LOOKING FOR AMD CPU

[James Knott]

Francois Ouellette wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Knott" <james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org>
> To: <tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 9:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [TLUG]: LOOKING FOR AMD CPU
> 
> 
>>Martin Duclos wrote:
>>>Hey all!
>>>I've recently toasted an AMD cpu. I'm having difficulty finding a
>>>replacement at computer outlets. They only have the Semprons available
>>>with a FSB of 333. I need to get an AMD cpu that has a 266 FSB. Please
>>>let me know where I could find one or if someone has one they wouldn't
>>>mind selling!
>>Why not take advantage of this "opportunity" to upgrade your mother
>>board?  Perhaps an AMD 64 bit?
> 
> I'll second that one. New AMD 64's can be found from about $220. A new mobo
> would definitely bring other improvements too.
> 
> My experience in trying to get "vintage" AMD's (new or used) is that they
> are hard to come by.
> Perhaps because people like them so much they never part with them!

My MB has an Athlon XP 1700+.  I'd like to upgrade it to a 2400+ (the
fastest the MB will take), but they're scarce.

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