How can i tell fsb speed

DJJ 2 Bronze. How do you tell at what speed you're FSB is running at. I have got a Dell Dimension desktop, a 1.

Sung to this tune, I have done some browsing for RAM, and have discovered that they are two kinds for the series. I have done some work on my own, but have found out very little about figuring out how to determine what one's FSB is. The only thing I know about it is that it has to do with the motherboard, but for some odd reason, the motherboard isn't listed under "systems.

All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Replies 5. Bobman 4 Beryllium. It's probably MHz. The most highly recommended place to buy RAM for any Dell is from www.

You can use their system scanner:. Crucial shows the exact calculated FSB which is Mhz. All Pentium 4 processors have quad-pumped FSB and When you multiply by 4 you still get Mhz. Post Reply. Top Contributor. Dell Support Resources. Latest Solutions. Can't find what you're looking for?

You can post your question in our community. The front-side bus is what connects the computer processor CPU to the Northbridge , which then connects to the computer memory RAM via the memory bus.

In general, the faster the bus speed, the faster the computer. That works up to a point and can't make up for slow processors. But generally speaking, a faster bus means a faster computer. Locate the model number of your computer's motherboard and search for the manufacturer and model number on the Internet. Detailed specs of the motherboard should include the front-side bus speed, measured in MHz. You can find the memory bus speed, as well. Many software programs are available over the Internet that list the speed of the front-side bus.

Some of these programs are free and some require payment.