What athlon CPU to buy for best bang for the buck?

nadk · May 17, 2001

I am in a quandry about buying a 1G/1.2G or 1.33GHz athlon. I do not plan to do any unusual cooling such as water, but just use a good fan/heatsink combo, on a abit kt7a MB.

If I can keep the heat down I may play with voltage increases.

What do you guys suggest?

Tachyon · May 17, 2001

On a percent basis the 1.0GHz may be the best "bet".

nadk · May 17, 2001

Tachyon (May 17, 2001 11:28 a.m.):
On a percent basis the 1.0GHz may be the best "bet".

Must is be an AXIA or AXIA Y? Or any 1GHz athlon?

Tachyon · May 17, 2001

The CPU should be either an AVIA or AXIA. Either should overclock well. I've read that the first digit of the third line can make a difference but I haven't seen conclusive proof personally.

dimitri · May 17, 2001

I emphatically point to the 1ghz axia @266, im running at 1.33ghz right now rock solid and have posted at 11 x 140 aircooled!!!!! 33% oc is an accomplishment for me , i saved 75$ canadian going for the 1 ghz vs the 1.33 ghz. GL!

Megahurtz · May 17, 2001

nadk (May 17, 2001 11:42 a.m.):

Tachyon (May 17, 2001 11:28 a.m.):
On a percent basis the 1.0GHz may be the best "bet".

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Must is be an AXIA or AXIA Y? Or any 1GHz athlon?

Yes. Your best 'bang for the buck' IMHO is a 1Ghz 'AXIA' with a letter as the first character of the trird line. 'Y' and 'K' have been confirmed.

These processors may give you an initial advantage in a per-centage overclock. The true determing factor in a successful overclock is the knowledge and patience of the person making the attempt.

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Geobronc · May 17, 2001

My AXIA 1.33 has a letter 'D' as the first character of the third line. I wonder how bad or good this is?

dimitri · May 17, 2001

Geobronc (May 17, 2001 04:26 p.m.):
My AXIA 1.33 has a letter 'D' as the first character of the third line. I wonder how bad or good this is?

You should oc it and tell us

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Geobronc · May 17, 2001

'D' 1.33g AXIA Running smooth at 1464 (11x133)
1.79 V
ASUS AV7133a
Generic PC133 256mb

Hmmm, Could it get higher? I may try, should I try?

GEOBRONC

Paul -The Mad Hatter · May 18, 2001

go for it!

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