Re: Cyrix 6x86-P120+ (Any Horror Stories?)

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From: Dave Williams
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 00:00

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Paul Baxter <paul@suc3.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>
>I've just made the expensive move into Pentium-land!
>
>I've bought the components and I'm about to start building the new
>monster (quote by Dr Frankenstein!).  I've listened around and decided
>to go for a Cyrix 6x86 P120+ (100MHz) on a TR5510 AIO ("Elite"/Triton)
>motherboard.
>
>But DEPRESSION looms...  After I've just been out and bought one, I've
>now heard a couple of scare stories about software compatibility
>problems and hardware quirks.
>
>Can anybody raise or lower my spirit-level on this one?  Are there known
>problems, or are these just naughty rumours put out by jealous Pentium
>owners?
>
>
>OK - Would the first contestant please step up to the microphone?

Try http://www.cyrix.com. They have a list of compatible motherboards
and software for the 6x86 series.

Dave
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