Any body can tell me on what is the maximum compatible CPU for socket 7. Currently i'm using AMD K6-2/350 Mhz.

Thans in advance.

That would depend entirely on the mother board....some have support for faster CPUs than others.

So get the board info and we'll go from there.....


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Running a k6-2 at 350mhz tells me you are running a 100mhz bus with a multiplier at 3.5. (assuming no overclocking) Some socket 7 boards support only up to 66mhz. Since yours supports 100mhz, it seems to be one of the "newer" socket 7 boards; those typically had a multiplier that worked to 5.5 x 100mhz. Support for the correct voltage is there; both the 350 and a 550 run at 2.2v. With the info you supplied, 550mhz would be the "design" max. Doublecheck by opening the case (if you have no documentation) and look on the motherboard; somewhere on the board should be a table that lists either a jumper and/or slider switch with values like 3x, 3.5x, 4x, etc.

Depending on the socket 7 motherboard, you can set the multiplier to 2x (with a 550mhz chip installed); a K6-2 chip should detect this as 6x and you get squeeze out an extra 50 mhz for 600mhz total. Since this overclocking is realtively small (9%), your CPU should run no problem. If you do decide to overclock for the extra 50mhz, make sure you install a good size heat sink (use thermal paste!), a good fan on the heat sink, and an extra case fan. You'll be good to go.

Thank you guys for your professional advice.

I'll check on the motherboard.