Pencil Check

[iggy]

Can i use a regular #2 pencil to unlock my Duron?

[TranceBear]

iggy (Aug 04, 2001 04:39 p.m.):
Can i use a regular #2 pencil to unlock my Duron?

Yes, but make sure it is NOT the soft lead type. I found some high graphite content ones in a arts and crafts store.

[wild_andy_c]

Make sure you have some lead in your pencil. My grandad told me that.

[Wa11y]

Originally posted by wild_andy_c
Make sure you have some lead in your pencil. My grandad told me that.

Great advice, not only for overclocking, but for life in general.

[proze]

Originally posted by iggy
Can i use a regular #2 pencil to unlock my Duron?

yep, that'll be just fine. i've used HB, B and F (whatever that is!), all successfully.

[Wa11y]

Originally posted by proze

i've used HB, B and F (whatever that is!)

The numbers on the pencil indicate how hard the lead is. It usually only makes a difference to artists. I prefer 4H leads when I draw. I don't remember what order they go in, though. Been some time since I played with that.

[proze]

Originally posted by [Oc]Wa11y


The numbers on the pencil indicate how hard the lead is. It usually only makes a difference to artists. I prefer 4H leads when I draw. I don't remember what order they go in, though. Been some time since I played with that.

lol!! i know what they mean! i've just never seen an "F" rating before, and haven't since. i'd say it's about comparable in hardness to a "B" or thereabouts.

[OpenFriday]

Here take a look at this,

http://www.overclockers.com/tips314/

This has some good info on which leads too use/not to use.