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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:13 pm
by Ritchie
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:59 pm
by KachiWachi
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:29 am
by Ritchie
Thanks again but I will leave the existing 166 at 166MHz. The faster CPUs are just spares that I have but I don't want to spend any money on the system or overclock the system.
Thanks for the tips anyway.
