Would it be better if I get a new CPU?
I got this system:an ECS k7s5a, rev 4a tbird 1400mhz /266 512 mb sd-ram , 1 pieceGeforce 3My system fails in Memtest86. Sometimes in test 4, and always in test 5. but only if I run it at 10,5 * 133...
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Yes, you should consider an Athlon XP as they do not seem to have the corruption problem and are faster with lower power as well.
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Well, I just installed my AMD Athlon XP2000+ on my rev. 4 K7S5A.My Athlon 1.4gHz Thunderbird refused to be stable on the board at 133/133.The 1.4gHz Thunderbird does, indeed, have issues with the rev....
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Is this problem with the T-birds just with the 1.4Ghz, or with all of them. I just ordered a k7s5a and a 1.33ghz 266FSB, so I'm concerned...
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That combination can cause trouble too You should be able to get a Athlon XP 1500+ at about the same price as the Athlon 1333. (unless it was a discount offer) The board will not have a problem with...
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Did any of you now if the soon coming T-bred would work with a "bad k7s5a board" ?
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u mean the hammer?**********************1.6V Duron Spitfire 950Thermaltake Volcano5K7S5APC2100 256MBGeForce 2 MX400 64MBBarracuda 7200rpm 80GBiOmega ZipCD3840**********************
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I have a 1333 Tbird with the K7S5A and it is running with no problems. I have a good AMD approved power supply and all is well
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Just to add to this thread...I too have a 1.4 Tbird on a Rev. 4 K7S5A and do indeed experience all the common problems as well (eg. Memtest, Prime95, random BSODs in WinXP Home). It appears I will...
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The ZP resistor modification or an Athlon XP would most likely make your problem go away (The XP should work fine on all boards). The first is cheap but could be a bit risky (SMT resistors are really...
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