k6-iii models

[ageedoy]

what speeds area available for the amb k6-iii? i know for sure there is a 450 mhz model, but i have heard something about a 500 mhz k6-iii. is there really one? or is it just an o/c'ed 450?

[Aurel]

I think it was the K6-2, and was it 533 ? (not sure).

Anyway, there will be soon or there is a K6-2 or 3 with speeds around 500.

That was AMD's move against the 500 Celeron, and I think it was announced at the same time when the 750 Athlon was announced.



[This message has been edited by Aurel (edited 24 December 1999).]

[Alfie]

Supposedly next month AMD will release a
K6-3,500mhz on.18micro.The current available speeds are 400 and 450mhz.

[Aurel]

Here's a link to Adrenaline Vault's news archive, the announcement was made on the 29th of November, and it was a K6-2 they spoke about.

http://www.avault.com/news/displayne...11291999-95146

Monday, November 29, 1999 - 9:51 am CT
AMD to Unveil Fastest Chip


AMD is set to unveil a new Athlon microprocessor today that runs faster than the latest Pentium III chip, Reuters has reported.

Intel is in the lead with a top processor speed of 733 megahertz--the new AMD chip boasts 750 megahertz. The chip is the first to be made using AMD's 0.18 micron manufacturing process, which creates transistors with linewidths that are 1/500th the width of a human hair. Intel also manufactures chips using its 0.18 micron technology, considered important in lowering manufacturing costs for higher profit margin chips.

AMD has also announced a 533-megahertz K6-2 chip that targets Intel's budget-conscientious consumers; Intel's fastest low-end Celeron microprocessor runs at 500 megahertz. The AMD-K6-2 processor is bundled in a Super7 platform-compatible, 321-ceramic pin grid array using C4 flip-clip interconnection and 3DNow! technology. Many computer manufacturers plan to offer systems featuring the processor, including an upcoming Compaq Presario Internet PC.


(Pasted you the message, the link is to prove I'm not the one that spreads rummors)

[ageedoy]

hm... cuz my mobo manufacturer's site says mine supports k6-iii 500 in the jumper settings. (jbond) pc1500pc-a.

[paul]

500 mhz w/out a prb

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