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  1. 06-20-2000 08:54 PM #1
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    Lightbulb Which CPU?

    I have decided on a Gigabyte GA-6VX7-4X for my new system...but am now wondering about a CPU. Any opinions would be appreciated. I could buy a Celeron and o/c it, or go with a P3..
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  2. 06-20-2000 09:05 PM #2
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    celery 2 will do ya...

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  3. 06-20-2000 09:10 PM #3
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    I'd recommend you maybe look at Duron. They are cheaper than Celery's and if they OC well, you may be able to get BETTER performance.
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  4. 06-20-2000 09:17 PM #4
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    Based on the board you have chosen I too would lean toward the Celly II chips as I love mine and they are performing fantastically

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    Am I right in assuming that the 533 and 566 are Celeron 2's?
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  6. 06-20-2000 09:35 PM #6
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    All of the 566's are and in the 533's you need to make sure you get a 533A as the A means that it is the .18 micron die process.

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    Id go for either the 533A and the 566, they are the underdogs of overclocking.
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    Thanks..I will be getting a Celeron 2. Any opinions on buying OEM vs retail?
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  9. 06-20-2000 09:57 PM #9
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    I'd get the oem, since all that your getting extra with the retail is the crapass heatsink and fan. Plus a box and warannty thats pretty useless....

    So go for oem!!!!! Save yourself some dough!!!
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    OEM it is
    Thanks everyone for the advice.
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    Geez, that was a quick decision....
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  12. 06-20-2000 11:09 PM #12
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    Get the 566 and you will have to pinch yourself to make sure your not dreaming.
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    i love my celeron2 566@825...but i already want more...and need more cooling...
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  14. 06-20-2000 11:22 PM #14
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    Guess my advice worked. Here ISD, check out what you can achieve with your 533A or 566 Celeron, by going here: www.overclockers.com ... BTW, good choice.

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  15. 06-21-2000 01:05 AM #15
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    i have my retail celeron 600 @ 1006 with its crappy heatsink and fan hahahahaha
    i have remove the heatsink and pad to repace it with some dick smiths heat transfer paste the up we go on day one i had it to 900 that was 2 weeks ago and i tried 4 more last night first 106 fsm yes boot up at 950 then 112 and yes agian success 1006 mhz i was happy still am i think i might even get a better cooler for this but it runs at 27c while surfing and up to 44 while playing U T and S O F and Q 3 but no probs so far and the volts r at 2.00 ?
    is this 2 high?
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