I notice the Pentium 4, 2.4ghz, 533fsb comes with both 512k L2 cache and also with 1mb cache. Prices seem to be about the same for both. Is there a downside to the extra cache? Prices being about equal, what reason would there be for not going with the larger cache?
Likewise the 3.0Ghz, 800fsb comes both in a 'Northwood' with 512k cache and a 'Prescott, with a 1mb cache, and again, price is about the same. Why consider the smaller cache version? Why do they do this? Why?
I'm getting ready to upgrade (or maybe just forget the whole thing) using an Asus P4P800-SE mobo. I may have a line on a used p4, 2.5Ghz, 512k L2 cache. I'll use it if I can get it cheap. If not, I'll have to sort through the other options. Suggestions?
Any info will be appreciated.
Likewise the 3.0Ghz, 800fsb comes both in a 'Northwood' with 512k cache and a 'Prescott, with a 1mb cache, and again, price is about the same. Why consider the smaller cache version? Why do they do this? Why?
I'm getting ready to upgrade (or maybe just forget the whole thing) using an Asus P4P800-SE mobo. I may have a line on a used p4, 2.5Ghz, 512k L2 cache. I'll use it if I can get it cheap. If not, I'll have to sort through the other options. Suggestions?
Any info will be appreciated.
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