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FrankMasterFlash
06-15-01, 02:47 PM
Does anyone know at what speed these stepping chips usually max out at?
Placid
06-15-01, 04:23 PM
About 850mhz. The highest one listed in the cpu database for a 750 is 862.
Phil
06-15-01, 05:08 PM
the best cA2 chips were the 550 and 600. The 550 would usually reach 733mhz no problem and the 600would reach 800mhz without much difficulty. Do you already own one or are you considering buying one.
klosters64a
06-15-01, 05:54 PM
I have a P3 600E that has no problem with 133 Mhz FSB/800 Mhz Clock, at stock Core Voltage. It's a cA2 stepping. Why do I run it at 124 Mhz FSB? Because it's too freakin' HOT at 133!

I've had two P3E's. Both cA2. Both hot as hell. If possible, avoid these dinosaurs!
Phil
06-15-01, 06:02 PM
How hot does it get at 800mhz and what cooling is that with (case and cpu hs/f)
FrankMasterFlash
06-16-01, 12:21 AM
Phil (Jun 15, 2001 05:08 p.m.):
the best cA2 chips were the 550 and 600. The 550 would usually reach 733mhz no problem and the 600would reach 800mhz without much difficulty. Do you already own one or are you considering buying one.

I would not get it, but I am getting a good deal for it. P3 733 Slot 1 w/ Coolermaster HSF for ~$50. Hoping for 825 because 150mhz FSB is what my board runs out at.
sifu quoc
06-16-01, 12:55 PM
i usta have a pIII 700 ca2, and it would run at 875... stable at default voltage... but i wasnt satisfied, so i sold it...