here's the problem: I have an AM2 CPU (the 4400+) that's meant for HT2000 (that's an HT link speed of 1000mhz ie. HT multiplier of 5x)
but my mainboard only supports HT1600 maximum (ie. HT link speed of 800mhz maximum ie. multiplier goes up to 4x only)
yeah that means a crappy board but one of the only few that still supports AGP
which means my current HT link speed is 800mhz only
(my CPU still runs at its stock 2300mhz speed though)
now a few days ago I read this article which basically states that HT link speed has virtually no effect on performance (even 3D)
so I felt kinda relieved, sure I couldn't get my Ht link speed to 1000Mhz but apparently that wouldn't have changed anything performance-wise
but then I came across a topic on this forum, and specifically this post where the author clearly states that not only is there a difference in performance between 800 and 1000mhz, but also that the difference is HUGE, which completely contradicts the previous article
so the question (for expert experts only) is : which of the two is right ? in the article I linked the reviewer states (and explains) why HT link speed has little to no effect, yet here we see just the opposite !!! so is this paranormal or is there another explanation ?
and if accordpower99's right and an HT of 800 really is crap, then this means my CPU is operating BELOW its potential and I really absolutely MUST find a way to bypass bios limitations & increase my HT speed to 1000mhz !
is there a windows utility that can do it ?
any help greatly appreciated !
but my mainboard only supports HT1600 maximum (ie. HT link speed of 800mhz maximum ie. multiplier goes up to 4x only)
yeah that means a crappy board but one of the only few that still supports AGP
which means my current HT link speed is 800mhz only
(my CPU still runs at its stock 2300mhz speed though)
now a few days ago I read this article which basically states that HT link speed has virtually no effect on performance (even 3D)
so I felt kinda relieved, sure I couldn't get my Ht link speed to 1000Mhz but apparently that wouldn't have changed anything performance-wise
but then I came across a topic on this forum, and specifically this post where the author clearly states that not only is there a difference in performance between 800 and 1000mhz, but also that the difference is HUGE, which completely contradicts the previous article
so the question (for expert experts only) is : which of the two is right ? in the article I linked the reviewer states (and explains) why HT link speed has little to no effect, yet here we see just the opposite !!! so is this paranormal or is there another explanation ?
and if accordpower99's right and an HT of 800 really is crap, then this means my CPU is operating BELOW its potential and I really absolutely MUST find a way to bypass bios limitations & increase my HT speed to 1000mhz !
is there a windows utility that can do it ?
any help greatly appreciated !
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