At 08:55 PM 3/9/2003 +0100, you wrote: >Thanks. I can understand that. I wonder if the number XC68040RC25B states >that it is supposed to run at 25Mhz or if the 25 in the number on the CPU >is just a coinsidence? > >regards >Peter
It does mean it's rated at 25mhz. The way I understand processor fabbing to go, a chip maker makes up a batch of chips, then runs them through various tests. The ones that work at lower speeds get rated lower, the ones that stay in spec at higher speeds get marked higher. This means that a chip marked for a lower speed might well run fine for general use at higher speeds, and is the basis for the entire overclocking bit. That said, if you're going to run a 25mhz part at 40, you definitely want at least a heat sync, and maybe even a fan. Scott Holder -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
