ProcessorsProcessorsThe selection of the 16 bit (8 bit external) 8088 processor as the heart of the original IBM PC provided the basis for the rapid expansion and innovation for which Intel are now famous. The continued enhancement of the 8086 family through the 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium and Pentium MMX has been responsible for a lot of the growth of the personal computer both as a modern tool of business, and as a commonplace item in a lot of homes.
The latest Pentium II and Pentium III processors challenge the capabilities of a mainframe supercomputer of only a few years ago.
Pentium III and Pentium III Xeon
Pentium II and Pentium II Xeon
The demise of Intel 'Socket 7' processors is not all bad news however, since the increasing sales volume in the new 242CSC processors is starting produce significant falls in pricing. This trend should continue to accelerate. For those who still wish to use 'Socket 7' processors, plenty of options are still available from AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and IBM/Cyrix. See the price guide below for the list of models available.
NOTE: Operation of the processor at other than it's rated core speed and voltage (commonly refered to as "overclocking") may result in processor failure.
| Code | Item Description | Retail Price | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENT550III | Intel Pentium III 550MHz, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (242CSC) | $1709.00 | 5 Years |
| PENT500III | Intel Pentium III 500MHz, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (242CSC) | $1133.00 | 5 Years |
| PENT450III | Intel Pentium III 450MHz, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (242CSC) | $646.00 | 5 Years |
| PENT400II | Intel Pentium II 400MHz, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (242CSC) | $495.00 | 5 Years |
| PENT350II | Intel Pentium II 350MHz, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (242CSC) | $426.00 | 5 Years |
| CEL466 | Intel Celeron 466MHz (MMX) with 128k Level 2 Cache, Cooling Fan and Heatsink, Socket 370 (PPGA) | $419.00 | 5 Years |
| CEL433 | Intel Celeron 433MHz (MMX) with 128k Level 2 Cache, Cooling Fan and Heatsink, Socket 370 (PPGA) | $357.00 | 5 Years |
| CEL400 | Intel Celeron 400MHz (MMX) with 128k Level 2 Cache, Cooling Fan and Heatsink, Socket 370 (PPGA) | $261.00 | 5 Years |
| CEL366 | Intel Celeron 366MHz (MMX) with 128k Level 2 Cache, Cooling Fan and Heatsink, Socket 370 (PPGA) | $193.00 | 5 Years |
| AMDK63400 | AMD K6-3-400, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (Socket 7 - MVP Chipset Only) | $460.00 | 1 Year |
| AMDK62450 | AMD K6-2-450, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (Socket 7 - MVP Chipset Only) | $296.00 | 1 Year |
| AMDK62400 | AMD K6-2-400, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (Socket 7 - MVP Chipset Only) | $220.00 | 1 Year |
| AMDK62350 | AMD K6-2-350, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (Socket 7 - MVP Chipset Only) | $158.00 | 1 Year |
| CYR333 | IBM/Cyrix 6x86 P333+, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (Socket 7) | $95.00 | 1 Year |
| CYR300 | IBM/Cyrix 6x86 P300+, Cooling Fan and Heatsink (Socket 7) | $88.00 | 1 Year |