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Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 15:16:28 -0500 (CDT)
From: Nathan Ahlstrom <nrahlstr@winternet.com>
To: "Jonathan M. Bresler" <jmb@FreeBSD.ORG>
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Subject: Re: overclocking PPro166-512kB
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Jonathan,

> 	Steve Passe and David Kelly have both reported success
> 	overclocking a PentiumPro 166 2/512kB L2 to 200Mhz.

We just got a system up and running with two PPro 166's w/512K at 200mhz
on that board today.  Works like a charm. 

> 	before i plunk money on these guys, anyone out there
> 	with a word of caution for me ;)

I was a bit nervous too, but it works, installing the latest snap right
now.

> 	plan to use the intel providence pr440fx motherboard.

Ordering the board from computer geeks?  (www.compgeeks.com) for $89?

Good Luck,

Nathan


Nathan Ahlstrom
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