Tbird 1.33ghz steppings from Newegg

[d3vil]

Hi, I was wondering if ppl can post what steppings they have gotten when ordering the 1.33 ghz 266 fsb from newegg? (i'm about to order one and i would like to know what ppl have gotten to see if i should take the chance and get it from there)

btw, how come the newer/faster cpus aren't multiplier locked, but the older ones are? (1 ghz) why did amd do that?

Thx
d3vil

 

[sonar]

btw, how come the newer/faster cpus aren't multiplier locked, but the older ones are? (1 ghz) why did amd do that?

So people with boards that don't support 133 fsb can run them.

 

[heffe734]

I've ordered about 5 processors from them....

1.2 - AXIA B
1.0 - AVIA B
1.33 - two of them ayhja and one axia k
just ordered another one to build for a friend. Should come Monday...will post.

 

[d3vil]

nice... hrm, i guess i'll get the cpu from there..
any more steppings?

 

[Rand]

<<
btw, how come the newer/faster cpus aren't multiplier locked, but the older ones are? (1 ghz) why did amd do that?

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Some of the newer ones are still locked, especially those that are clocked at around 1GHz or lower. Many Durons are still locked as well.

 

[pdjer]

i got an ahyja 9.. 1420 = max

ayhja that is.

 

[hkchan]

If I get an OEM 1.2 or 1.33 fromNewegg, which HSF is adequate, even for overclocking? For the 1.33 Newegg recommends a Cooler Master HSF that can support 1.33GHZ, but it's only $8. Since the processor's multiplier is unlocked, if I get an IWILL KK266 or an ASUS A7V133, I can start experimenting with overclocking without performing any tricks to the processor, correct?

 

[d3vil]

You should get the SVC Golden Gate (OCZ Gladiator) with either a delta fan (http://svcompucycle.com/svcgoldengate.html) or that other 27 cfm fan (http://svcompucycle.com/svcgolgat27.html) or those 40 cfm fans from those links.. it's a really cheap price for a pretty good hsf, you can also read the thread about other ppl's experiences with them in the hot deals forum.

Yes you can OC as soon as you install it. No tricks, no gimmicks.

 

[hkchan]

Thanks. What's a good (and cheap ~$50) mid-tower case with an AMD-approved PS? Should I install additional fans?

 

[shurato]

dont get a super cheap case if your going to overclock at high speeds... make sure it has good airflow and room for a good amount of fans.