P4A 2.4Ghz with 1mb of cache? Need help.

[RideFlat]

Hello,
I'm building a "new" computer by buying parts off the actions on internet and got this P4A 2.4Ghz fsb 533 processor for a nice price. What I did not notice, was that it has a L2 cache of 1mb. How does it actually differ from the 512kb versions? Advantages? Disadvantages? I've tried searching the net and some forums but couldn't find answers to my questions. That's why I trun to you

And most importantly, do I need a special motherboard for it? I was thinking of buying this little used ASUS P4G8X Deluxe Gold motherboard for it just because it's very cheap and has nice qualities (for me that is). But it says the following in the specs:

"Supports Intel Pentium 4 On-Die 512KB/256KB L2 Cache 533/400MHz FSB Processors Supports Intel Huper-Threading Technology new power for up to 3.06 GHz or faster"

Soo, would my P4A with 1mb L2 Cache work in in? I doubt... If not, how can I identify the motherboards that support it? Many specs don't seem to tell me that...

Oh and how about overclocking the P4A 2.4Ghz with 1mb cache?

Please reply as soon as possible, 'cause the Asus-motherboard's auction is going to end soon. Thanks in advance!

[ooops]

Yes the ASUS board will do fine.

Here's your L2 Cache answer-

http://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/dec99/091299.html

It will OC well too. (if the MB will let you tweak it-most ASUS boards do)

[RideFlat]

Thanks ooops!

Too bad that I couldn't get the MB I was looking for. I'm actually considering of buying an Abit Vt7 Mb for new since they don't cost that much. That MB should kick ass.

How could I take the most advantage of the 1mb L2 cache?

[RamonGTP]

I've always been under the impression that a P4 with the "A" designation has a 400MHz fsb, and the "B" has the 533

[HeadBand]

yeah but when they realeased the 533fsb prescotts they screwd it all up it would make alot more sence if it was called D but it isnt

[Xtreeme]

RamonGTP your right, and thats a fact. C has the 200fsb quad pumped. B has the 133 quad pumped and A has the 100fsb quad pumped. Resulting fequency's are 800mhz, 533mhz and 400mhz respectivly.

[Xtreeme]

Prescott isnt a Northwood. Thats why. Its also a slow cpu in comparison to its Northwood brothers with it LOOOOOOOONG stage pipe. 31 stages. LOL vs. 20 Intel knew better. thats why it oclocks so gooed compaired to say a 10 stage cpu. And the 31 has more advantage for clockin over 20. Less heat. BUT less wrok per cycle so its counter productive. Less you just want to say I got X mhz. ROFLMAO.

[RideFlat]

Once again we're talking about this processor:
http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NjAzLDE=

It seems to OC pretty nicely in that test

But my question remains: do I need some kind of "special" equiptment to take the most of the 1mb cache? Maybe a new motherboard? I'm still looking for a new MB and wouldn't want to buy one which wouldn't take the most of the 1mb cache.. Right now I'm really considering the Abit VT7 as my new MB.

BTW, I'll be doing 3D-graphics, some 2D-graphics and a little gaming on the computer. Will the 1mb cache help with the graphics-apps? Strangely I can't find any benchmarks which would show me the difference between a 512kt and a 1mb cache P4.

[Xtreeme]

We know this. Thats the one with 31 stages and lower cpu power per mhz compaired to its northwood brethren. Most consumers arent too happy with the prescott move. Cause of its low performance in contrast to other Intel cpu's.