them...blah..blah..blah.

However, this whole FSB thing has got me confused.

I recently bought a Shuttle PC (SS56G) with these specs.

Specifications:
CPU Support: Intel Pentium 4/Celeron (Socket 478, Max.FSB 800)
Chipsets: SiS661FX + 963L
Memory: 2x 184pin (DDR333/400 up to 2GB)
IDE: 2x ATA133
Expansion Slot: 1x PCI, 1x AGP 8X
Graphics: Integrated SiS Real 256E core
Audio: Realtek ALC650
LAN: Realtek 8100B
Extension Bay: 2x 3.5", 1x 5.25"
Front Panel Ports: 2x USB, 1x mini 1394, Audio ports
Back Panel Ports: 2x COM, 2x PS/2, 1x VGA, 1x RJ45, 2x 1394, 2x USB, Audio ports
Power Supply: 200W(PFC)

I added a P4 2.8ghz processor and some Kingston 3200 512mb ram.

My video card, not that it's important for this matter is a ATI Radeon 9800pro.

Now, here's my newbie question.

When I boot up, I expect to see something saying 800mhz FSB, but instead I see something saying 400mhz.

What gives? Is it really running at 400mhz FSB, or is it using a multiplier and running at 800mhz?

I just want the most out of my computer to get ready for some of the newer games (DOOM3 and Half-Life 2) and want to make sure the system is running at it's top speeds.

Any help is appreciated!

Stephen

As far as im aware, normal P4's only run with a FSB off 400mhz, its only the P4EE's that have a 800mhz fsb.

I might be wrong, but if its running at 400mhz, then there is nothing wrong as it's supposed to run at that

 

[entity512]

I think your wrong

 

[Lord Kalthorn]

Hmm... not entirely sure. I think only the HTs and EEs are; but not the P4s.

 

[entity512]

Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHZ 800FSB SKT478 512Kb Cache Retail Boxed ---THATS AS P4 RIGHT?

 

[Gary Graefen]

bios settings will tell the tale-
as for faster,faster,faster
I whip ass on halflife at Gamespy with a very moderate computer-cause Im good
The computer only helps some.