Pentium M on ASUS Boards via CT-479

chawks2 · May 27, 2005

Has anyone attempted this? I am absolutely amazed at this article. I almost want to build a new system with a Pentium M processor, because it beats P4 EE & AMD FX55 in benchmarks!!!

If you have not read this. It is an absolute MUST!

Highlander · May 29, 2005

Got mine up and running yesterday. Only a 400 fsb/1.5 ghz chip, but its matching my A64 rig and beating it in some places.
FSB's maxed at 162 (average for the 400 fsb chips) but well worth it

Awsome power

chawks2 · May 29, 2005

That is just plain ludicrous. A notebook processor with the capability to crush a desktop processor. When has that happened?

I'm guessing the dual core push is the reason why they're not marketing the M.
:shrug:

walaka7 · May 29, 2005

Yeah you're gonna love it. I got a 1.7 to 2.8 on air with a small volt push (1.5) Under 28 sec on super PI. The dothan is turning out to be a lot of fun to play with :beer:

Oh hehe:
Im running the p4p800 SE
ct-479 adapter
1.7 735 P-M
1 gig gskill 2-3-3-6
165 fsb

Highlander · May 29, 2005

Nice

this ones at at 31 secs atm on 2.4ghz. Should have grabbed a higher multi one, or a 533 based chip

Ah well that can come later

Spade · May 29, 2005

not sure im in the right thread, but do you HAVE to use an asus board with the 479 adaptor?

i'm a cheap bastahhhd who would probably try to re-use an old s478 i have lying around.

IF it's possible.

Highlander · May 30, 2005

Yes atm you HAVE to use an Asus. Unless other mobo manufacturers come out with either a supporting bios version or an adapter of their own.

doh boy · Jun 5, 2005

where can you buy those ct479 adapters online? so far i can only find them on ebay...and those are $75

Evilsizer · Jun 5, 2005

check out this thread here..
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=385836
a few of us have posted our results. My PM 730 does 12x 200fsb with no voltage bump. It needs it to get past 2.4ghz. the main thing holding us back the wimpy cooler when overclocking. @2.7ghz with 1.6bios max volts the highest temps i saw was around 52c. with stock volts @ 2.4ghz i saw 42c load. Temps as by asus probe and MBM. Idle temps stayed around mobo temp 30's for me.

adpater links for U.S.
http://www.atacom.com/program/print...RCH_ALL&Item_code=MBAC_ASUS_T4_79&USER_ID=www
http://www.xpcgear.com/asusct479.html

also as noted 400fsb PM's dont make it to 200fsb. your looking at 180-192 tops. Get the new 533fsb PM's, i snagged my 730 for $155ebay

Now im thinking of building a completely passive system.

Reefa_Madness · Jun 5, 2005

Check out this link for some additional information on the adapter and its use on the desktop.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article.php?aid=181

The adapter is also available at eWiz. It is just over $51, including shipping.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=CT-479

There is a good thread on it, as linked above, plus several more over at XS that deal with the Dothan. And yes, the 533 FSB version seems to be the best option right now. One thing that is very important is the need on the 533 models to be able to boot at 200 otherwise high fsb are impossible. In order to do this the models with the lower default multis are preferred (730 @ 12 multi or 740 @ 13 multi).

With really tweaked systems guys are getting 1M SuperPi runs of under 20 sec!

Incredible performer...but it does have limitations and quirks so if you are interested in this, it really pays to do your homework before spending any money. Know what you are going to do before you leap is very critical with these rigs.

Highlander · Jun 5, 2005

As Reefa said, homework is important, you also need the board flashed to a compatible bios BEFORE the system will boot with the CT-479.
Have a new 730 on the way next week, had a screengrab from the seller, looks to be a stunner, 2.5ghz on 1.28v, stock is 1.35 :O
Still in awe at the power of these little chips. Pitty the 400's max on the fsb, though you can still get some nice speed from the higher multi chips, just limited somewhat on the memory bandwidth front which is a shame.

Stevie G · Jun 6, 2005

At the end of the article at Toms Hardware (link above).... it says:

"Meanwhile, AMD should begin preparing a suitable answer to Intel's upcoming accelerated 65 nm dual-core processor, code named "Conroe." Care to guess upon which architecture this design will be based?" (this quote taken directly from tom's hardware)

Do you think they're maybe suggesting that this new 'conroe' might be a dual core Pentium M?

let's f*c#in' hope so hey!

speed bump · Jun 6, 2005

If you need a CT-479 they can be had from zipzoonfly.com for 47.99 and atacom.com for $49.99.

Also ewiz.com is the only site that I have found thats selling the 730 reasonably and they have it for $209.

chawks2 · Jun 9, 2005

I know this thread is about ASUS mobos, but I just could not help myself.

:drool:

Sjaak · Jun 9, 2005

chawks2 said:
I know this thread is about ASUS mobos, but I just could not help myself.

That board is insanely expensive though, estimated price of $300+

speed bump · Jun 15, 2005

It also sucks at overclocking according to the people who have tried it at XS.

Evilsizer · Jun 15, 2005

thought i would post some stuff in here in case no one is watching the other thread.

check my post here and the one below it...
http://www.ocforums.com/showpost.php?p=3761036&postcount=375

also look at my link her for 3dmark01se i havent done any tweaking to the os for 3dmark benching... just o/cing the cpu and vid.
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=8613113

then check out this amd64 3ghz
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=8583228

and how about this sli setup rig
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=8612316

OMG only 3K point or so more then mine with single card

*edit* here is the post to where he says he is using sli in his sig
http://www.ocforums.com/showpost.php?p=3760579&postcount=733

chawks2 · Jun 16, 2005

EvilS,

I'm confused. Your links to 3dMark have a 6800 GT vs. 6800 Ultra with the GT coming out on top?! I'm itching to buy new hardware, but this is just not enough for me to dump my 3.4c & 875 chipset.

I'm so surprised at the Pentium M performance. How about a comparison of PI calcs with the AMD64 vs. Pentium M, to me that would be more interesting. :shrug:

Evilsizer · Jun 16, 2005

chawks2 said:
EvilS,

I'm confused. Your links to 3dMark have a 6800 GT vs. 6800 Ultra with the GT coming out on top?! I'm itching to buy new hardware, but this is just not enough for me to dump my 3.4c & 875 chipset.

I'm so surprised at the Pentium M performance. How about a comparison of PI calcs with the AMD64 vs. Pentium M, to me that would be more interesting.

well it doesnt say but the gt's are o/ced.. they have to be to be gettting scores like that.. well i can say my 3.0c @3.6 superpi 1m 42secs vs [email protected] gets 30secs.

also look at the speed of the amd 64 vs the pm there is a 300mhz difference and the pm @2.7 is able to keep up with it (not behind by much).

Sjaak · Jun 16, 2005

chawks2 said:
I'm so surprised at the Pentium M performance. How about a comparison of PI calcs with the AMD64 vs. Pentium M, to me that would be more interesting.

SPI is one of the areas where dothan has the largest lead, clock-for-clock.

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