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IDT winchip is a good solution IF the bios can support it. Many older
motherboards WILL NOT support the IDT WinChip.
In the other hand, a genuine Pentium will guarantee to work in your system if
the cpu is good.
(Where do you find a WinChip for $29? I need to get some)

Dane 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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