[nflug] (off-topic) Speed vs. cache?

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IMHO I don't think you would notice the difference between the 2

K O wrote:
> Folks:
>
> I'm building a system for fun, from parts I have lying around, 
> including a P3 600/512/100/2.05.  The board will accept up to a P3 
> 1GHz (at least theoretically).  Fact (according to Intel's Web site): 
> the fastest P3 with 512 KB L2 cache clocks at 600 MHz.  Some of you 
> will see what I'm getting at.  If not, then:
>
> 600 MHz/.5 MB cache vs. 1000 MHz/.25 MB cache - any particular 
> advantage  to either setup?
>
> I'm inclined to keep the 600.  Twice the cache sounds better to me 
> than twice the speed.  I don't have any particular plans for this 
> machine. Perhaps I can ask for suggestions for that.  Please - nothing 
> involving seemingly impossible acts of anatomy.
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