Jackhead wrote on Yesterday, 10:08:

I found another SL49P that would match my first CPU. Will get it in the next days. Till than i tested that dummy cpu that comes […]
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I found another SL49P that would match my first CPU. Will get it in the next days. Till than i tested that dummy cpu that comes with my board.
Installed win2k on a SSD over a flashed SIL3114 sata controller. System runs really fast with single core alone.
Not sure its because the 2GB RAM or the 1MB L2, but definitely faster as a Slot1 P3 with W2k.
Here a picture of HWinfo on the mashine. Still not installed the voodoo. I want first the CPU setup finished.
Maybe i found some day a SL4XY pair..

Honestly W2k is an under-rated operating system. its like a lean version of XP.

But the best thing for speed is the sata ssd. The ram also helps, but 2k will fly on anything with >256mb of ram. Even using pentium pro chips, the system feels good with 2K. provided you have the ram. ^.^

I would not worry about TRIM for the SSD - unless you are planning on using this machine every day, its not an issue. You can just keep a backup image of the drive if the worst happens, but honestly its a 1 in a million chance if you are using a quality name brand SSD.

Next step will be sleeving the ATX power adapter. Will try it tomorrow.
First fit test of the voodoo inside. Looks like it was made to be exatly on this board 😀.

This is shaping up to be one sexy build. Even that rear support bracket looks good.
I also agree Win2k feel's more correct for this era hardware then XP.

On my dual slot 1 I run Win2k. it feels a lot like Win9x and runs the vast majority of games just fine.
I do dual boot with Win98 just for those few games that don't like 2k