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In dc.forsale.computers Pak Wan <pwan@speedchoice.com> wrote:

 I just got P166 nonmmx from pricewatch.com
 for $49. New.
Just as info. Your price is good too.

: 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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