Thank you for helping with my upgrade plan. I have more questions.
To begin with, here's some more specific information on my Presario 2255's motherboard: http://www.elhvb.com/mobokive/Archive/Compaq/ … 5sbjumpers.html
This motherboard has an Intel SB82437VX chip.
This is an old Socket 7 (not Super Socket 7) board, and according to the above link the board has 2.2 volts core voltage. Does this voltage cause a problem with the K6-III chip? Do I need any sort of a Powerleap adapter?
And, I assume whether I go with the K6-2 or the K6-III, I would leave the multiplier pins on my motherboard in the same position as they are now (with my current K-6 300 MMX chip), correct?
My main purpose is to upgrade my system to 3DNow and give it the fastest processor speed...consistent with stability, and not an overly complicated installation. I still don't know for sure whether that means I should get a K6-2 (some of which have a FSB 66) or take the leap to K6-III (I think I've ruled out the "+" versions due to possible motherboard incompatibilities).
PS: Essentially, what I would like to now know, is which exact K6-III chip will be the fastest one that is likely compatible with my motherboard? (I think some of the K6-III were designated FSB 66, so is one of those preferable for my system, versus the FSB 100 versions?)
Once you try retrogaming, you'll never go back...