How to identify a thoroughbred XP when shopping?

DougFrippon

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I have heard that AMD has made older processors (like 1800+, 1900+, 2000+) with the thoroughbred 0.13µ core
If that is true.. then how can you know when you are ordering a processor.. if it is a "Palomino 0.18µ Athlon XP" or a "Thoroughbred 0.13µ Athlon XP"?

And .. btw the 2200+ was made Thoroughbred only.. right?
 

Utterman

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There is a smaller die on the tbred and also the markings on the die are now on a little name tage. Let find a picture for ya.


Edit: Hereis some pics
 

DougFrippon

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Yea but the problem is we usually can't see the processor when we are shopping online...

Cuz you know most of those stores are simply listing it that way :
Athlon XP 1800+ - 100$
or..
Athlon XP 1800+(1.53ghz) - 100$

They won't tell if it is Pal or T-bred... you know what I mean?
 

Shooters

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I was under the impression that T-breds started at 2200+. Any chip rated under 2200+ is a Palomino.

By the way, if you want to differentiate between Palomino and T-bred 2200+'s, then just look at the product number. If it begins with AX, then it's a Palomino; if it begins with AXDA, then it's a T-bred.
 

IcePhoenix

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Look at the chip. It should read "AXDA" in the jumble of crap on the chip. AXDA is how you know it is T'Bred.
 

DougFrippon

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and has anyone heard of some other t-bred Athlon XP then the 2200+? (like.. t-bred 2000+ or smthing..)