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Is there such a thing as a Socket 7 motherboard in babyAT format which supports AMD K6-III+?

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aa_koch

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I am looking to upgrade my oversized calculator, which is currently running an Intel Pentium 60. I'd like to inject some new life into this former beast, and give it to my parents who will use it to run Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and Microsoft Office mainly. Obviously I don't want this system to become as expensive as mine, so I have more or less decided to replace the with an AMD K6-III processor, preferably the K6-III+. Of course this requires that I also buy a new motherboard, so my question is: Can anyone tell me what is a good motherboard in babyAT format which supports the K6-III+? I'd prefer to stick with the old computer case, so unless such a motherboard doesn't exist I'd really like it to be one of those silly babyAT motherboards. I don't require "fancy stuff" such as USB or SCSI, as the system will contain of only a single 1.6GB HD and a CD-ROM drive.

Thanks for your time!
 
DFI's K6BV3+/66-2 is what you want. BAT form factor, UDMA66 IDE, 2 MB cache, all the funny bits needed for the oddest of socket-7 CPU (66/83/95/97/100 MHz bus, low voltages down to 1.3V), one AGP and four PCI slots, fan/voltage/temperature monitors ... and OFFICIAL K6-2 or -III "+" model support.

Regards, Peter
 
Both these boards are great for what you want. I recommend you check out AMDZONEFORUMS thats where all the talent is on this subject.
 
Be careful, since the voltage in a k6-III+ is different then the k6III series.
I know the Asus p5a (atx) board with the latest BIOS can handle it, but I'm not sure about the Asus p5ab (babyAT) can.
 
Have you overclocked the K6-III+ at all?
I have a K6-3 400 and would like to squeeze some more like out of the board, but don't want to overclock it in a way that requires anything more than a typical fan or heatsink.
Is it safe to say that the K6-X+ chips can all be overclocked to 500-550 without too much trouble?

 
Asus P5A-B baby AT had a K6-III CPU in it, pretty good mobo, Aladdin V chipset is crap, can't put anything other than 3dfx in the AGP slot
pretty good other than that.


 
AFTER i put the holland dude's bios on, i am running a tyan 1590 with a k6III+/450 at 600(550 when i'm lazy)
AT, simms, ATX, dimms, 100 front bus speed. all that.
 
Does your present board have SIMMS or DIMMS?? If you are looking for a cheap upgrade you don't want to buy memory--unless you use SIMMs and don't have enough. With the current DIMM prices I would switch to DIMMs reather than waste $$ on old SIMMs. I have used the FIC 503, had trouble. The Tyan is good but huge, it may not fit in your case. The Soyo has been a winner for me. Rick.
 
k6-3+ in fic 503+, as i type this......
make sure you flash the beta bios before you use it if you use the mobile cpu
 
You want to buy a K6-III/2+ and a motherboard?
you might get better value out of a cheapo all-in-one board for a Celeron? $-4-$
With on-board everything.
..otherwise the cheapest Duron board that you can get your hands on - it will make sense for future upgrading - only go down the route you plan if the cost is significantly lower.
I'm sure a Duron 650 must be around the price of a K6-2+? And it will outperform it too?
I assume you will be buying new RAM too?
 
Since you are moving from the P60, you probably had some SIMM RAM in it. I know the SOYO 5EHM which runs the K6-III+ has 2 SIMM slots, so you can keep the RAM as well.

However, I concur with the Duron suggestion. K6-III+ is best for those who want just a new CPU. If you're investing in both MoBo and CPU, Duron would give you better value and future upgrade path. Don't let the AT case keep you from that, spend the extra $30 for an ATX.
 
Remember you will put just as much time and effort into building the older spec (k6-2/3) system as you will with a new spec version (Duron/Celeron) and ok lets say you can save US$50 bucks?
Thats probably the end of the road for that system!
Then you need to get a new motherboard etc at a later date.
By putting the time and effort and minimal extra $$$ into the newer spec system you will probably be able to double the CPU speed - at a later date if necessary - not even taking into consideration the gulf of a difference in performance 🙂
 
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