Are all AMD XP 2500+ Processors Unlocked?

[doc6886]

Are all AMD XP 2500+ processors unlocked? If not, then that means some are and some aren't? How can I tell if it is going to be locked or unlocked when I am buying one? This goes for all other processors... say I'm buying a different AMD and want an unlocked... how will I know?

 

[9mmCensor]

The new ones are locked, the old ones are unlocked.


http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=244237

 

[skidooosl]

i think after week 40 they are locked

 

[Yamiyanazz]

I guess I got an unlocked one...I'm changing the multiplier and it's staying changed...does that mean it's unlocked, or is it just a changable FSB?

 

[blueAMDmachine]

if youre changing the multiplier, its unlocked. If you dont bellieve me, take off ur hsf and read the stepping, it should have when it was manufactured

 

[dippy_skoodlez]

i think after week 40 they are locked

from week 32-33 until 40, its questionable about wether its locked or not due to locked and unlocked sightings. I have a week 34 locked =(

 

[PiMpShiN]

dont be concerned about them being locked though. Even with the Multi locked at 11x its on the best setting. This way you can get a high fsb for good perfomance and get a high clock speed.

 

[dippy_skoodlez]

True, but im not maxed out at 440fsb for my chip =( my ram/NB are gonna hold me back. if you get a good chip that can do 2.5-2.7, then your gonna need some NICE ram and decent NB cooling... stock doesnt like to go past 250...