Thanks for the suggestion but personally I stay away from overclocking.
I was hoping to install either a 166MMX or 200MMX but the increase between these and the existing 166MHz non-MMX would have only been prefferred rather than necessary for the intended usage of this PC.
CPU Voltage Adjustment
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You need to get a VRM to run a split-rail CPU (MMX).
You can still get them here and there. I purchased an HP 0950-3188 (Delta 0552806A) which will run an MMX CPU. You can search HP Parts for a description of this VRM. Cost is $20US...though I got mine surplus (BRAND NEW) for $8US.
The problem with my board is that there is a short between VCore and VI/O...so for now, I can't use it.
You can certainly up the CPU Multipler and run your 166 at 200 MHz...been there, done that...no issues whatsoever.
You can still get them here and there. I purchased an HP 0950-3188 (Delta 0552806A) which will run an MMX CPU. You can search HP Parts for a description of this VRM. Cost is $20US...though I got mine surplus (BRAND NEW) for $8US.

The problem with my board is that there is a short between VCore and VI/O...so for now, I can't use it.

You can certainly up the CPU Multipler and run your 166 at 200 MHz...been there, done that...no issues whatsoever.
CPU - DFI 586IPVG, K6-2/+ 450 (Cyrix MII 433), i430VX, 128MB EDO.
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).