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Josh
08-09-01, 08:41 PM
I've been thinking this over for a bit and would like to get your input on the following. I know that the majority of us including myself would balk at buying a "pretested" cpu. Buying a pretested cpu takes the fun and experimentation out of the overclocking process. Now my question is whether paying a premium for a certain stepping is similiar to paying a premium for a pretested cpu? The reason I ask this is that i'm considering a cpu upgrade and am interested in the new AYHJAR cores. I can pick up a 1.0 gig for 86 dollars shipped on newegg or pay 94 plus S & H for a AYHJAR core. Anyone have any thoughts about this?

Josh

TranceBear
08-10-01, 01:09 AM
Well if you pay abit more for a premium stepping that is not cheating at all. I have seen guys pay $40 more for an AXIA-y. I would say go for it!!