"PRACTICE CHIPS???"

[iceman]

Hi guys--

I'm going to attempt my first O/C, and was wondering if you could suggest a chip that is compatable with my equipment and is cheap enough that if I fry it, It wont be a big deal? Maybe one that will O/C a decent amount over and above the default speed, so that i can practice? Here's what I got: EPOX 8K7A+, 350W PSU, 2- 256 MB Crucial DDR2100 ram, OCZ Gladiator w/Delta fan, & IBM 60MB 60GXP Ultra ATA100 hdd. The cpu i WILL be using is a brand new retail AYHJA-Y 1.33 GHZ T-Bird. Obviously, I don't want a nice 1.33GHZ keychain. I'd appreciate all suggestions for cheap, compatable cpu's.

-----THANKS!!!!

[Hugo 59]

You can get a Duron 750 for $32 at newegg.com.

Btw even the most practiced oc'r will fry a chip now and agian!
Good Luck

[Zuck Gou :)]

Man thats gonna be so much fun...

[iceman]

Why's that???

[FishDog3]

definetly go for a cheep duron, the have showen to really oc well, ive see them get blazing fast for a chip thats under $40

check www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com)

[iceman]

Hugo 59 (Jul 07, 2001 03:39 a.m.):
You can get a Duron 750 for $32 at newegg.com.

Btw even the most practiced oc'r will fry a chip now and agian!
Good Luck
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Maybe I should get more than 1???

[Hugo 59]

I don't know everytime I have an extra chip lying around I spend all my money to build a new system. Can't stand to have chips just lying around.

Just be carefull keep an eye on your temps, take it slow and steady and you shouldn't have any problems.

[iceman]

Thanks... I'll post when/if I succeed!

[Goldwing]

Hugo 59 (Jul 07, 2001 04:09 a.m.):
I don't know everytime I have an extra chip lying around I spend all my money to build a new system. Can't stand to have chips just lying around.

I......must......build......a.....new......compute r!!!! ARGH!!!

ROFL

I know what you mean everytime a get a critcal mass of 'extra' components they congregate in a new case and raid my wallet for whatever they need to become complete.
:D :D :D :D

[bdf24]

Only thing I have laying around are a couple of old cases and a few extra PSU's. As far as video cards, cpu's, Ram, and everything else I always sell them on Ebay. Nice in a way as it helps pay for my new stuff a bit.
I just bought my Radeon for $160 shipped. But I sold my V5 for $96.00 on Ebay. Also have an A7A 266 & 1.2 gig T-Bird on the way. So I sold my PIII 800 and P3125 for $110.00 on Ebay. So all in all I did'nt have to spend all that much money for a pretty good upgrade.

Although I would like to build a rig out of spare parts. But the wife thinks it's rediculous to have more then one pc in the house.

[Ferg]

go to Pricewatch (http://www.pricewatch.com) and check out their Duron Prices. I think you can get an 800 for about 40 bucks shipped and that will easily make it to a gig with that motherboard.

[Colin]

I have seen Durons for $25. Most of them will do a gig. At that price, it's a handy item to have aroound just for testing systems after you fry all your Birds.

[Amedeo602]

bdf24 (Jul 07, 2001 07:17 a.m.):Although I would like to build a rig out of spare parts. But the wife thinks it's rediculous to have more then one pc in the house.

*shudders at the thought of being married*

[Colin]

Amedeo602 (Jul 07, 2001 03:50 p.m.):
bdf24 (Jul 07, 2001 07:17 a.m.):Although I would like to build a rig out of spare parts. But the wife thinks it's rediculous to have more then one pc in the house.

*shudders at the thought of being married*

No problem, you just have to pick the right woman and make sure she has her own fast computer.

[Blue Jester_2112]

LOL!! Love the pic Hgo!