ecs K7S6A Anyone using a barton?

[Mingon]

I want to upgrade my dads machine to use a 2500+ barton, I want to use it on a 133bus speed and mod the multiplier. Anyone had any Luck?

 

[godbubblz]

Get an AMD TMC (Total Multiplier Controller).

But seriously, with the NForce2 with integrated GeForce4 MX 440 graphics at about 85$ with Lan integrated, why would even think of using an older mobo?

 

[Mingon]

Its for my dad - and hes a tight old git!

 

[pspada]

I believe you can accomplish this, even without using the cheepoman bios and/or speedfan(?) - just by adjusting the multiplier in the bios.

 

[Bonesdad]

Ok ,can he cough up $69 for the Shuttle AN35N???

 

[Mingon]

Unfortunately he wont pay for much of an upgrade, the 2500+ is $90 in the UK and if I add on more for a motherboard its not worth it for him. I will try it and see.

 

[Bonesdad]

what CPU is he using now?

 

[robcy]

get a 2400+ and avoid the issues. the difference in performance is almost unnoticable, and its cheaper to boot. The only benefit the 2500+ has over the 2400+ are its larger cache and the 166fsb. if you run the 2500+ at 133fsb and at stock speed of 1.83ghz, then the 2400+ will most likely be quicker. IMHO