worthwhile downgrade?

[CamNeely]

I want to replace my XP2000+ palomino with a t-bred. The reason is because I want to try 166 and 200 fsb while staying in the 1.8-2.0ghz speed range. Would trading to an 1800+ t-bred allow me run this, or would I take a performance hit? I don't have the extra loot to buy a 2200+, or I would. Thanks for your input.

 

[Budman]

Why dont you unlock your 2000+ and drop the multiplier?

 

[CamNeely]

I've tried a few times, but with no luck. It's strange, after each attempted unlock, cpu ran perfect, but no-go when I change the multipliers. I'm sure I'm doing everything right, but my results say otherwise. This is how I am attempting unlock: I tape off the contacts with scotch tape, and I proceed to fill the pits with thermal compound(came with my Pal8045). I smooth the compound with a very small piece of cardboard, and let it dry. After examining the filled pits for any holes or bubbles, I tape off each bridge from both sides and connect it with conductive paint from defogger kit. Let it dry, then on to the next one...etc.. None of the L3 bridges are being touched, and there are no contacts between the self-made bridges. When I installed the cpu, I noticed only a 1degree-celcius rise in temps. The cpu is still stable at the same o/c speeds, but I can't seem to change the multiplier. Should I clear cmos, let the pc identify the cpu, and try again from there? not sure if this would do a damn thing. Anyways, this is why my cpu is not unlocked.

 

[BigJ]

Remember, you're going to need the proper motherboard that's going to auto-unlock the Tbred.

 

[allies]

Originally posted by: BigJ2078
Remember, you're going to need the proper motherboard that's going to auto-unlock the Tbred.

If he was just going to run at a 166 mhz fsb, I don't think he would need to unlock the 1800+. 200mhz fsb on the other hand would most definitely need the chip to be unlocked.

 

[rogue1979]

Are you sure the thermal compound isn't conductive? I use super glue to fill the pits and it always works.