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Hi there,
I got this old Athlon Thunderbird CPU from someone and I got no clue if it works or not. I don't even know what Mhz is, maybe it's the 800mhz one. The motherboard that came with it is shot and need another one so I can test it out. Anyone have one to sell or even give it out? Don't think it's worth much anymore.
If not, any way to find out of the CPU is still good?
Ju Leon...
Wow, I just threw mine away last weekend.
Try ebay.
Hi there,
*lol* Darm. :) ANy other ideas how to test if the CPU is still working? I don't want to go to all that trouble for a dead CPU. :)
Ju Leon...
What, you mean to tell me that you can not look at a part and see if it is still good or not? And you dare show yourself on a tech site!Quote:
Originally Posted by inferno_gn
Actually, the best way to test involves a wet concrete floor, jumper cables and 2 paper clips. I think you can get the rest!
Hi there,
*lol* Wow, that was harsh. Well, to each their own. According to that person, he says that it's still working, but the motherboard is shot, but there is a chance that the CPU is also shot. O.o' It looks fine to me, just need a motherboard to fit it in, that I don't know what model it does. I don't even use AMD CPUs, only Intel...
Ju Leon...
Not a lot we can do with desciprions Ju, are there any numbers or other clues on the mobo?
Thats too bad older Athlon cpu makes a nice second systemQuote:
Originally Posted by inferno_gn
Lots of socket A mothebroards on ebay and still plenty of new ones that will run that chip be it Duron or Athlon
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Originally Posted by inferno_gn
Wow, I am sorry. I thought you would be able to see I was being really sarcastic. I guess i will need to put smilies next time! :thumbs:
Unfortunately, I do not know of any way to test a CPU without actually running it. :sad: :sad: :sad:
I agree on the ebay suggestion. Good Luck! :thumbs2:
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Originally Posted by inferno_gn
There are ways to test them using a O scope, however I don't know what is involved with it.
The trusty, rusty ECS K7S5A. It's cheap, plentiful and still supports earlier Athlon CPUS.
A pleasant surprise from Elitegroup. I've never had any trouble from any of the four I've set up and they're about the cheapest Socket A motherboard out there.
:)
Hi there,
All I know it's a Athlon Thunderbird, using a socket.
Ju Leon...
any new socket A motherbord will run that proccesor. goodluck
Look for an ASUS A7V-133 series, Socket A.
That board will run Athlon processors from 600MHz thru 1.3GHz
Can you post the markings on the CPU here?
Hi there,
I can't. I know it's a Thunderbird, that's on the CPU, but the numbers are all blocked out by those pastes.
Ju Leon...
so err clean it off and then post them?
Hi there,
I try that. It seems to be stuck. As of right now, don't really want to damaged it any further, even if it works.
Ju Leon...
you wont damage it if you are careful. Get some rubbing alcohol on a rag and clean it
Hi there,
Ok, I'll try that. :D I hope to find a motherboard for this one, free if all possible. It's an olddie.
Ju Leon...