Athlon XP 3000+ Overclocking

tboneuls

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Which version of the 3000+ would be best for overclocking, 333 MHz or 400 MHz? Is there a significant difference? I am under the impression that the core is primarily the same, but the multiplier was simply lowered for the 400 MHz model...is that correct? Any advice would be appreciated.
 

tboneuls

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This question deals strictly with the Athlon 3000+, whereas my other question had to do with what Athlon XP model in general was best for OCing.
 

MDE

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Any 3000+ should OC about the same, but I'd get a mobile Barton chip or a dirt cheap Duron 1.6 right now if you want to OC. I got a 1.6GHz Duron up to 2.4GHz (1.85V) on air with a relatively crappy heatsink, not bad for $40 and even better if you can enable the extra L2 cache.
EDIT: Also, Durons probably don't sell that well in the US, so you're more likely to find an unlocked chip.