Intel Pentium Processors from Sentry Digital

Intel Pentium Processors

Intel extends Hyper-Threading Technology^† to a variety of desktop PCs, with the new Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, featuring an advanced 800 MHz system bus and speeds ranging from 2.40C to 3.20 GHz. Hyper-Threading Technology from Intel enables the processor to execute two threads (parts of a software program) in parallel - so your software can run more efficiently and you can multitask more effectively.

Based on Intel® NetBurst™ microarchitecture and built with Intel's 0.13-micron technology, the Pentium 4 processor delivers significant performance gains for use in personal computing, business solutions and all your processing needs.

The Intel Pentium 4 processor for business desktop PCs delivers the enhanced productivity, performance and stability demanded by today's business workers and IT managers. Whether it's Web services, security or Microsoft Windows* XP; high-performance Pentium 4 processors can enrich the business solutions and applications you're deploying today or tomorrow.

Stability and Reliability

Plus, the stability and reliability of the Intel® platform can make IT qualification efforts efficient and fast. Learn how the Pentium 4 processor with an advanced 800 MHz system bus and Hyper-Threading Technology provides performance with purpose for your business.

Full Range of System Choices

Optimally designed and extensively tested for the Intel Pentium 4 processor, Intel® chipsets provide a full range of system choices. For example, the Intel® 875P chipset with Hyper-Threading Technology and 800MHz system bus implements Intel® Performance Acceleration Technology (PAT) with dual-channel DDR400 memory configurations, and Intel® RAID Technology.

High-Bandwidth Interfaces

Or, the new Intel® 865G, 865PE and 865P chipsets with Hyper-Threading Technology offer high-bandwidth interfaces including dual-channel DDR main memory, an AGP8X graphics interface and Intel® Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA) featuring a Dedicated Network Bus (DNB) interface for wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet (GbE).

How to Buy a Motherboard
Computer buffs are very opinionated about which motherboards are best. Do some research to make an informed buying decision.

Steps:
1. Check reviews in computer magazines and on the Internet to help you narrow your choices.

2. Decide what CPU you want. Choose a motherboard with the right type of socket for your CPU, or choose a motherboard that comes with a CPU.

3. Choose a motherboard with a chipset that accommodates your CPU and other hardware needs.

4. Compare the number of slots of each type. Get at least one ISA slot (more, if you need them to connect older external peripheral devices) and an AGP slot for your video card.

5. Look for at least three DIMM (RAM) sockets that accept 256MB, 100-MHz DIMMs.

6. Look for two USB ports.

7. Consider the value of extra features.

8. Compare limited warranties, which range from one to three years, and technical support, if any, offered by the manufacturers to individuals (as opposed to businesses).

9. Compare vendors. Choose a vendor that will provide technical support if you need it.

Warnings:
Avoid cheap motherboards with integrated sound and/or video chips. If you must buy such a board, make sure the motherboard has jumpers that enable the chip(s) to be bypassed.

Tips from Users:

Your BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is important too. Get a good one, with things like booting from a CD-ROM, and make sure it's pluggable. If it is, you can pull it out and upgrade it.