Hi,
I have an abit bx6 r2 motherboard (slot 1) that I want to get a new processor for. I'm trying to find out what the fastest processor it can handle is.
FSB - it can do 133, 138, 143, if I overclock the AGP slot (2/3 multplier).
Voltage-wise it can do anything from 1.3 - 2.1 in .5 increments.
It can also do a 8x multiplier (or maybe a 8.5 or 9 - see below)
I have pc133 sdram (micron or crucial).
I'm willing to buy a slotket adapter so that I can use a socket 370 chip.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
- About the multiplier, in the user-defined setting in the Softmenu, all of the multipliers begin with small x's, i.e x4.5, Except for 8.5 and 9, which begin with a capital X, i.e. X8.5. I'm not sure what the difference is there for, if anybody knows, please enlighten me.
OK, the fastest processor you can use on a standard slotket is the PIII 1000EB. You can overclock that to 1150MHz on your board without problems, I'm fairly certain your board will run at 150MHz FSB. Total cost around $120
Now if you REALLY want to drop some cash, you can get the Powerleap IP3/t adapter and PIII 1.4GHz Tualatin kit. The slotkit in this adapter is made for the Tualatin, and has it's own voltage regulator. If you can get your bus speed to 150MHz, that combo will get you 1575MHz, and beat a P4 1.8 or Athlon XP1800+. Problem is, I think it will cost you around $300.
Thanks. I looked at the powerleap kits, and the 1.4 is selling for $429.95, which is a little steep. So my next question is, is there any real difference in slotket adapters? The only ones that I can find on pricegrabber and pricewatch are one made by startech computers, and a generic. Would that be ok, or is it worth my while to find a brand name abit or iwill?
Thanks.
Most generic slotkets will work for the PIII 1000EB, except for the early non-coppermine units. Certain brand name units offer voltage controll within the limits of the board's VRM. But they won't work with the Tualatins.
