jesolo wrote on 2022-01-22, 21:45:The K6 is an interesting CPU to have and would definitely be nice to install in such a setup from a nostalgic point of view.
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The K6 is an interesting CPU to have and would definitely be nice to install in such a setup from a nostalgic point of view.
The K6-233 runs at 3.3V vcore which is the same as the earlier Pentium (P54C) CPU's and hence the motherboard should have no problem running that CPU.
From a synthetic benchmark perspective, the K6 might run faster in certain tests but, the FPU of the Pentium 233 MMX is must faster and, based on other forum posts I've read in the past, the Pentium 233 MMX will outperform the K6-233 to a certain degree.
I think it depends what you intend on using the system for.
I agree the 233 k6 vs the pentium 233 the pentium should be the better processor.
However it’s a curious experience of mine that even a pentium 1 tillamook at 300mhz is dreadfully slow next to a k6+ at 300mhz but the k6+ feels equal clock to clock to a mII for windows and desktop applications
At OP:
Usually most motherboards of that era support 2.0v or 2.2v by removing all voltage jumpers. Some are just one jumper.
You’ll probably need a volt meter to find the core voltage somewhere between ground and one of the tabs on the fets.
Some regulators support voltages down to 1.2v or so so remove all and see what you get you may have to add one back.
Anyway, reason I mention this is your mobo probably would work with a k62/3+ At 400 to 500mhz