Reply 40 of 51, by Farfolomew
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wrote:I don't know if the stepping numbers are a foolproof guide to getting a multiplier limited CPU, or if the date-codes should be considered. My SL2QF says 98290382-0363. (We will know when we have knowledge of two identical part numbers, of which one is multiplier limited, and the other totally locked..)
Well yours DOES have a date code before the 34th week, so it still falls in line with the whole 19 Aug 98 locked multiplier date. I'm nearly tempted to purchase a cheap 400Mhz PII model with a DA0 or DA1 stepping just to test the theory I had earlier about only new steppings being locked. One of the reasons I wanted to get a 350Mhz is because the lvl2 cache chips are rated at 5ns instead of 5.5ns, and they're connected directly to the heatsink, rather than an air gap like with the 333Mhz model. It probably makes no difference, as you got yours to run fine at 400Mhz anyways, Gerwin, but I was thinking maybe there was a chance to get it to run at 450Mhz (same speed as my Celeron 300A). Then I wouldn't have to swap out CPUs if I wanted to play a really resource demanding game.
wrote:Farfolomew, don't get your hopes up on that unlocking article. I know how it ends. 😜
Yes, I initially did when I saw it. In fact, I was so gullible I didn't realize what was going on until the 3rd page haha. Although I did have an idea when it showed the guy with a screwdriver and a hammer prying off the heatspreader hehe! I had a good chuckle with that article; I thought the author pulled it off well. And it seemed perfect for our little thread here!
wrote:I am still waiting for the other guys bank account nr.
Are you serious? Is this how you normally do transactions with people?! You must be seriously trustworthy with your personal details online! online 😁