"Compeq" Celeron 300a

[tommy67]

I bought a Celeron 300a SLW2M online that was guaranteed to o/c to 450Mhz (made in Costa Rica). However, I did notice the symbol "Compeq" it, and I remember reading something about how these chips tend to be the "bad" ones. Is this generally true, and I just happened to get one of the few Compeqs that o/c with stability? Thanks.

[Swipper]

Hack-it/Try-it and see.
It won't harm it if you're sensible and OC the puppy in steps. You should aim for 450Mhz with adequate cooling, 3.5 * 100FSb at 2.2V

Run it @300 for a few days.
UP the voltage and higher FSB speeds for a few days with a desent workout like Prime95. Then lower the voltage and to see if owork. Then up the FSB speed and voltage again. Remember to keep it cool.

Good Luck.

[This message has been edited by Swipper (edited 05-14-99).]

[BBA]

The markings are a general rule of thumb. I do have a OEM Celeron 333 made in Costa Rica that does 500Mhz all day long on a P2B with 2.0v That aint supposed to happen either. I also have a Malay retail Celeron 300a that wont run at anything but 300Mhz, go figure?

BBA