For those who feel that 600 MHz is the sweet-spot, the question could be rephrased for the P4 2.2GHz:
"I am curious for other than [high] power consumption, [high] heat, [high] cost what are the advantages if any about using one of these . It seems to me a [poor] choice for a budget desktop...
Hummmm...interesting, when my Abit m/b is running a P3 the BIOS has an entry called "Processor Number Feature" (enable/disable). When it is running a Via C3, that BIOS entry does not appear at all. I guess I lucked out, but anyone who has an early m/b won't be so lucky and might be looking for...
Remember when the P3's first came out in 1999 and there was a public uproar about Intel's tracking of the processor ID in the interest of security and the violation of our right to privacy? Intel issued a small patch or utility to turn off the tattle-tale "feature". Can't seem to locate that...
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Question 1: Not all m/b monitor software is accurate. Three different monitors installed on a system can give 3 different readings. Go by the temperature reported in the BIOS, or the monitor supplied by your m/b manufacturer. Even a m/b's thermocouple calibration curve can be off by...
Walter Knott (Knott's Berry Farm) was wondering around the grounds very early one morning (as he always did). Discussed the reasons for putting up a fence around parts of the park in order to keep it a safe place for families. During that period the Hippies were begining to stay overnight and...
The P4-1.6A's power consumption is in the 32W range which would be dang hot without active cooling. The folks at Silent-PC forum kinda lean towards the Zalman flower HS with adjustable fan speed gizmo from
SiliconeAcoustics
According to here, the Cel-1.0A PGA (Tualatin) puts out 27.8W Max.Power Dissipation - wayyyy to much for HS only unless using alternative cooling with case fan(s) such as blowhole or ducting.
Read WinDVD's EULA - it gives them the ability to collect data on you and your equipment to the hilt!!! PowerDVD may have something very similar during setup when it monkeys with your IE browser. DirectDVD (shareware) has no such spyware-speak in their EULA. As always, read first!
The primary benefit of the C3 is its low power consumption, ~11W using a HS only. The Celly draws ~22W and will require a HSF, but will out perform the C3 hands-down. If performance, rather than silence is the requirement, go with the Celly.
Auric..I agree, with the exception of the "...thin aluminum fins" part. See Laminar Flow The jury might still be out on the fin spacing factor with copper bases.
Depends on what apps you'll be using:
a. gen'l purpose, surfing, word processing, light gaming - Via C3-866
b. DVD, photoshop, CAD - Cel 600-800
c. gaming - underclocked P3-900 (maybe)
SV-24: cute - yes, small - yes, value - yes, quiet - no!! The noise complaint centers around the fan in the power supply. You might want to visit the SV-24 thread at SilentPC Otherwise, Silicon Acoustics has the C3's (thx to TheOverVolter).
The C3-733 Sammuel2's power consumption is 10.3Watts, actually 1W LESS than the C3-800 Sammuel2. The HSF statement is printed on all C3 speed grades more as a c-y-a statement when running max load during the summer in Death Valley. An Alpha passive HS from Silicone Acoustics or All Electronics...
Oh man, you make me feel better now! For years I carried the guilt of paying $600 for a 200MHz screamer. Now I'm just a clam bottom fishing in the $50 tide pool and couldn't be any happier..thanks!
In addition to the above grommet recommendation, you should secure the loose fan wires that were snipped, and cover the bare wire ends with electrical tape or equivalent to prevent possible contact with metal ground path.
Take a good look at Pegasus. It has a feature that you can see your e-mail incoming list while it is still on the ISP's server, and can delete them without downloading. It might also make a good legal document when the public gets fed up with spam and trespassing.
Here is a current thread:
linkeeoo
Passive HS's work just great on the C3's which are only consuming around 6 to 11 watts, as compared to most other fire-breathing monsters of 60 watts and above that require howling fans to keep from self-destruction!.
Also, visit here: Passive HS
The 933 isn't available in the US yet.
AxionTech do a search on their page for "Cyrix". They have the 800's.
SiliconeAcoustics The best source for 866's. They also have the Alpha passive HS.
Another source for an excellent passive HS is All Electronics Check your clearance on the SV24, these...
I wouldn't bet on a BX honeymoon unless those older (ummm senior) boards can get down to 1.35v core voltages. Btw, the 866's power consumption is 9.6Watts max, and 5.6Watts with typical apps, which is about the same or less power consumption as the ol' socket 5/7 CPU's.Passive heatsinks are...
Panda...the 13u spec sheet says the multiplier can be over-ridden in the BIOS "...for testing and debuging purposes". But, wouldn't overclocking a C3 be kinda like taking a Yugo to the races? The C3's target is value and low cost. Anyway, to each their own.
Here's Via's verified m/b list. Linky
They do not differentiate between 130 and 150 nanometer flavors so its a safe bet that it will work as long as the BIOS is current.
Umm..not so strange considering that the C3 consumes 11 watts max, and typically runs at just 6 watts. A passive HS on CPU's that are now consuming over 60 watts would require a HS the size of a shoe box, or larger (or be able to operate at white-hot temps)!!! For comparative purposes, my temps...
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