AMD K6-2 550 MHz processor

Advantages: Cheap, good little chip
Disadvantages: Past its day

...The amd k6-2 processor is one which is good for the basic PC user. If you are a PC user who likes to play the latest games and run the latest software then this is not the chip for you. I have an old PC with an amd k6-2 processor which clocks at 350mhz I am going to upgrade this to the later 550mhz to hopefully give my computer a bit of a boost. The chip is a good little chip as I am running a 32md video card on it with 592mb of ram. The chip remains stable but falls unstable when trying to run games that are too overpowering. The amd k6-2 processor is one which uses amd's 3d now technology. These are 21 new functions which help enhance gameplay and the running of programmes. It uses the Super Socket 7 and has 100mhz front side bus. It has a great range of clockspeeds from 266mhz up to 550mhz and these can be overclocked. The AMD k6-2... 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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Advantages: Reliable, fast and low cost.
Disadvantages: May require updated patches for the Bios/chipset.

...The AMD range of K6 processors was a bit of a god send, providing the speeds to match the Intel range of processors, but without paying out an arm and a leg for the privilege. I made the jump from an Intel P-100Mhz to an AMD K6-2 450Mhz, and apart from some problems with the ALi chipset on the motherboard (which was solved with an updated driver) it has been running fine for months now. I would highly recommend using this brand of CPU if you require a decent reliable processor, but without the high price of the mainstream branded chips. It has made upgrades for many of my friends easier, and more affordable, and there is no noticable difference performance as far as I can see.... Read review

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