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Omuletzu

26-07-2004 07:26 AM

Hardware help(again)

Okay i found this processor :
IBM 6x86 PR200
I want to know it's speed without puting it on my comp
Other info about processor :
IBM 26x86 MX - BVAPR200GB
2.5 x 66 MHz - 2.9 V CORE

I searched the net, but i couldn't decipher the message from all that computer talk :wink:

So i just need to know the speed of the processor

Thanks!

FreeFreddy

26-07-2004 07:43 AM

Well, I know that 6x86 processors were somewhat faster then the Pentium 1-processors (which is 586 chipset) during that time. So at least you can be sure that it is faster than Pentium 1 :D

Omuletzu

26-07-2004 09:03 AM

So you are saying that this proc is better than my P 166 ?

FreeFreddy

26-07-2004 09:17 AM

I would state that, but keep in mind that sayed above by me is the only thing that I know about these processors, as they were not that widely popular / known, so better wait what others may say.

Data	26-07-2004 10:05 AM

the linux kernel has this to say

Code:



 CONFIG_M586: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *x *



 *x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * x *



 *x Select this for an 586 or 686 series processor such as the AMD K5, * * *x *



 *x the Intel 5x86 or 6x86, or the Intel 6x86MX. *This choice does not * * *x *



 *x assume the RDTSC (Read Time Stamp Counter) instruction.

So it's probably faster it just lacks some instructions (no game uses them though)

Omuletzu

26-07-2004 10:31 AM

So what speed do you say the proc has?
Smb said it may have 233 MHz... is this accurate, or is it only 166 MHz(as i have read on some sites?)

The Niles

26-07-2004 06:21 PM

You cannot simply put any old CPU on your motherboard. Make sure your motherboard can handle the processor or you might see smoke rising out of your computer very quickly.

On the speed of the processor, this can be anything since processor from the same series can have different speeds. If your motherboard can handle the processor trying it out is the simplest form of finding out.

Omuletzu

27-07-2004 11:13 AM

Quote:

Make sure your motherboard can handle the processor or you might see smoke rising out of your computer very quickly.

I'm not that dumb :)

I know the motherboard recognizes the proc.I just need to know the speed.I believe the speed is 166, but smb told me it's 233.I'm just checkin ' so i don't install this proc for nothin' :wink:

GoNzOTW

29-07-2004 02:06 PM

Umm...

"2.5 x 66 MHz"

it's a 165 Mhz proc

Decalies

17-08-2004 09:17 AM

The IBM 6x86 PR200 is the same as the Cyrix 6x86 PR200. They are 100% compatible with x86 family but not completely with a pentium, since it's not a clone.

Quite some information I found here:
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/cpu/fam/g5C6x86-c.html.

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