AMD K6-2 500 MHz processor

Advantages: Cost, stability, performance
Disadvantages: Out of date Socket 7 Motherboard.

...I originally bought a system with a 300 mhz AMD-K62 processor because it was rated as being as good as a PII 400 mhz. I was very impressed by the stability and performance compared with the Cyrix chips and Intel chips. I upgraded with a AMD K6-2 500mhz for forty pounds and i now have a pc which is capable of running anything i want. I run a lot of processor hungry games such as Unreal Tournament with a relatively slow graphics card. With this upgrade the performance has increased by at least 33%. The machine now boots up windows faster and installs programmes faster without (so far) any compatability issues. I would recommend an AMD chip over an Intel chip from this experience. The only criticism i have is now i have to change motherboard when i upgrade to a Duron or Thunderbird.... Read review

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Advantages: Price, very cheap!
Disadvantages: None

...At some point last year, well more than a year ago, I decided that I needed to boost the speed of my computer a bit. I didn’t want to spend too much; I only really wanted to upgrade my processor. I had a look at what was on the market and I was quite restricted as the motherboard I had was quite old. It was a choice between an Intel chip, I am not sure what this was, and an AMD chip. In the end what made up my mind was the price of the AMD K6-2 500 it was only £40. What a bargain, this could keep my computer going for another year or two, hopefully! I then had a few problems getting the chip as they didn’t make it any more, which means by now you can’t get it I should think. ** Installation ** It is not recommended that everyone change their CPU in their computer as they are sensitive pieces of equipment, but I... Read review

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Advantages: Saves Money on Upgrading a Super Socket 7 Motherboard
Disadvantages: Motherboard needs to support a Core voltage of 2.0, also requires the latest BIOS upgrade for your motherboard

...Although the AMD K6 III+ 450MHz was designed for laptop use they can be used in Super Socket 7 motherboards as many of the major board makers have now released BIOS upgrades to support the CPU. The AMD K6 III+ 450MHz is available on auction sites such as eBay and QXL, but not in the shops as they are only released by AMD as OEM for the major laptop makers. The CPU is made using the 0.18 Micron process which is the same as the Duron range, the old K6 III series which is no longer available was made using the 0.25 Micron process. So as look as your board supports a Core voltage of 2.0, Multiplier of 4.5, FSB of 100MHz. It is also possible to overclock these processors to 600Mhz because of the 0.18 Micron process and the 2.0v Core voltage with the use of a good fan and heartsink. All this will help the owners of Super Socket 7 motherboard... Read review

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