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Re: FS: Pentium boxed Pentium 150 cpu - $55

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From: Pak Wan
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00

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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.

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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