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Default Re: AMD Athlon-PECM, 1333 MHz (5 x 267) t'bird upgrade or replacement? - 12-15-2007 , 04:37 PM





In article <o4e8m3dbd91nk76ptpmlsiepkacobg297s (AT) 4ax (DOT) com>,
reply (AT) group (DOT) please says...
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I'm very happy with my t'bird processor but would like to know if there's
a better one that I can swap it for to improve the general speed of my
computer. The more time I spend looking for an alternative the more
confused I get because I just don't know what a suitable replacement
might be. So, please, look at my current specs below and help me out.

Motherboard
CPU Type AMD Athlon-PECM, 1333 MHz (5 x 267)
Motherboard Name MSI K7T Power/Pro/Pro2/Pro2-A/Turbo/Turbo2/Turbo Limited Edition
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8363A Apollo KT133A

CPU Properties
CPU Type AMD Athlon-PECM, 1333 MHz (5 x 267)
CPU Alias Thunderbird
CPU Stepping A9
L1 Code Cache 64 KB
L1 Data Cache 64 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB (On-Die, Full-Speed)

CPU Physical Info
Package Type 453 Pin PGA / 242 Contact Slot A Cartridge
Package Size 4.95 cm x 4.95 cm / 13.99 cm x 6.27 cm x 1.64 cm
Transistors 37 million
Process Technology 6Mi, 0.18 um, CMOS
Die Size 120 mm2
Core Voltage 1.75 V
I/O Voltage 1.6 V
Typical Power 34 - 65 W (depending on clock speed)
Maximum Power 38 - 72 W (depending on clock speed)

CPU Manufacturer
Company Name Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Thanks.
Short answer - no.

I know it's not what you wanted to hear, but any money you spend on
upgrading your board/cpu < And I honestly doubt there are any cpus
around that are faster than what have that fit a Slot A motherboard >
will be a waste. It's time to upgrade if you want more performance.

You can probably buy a used pc with more performance for less money
than what it would take to get your present pc to run faster.

Bill


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