Looking 4 a P54c-200mhz (non-mmx)

[commodsquad]

Like the subject says, I'm looking to acquire
a pentium 200mhz non-mmx so I can boost up my wife's system from the 100 mhz she is currently at. The reason it has to be non-mmx is because the FIC socket 7 mobo she has levels out at 200mhz and doesnt support the 2.8 voltage, I think the lowest it supports is around 3.2 or something to that level and a little higher... Although I can buy a 233mmx chip from a friend for 20 bucks I got this uneasy feeling that if I took the chance to install it I would most certainly fry the chip and I would rather not give my wife something else to laugh at me about LOL...
So if anybody has one and can help me out let me know...TIA
commodsquad

[commodsquad]

Anybody?

[scotter]

if I had one it would be yours just becouse I know how the wife can be lol http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
altho there are a few shops here in town that believe it or not still have a few of them in stock if I'm not mistaken if ya want I can check on the prices for ya, I dont think there to much. let me know if ya want http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[commodsquad]

Thanks Scotter, that would be much appreciated. I hope that it isnt too much trouble for ya though and price is pretty reasonable if you are able to track one down http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif .....
If anybody else has anything in case Scotter has the same probs I did looking for one in the shops...please let me know soon LOL I tend to spend as fast as I get it and I was hoping that I could rush out a money order this week....

[scotter]

checking for you now will ave some info this evening or first thing tomarrow http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
ok so far Ive found a p150 non mmx for $40.00
and a p200 non mmx for $69.00
me my self I think I'd go for the p150 and overclock it http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
any way I'll keep looking and see what I can what else I can find tomarrow when more shops are open http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by scotter (edited 01-30-2000).]

[GarthLear]

I think I have a 166 in a drawer if you are interested, you could probably OC it. That board is probably only running at 50, can you set it to 66 and a different multiplier?
You can have for $20 if you're interested I'll check and post tomorrow if it's a 166 as it might only be a 133.

[commodsquad]

Thanks Scotter and GarthLear. Yes I can set it to different multipliers and the bus speed can be set to 50, 60 and 66 (it is at 66 now according to specs). The board just tops out its limit at 200mhz but OCing isnt a prob if need be and the chip can do it.. I already tried to OC the 100 (Pentium S-100 never seen one with the S before but I tried anyway..) to the next step up at 120 and even to 133 and then spent an hour messing with jumpers with all the configs I could but it was a no go LOL..I appreciate the help from both of you and am crossing my fingers and toes LOL ...
Floyd

By the way, I found out that since this is an Sy007 type Pentium 100mhz chip that it is multiplier locked so I cant really do much to it since the board only goes up to 66....

[This message has been edited by commodsquad (edited 01-31-2000).]

[GarthLear]

Sorry to get your hopes up, its only a 133 and SY022 so doubtful on OC. Since you can only go up to 66 you probably need to find a 166 or 200 if you can. Good Luck

[scotter]

got really busy today and have not found anything else but what I posted above will chaeck some more tomarrow as I'll have time http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[commodsquad]

Hey no problem GarthLear and thanks again, You gave it a shot LOL..And Scotter no problem also, I know how busy things can get so you dont have to go out of your way if you have other priorities to take care of ...
Somebody must have something above 133 laying around that is working but is just collecting dust and just waiting for me to revive it LMAO... http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif

[scotter]

commodsquad the 150mhz chip is all that I can get right now for $40.00 or I can order a 200mhz chip for you, will be here in 2 days at $69.00 still have a few more shops to check but I'm gona be very busy wendsday so it will be thur before I can do that
e-mail me or post here what You would like to do and I work on it some more or pick you up the 150 chip if you want ?

[commodsquad]

Ok cool Scotter,
Let me know what you find out thursday and I guess if noone else comes up with anything in the mean time I will have to make a decision then LOL...Thanks again...I too will also be very busy tomorrow. LOL I'm gonna go about 100 miles away to check their shops since the city is bigger and they just "might" have something...but I seriously doubt it LOL..I looked there last time for a 2.1 gig (even used) harddrive and the smallest anyone carried was 10 gigs or more, If I could afford one of those I would have gotten one in my own hometown LOL..so I'm betting that most places only carry the newer components but if I get lucky and find something I will let you know so you wont have to go running around for me....

[scotter]

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[commodsquad]

OK, Scotter...I found absolutely nothing today LOL...and Izzy thanks for the offer, I'm not sure if it would work with my mobo but I will definately keep you in mind though my decision is pending on what Scotter is able to hunt down and what GarthLear decides from my next statement... GarthLear, I just may take you up on the 133 since I may run out of better options.. that is, if you would be willing to go 15 shipped...Thanks again all...

[This message has been edited by commodsquad (edited 02-02-2000).]

[izzzy12k]

You said you have a FIC motherboard?

What model and bios revision?

You can download the bios test program from Intel by clicking here (http://www.intel.com/overdrive/odpdiags.exe), and find out for sure if it will work or not.

It's up to you, so just let know, cause I will probably put it up on auction at Ebay if your not interested.

izzzy12k

[commodsquad]

FIC board with VIA chipset
Model: PA-2002
BIOS revision: 1.21
BIOS date and version: 10/8/96 AWARD BIOS 4.09G800A
BIOS string: 10/8/96-VT82C570M-2A5L9F09C-00

This is the pdf file that shows the compatable cpu's with this model...
ftp://ftp.fic.com.tw/MiscDocs/Socket7_CPU/1.pdf

[This message has been edited by commodsquad (edited 02-02-2000).]

[izzzy12k]

I've got a used Pentium 180MMX Overdrive chip. You just gotta set the bus speed to 60 and your set.

If you're interested, $50 shipped.

izzzy12k

[izzzy12k]

Well the Overdrive was pulled from a Socket 5 motherboard, obviously older than your Pentium motherboard, so it should work no problem. Just set your motherboard up as a Pentium 150, for best performance.

Did ya run the bios test from Intel as listed above?

izzzy12k

[commodsquad]

Thanks again scotter, GarthLear, and izzy12k for your help, ideas and offers...

Good News..
I finally found a good deal for a P-150 non-mmx for 25 shipped.
so I guess you can consider this quest closed and done LOL

[buddmann]

Commodsquad; I received your e-mail and will send you my P-200 chip on Monday when the Post Office reopens, all that I ask is that you send back what it will cost to ship it to you? I'll include a return envelope with my address if that's okay with you?

regards, buddmann

[commodsquad]

Fine and dandy with me buddmann...
I appreciate this that you are doing for me..
Thanks Again

[buddmann]

commodsquad; I don't know if you reeived my e-mail, if not, yes I sent the chip out by air mail yesterday and they said you should receive it in 7 to 10 days.
It cost me $5.14 Cdn. to send it, my return address is on the envelope.

Enjoy the chip, Roger aka buddmann