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Ok well i finnaly got it and installed everything, I can run NFSU2 on full setings max EVERYTHING and i mean EVERYTHING with not slow down AT ALL.
my fps on cs:s went from 20 to 90-120 with just a cpu and ram upgrade!

now I have a few questions for you

1)is 40-45 degrees C a ok temp for a cpu?
2) should I install SP2? I heard it messed up and slows down your pc
3) is 3-6 average boot time for windows xp on a 64 system (boot time I mean the time it takes for that screen with the XP logo and the blue bar under it to load)

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Good win on the upgrade, — big FPS jumps like that are exactly what happens when a slow CPU/RAM combo gets replaced. Below are practical, focused checks and steps that build on what , and noted, without repeating their short answers.

For temperatures: understand what the sensor is reporting (motherboard sensor vs CPU junction). For Athlon‑64 systems you want to confirm both idle and full‑load readings. Use the BIOS reading plus a Windows utility to cross‑check. If idle readings are in the 30s–40s C and load stays well below mid‑60s C, coolers and airflow are fine. If load temps rise toward the high 60s/70s, reseat the heatsink, replace thermal paste, clear dust, verify fan RPMs in BIOS, and check case airflow. Run a controlled CPU load (stress test) to see worst‑case temps before changing cooling hardware.

About SP2: it is primarily a security/service update and is recommended, but older drivers (chipset, NIC, firewall/VPN) sometimes caused problems early on. Before installing: create a full backup or at least a restore point, update motherboard/chipset and network/video drivers to the vendor versions, and temporarily disable third‑party firewall/AV. If something breaks, you can roll back.

Boot time troubleshooting: very short boots are possible, but delays often come from BIOS options or drivers. Disable PXE/network boot in BIOS, set HDD first in boot order, and use msconfig to trim startup items. Use XP’s boot logging (enable from F8 or msconfig) and check the ntbtlog.txt and Event Viewer to find slow drivers/services. ’s note about ATI drivers and an unplugged NIC are useful clues — update those drivers and recheck.

Quick checklist: verify temps with two tools, update chipset/video drivers, backup before SP2, disable PXE/unused devices in BIOS, trim startup items, and inspect boot logs for slow drivers.

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Ok well i finnaly got it and installed everything, I can run NFSU2 on full setings max EVERYTHING and i mean EVERYTHING with not slow down AT ALL.
my fps on cs:s went from 20 to 90-120 with just a cpu and ram upgrade!

now I have a few questions for you

1)is 40-45 degrees C a ok temp for a cpu?
2) should I install SP2? I heard it messed up and slows down your pc
3) is 3-6 average boot time for windows xp on a 64 system (boot time I mean the time it takes for that screen with the XP logo and the blue bar under it to load)

Hi. Your processor temp seems fine, I assume you mean celcius. My P4 usually runs at about 30-35 degrees celcius.
I would install SP2 for security reasons but you may want to read the thread on this board first. And 3-6 minutes isn't bad, mine boots in about 3 minutes.

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3-6 what? Seconds?

My AMD 64 system reboots in 15 seconds flat.

thats a fine temp
Yes install SP2

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hahahaaa

My Athlon XP beast boots in about 15 seconds as well! Have you by any chance got network devices installed but not connected. If it's taking several minutes to boot, that could be the cause.

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umm yeah I meant 3-6 secs, and I would take like a split second until i installed my ATI drivers, and yes I do have a network adapter but the cable isnt connected.

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Ok well i finnaly got it and installed everything, I can run NFSU2 on full setings max EVERYTHING and i mean EVERYTHING with not slow down AT ALL.
my fps on cs:s went from 20 to 90-120 with just a cpu and ram upgrade!

now I have a few questions for you

1)is 40-45 degrees C a ok temp for a cpu?
2) should I install SP2? I heard it messed up and slows down your pc
3) is 3-6 average boot time for windows xp on a 64 system (boot time I mean the time it takes for that screen with the XP logo and the blue bar under it to load)

Great chip isn't. Even better when we eventually enter the 64bit world.

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