ColorComputerStore
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I have a DEC DIGITAL PC 3500/5510. It has a 300Mhz Pentium II. The motherboard is based on the Intel 440LX chipset.
The service manual covers the processor clock speed switch settings.
It lists the following speeds:
133
166
200
233
266
300
333
366*
400*
433*
466*
500*
533*
*Reserved for future use
I was told the fastest Pent II I could use would be a 333. Considering I have a 300 now, that isn't such a nice jump.
I have seen Pent II for sale as reasonable costs up to 400MHz. But I am unsure if I can in fact go above 333.
I have conflicting information on whether I could also use a Pentium 3 slot 1 as an option.
Finally, some folks recommended a Celeron with a slot 1 adapter. Although the cache is smaller the speed is faster on the Celeron.
I am using the machine for DOS, Win 95 and Win98 games. Not really 3D FPS... more of RPGs and RTS games. I do have the RAM maxed out and a Rage 128 card.
Should I just leave the CPU alone considering what I use the machine for? Or should I spend a little cash and upgrade the CPU?
I'm very curious about the 'Reserved for future use'. Hate to buy a faster CPU and it not work. hmmm..
The service manual covers the processor clock speed switch settings.
It lists the following speeds:
133
166
200
233
266
300
333
366*
400*
433*
466*
500*
533*
*Reserved for future use
I was told the fastest Pent II I could use would be a 333. Considering I have a 300 now, that isn't such a nice jump.
I have seen Pent II for sale as reasonable costs up to 400MHz. But I am unsure if I can in fact go above 333.
I have conflicting information on whether I could also use a Pentium 3 slot 1 as an option.
Finally, some folks recommended a Celeron with a slot 1 adapter. Although the cache is smaller the speed is faster on the Celeron.
I am using the machine for DOS, Win 95 and Win98 games. Not really 3D FPS... more of RPGs and RTS games. I do have the RAM maxed out and a Rage 128 card.
Should I just leave the CPU alone considering what I use the machine for? Or should I spend a little cash and upgrade the CPU?
I'm very curious about the 'Reserved for future use'. Hate to buy a faster CPU and it not work. hmmm..