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Pak Wan wrote:
> 
> There are many computers that cannot take the mmx cpu or clock
> it to 233Mhz. Upgrade it to run at 150Mhz for $55 is not a bad
> idea (if you are still running at 75 or 100Mhz), without 
> changing the motherboard. Cyrix 6x86/233 is running very hot
> and you need to buy a very GOOD heatsink/fan for it.

... in which case buy the IDT WinChip. Prices start for as little
    as $29 for 200-MHz (MMX), single-voltage cpu (compatable with
    P54C series Pentium processors). Speeds upto 240+ MHz.
    Low power too.

> 
> Chris Hedemark wrote:
> 
> > Lindsey wrote:
> > >
> > >    Original Intel boxed cpu, with over 1 year left on three year
> > > warranty.    Used in home machine,  maybe 8 hr wk/avg.
> > > Works fine; as a boxed unit, comes with excellent Intel heatsink &
> > > fan.  Still have box, manual, etc.  $55.00 plus shipping - I'll Fedex
> > > 2nd day for $5.00.
> >
> > Or drive to any of the local computer stores and get a brand new Cyrix
> > 6x86/233MHz (MMX) processor for $60.  I just did this very upgrade and
> > it is a lot faster than a Pentium 150, all for the same price.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Chris Hedemark
> > hedemark@us.ibm.com

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