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Intel
OverDrive
by Tony Curro
No matter how fast your system is, you always are looking for a bit
more speed. Intel has a processor which in many cases works in
conjunction with your current processor. Or, if not, it will replace
it with the Intel OverDrive Processor.
OverDrive comes in a 169 pin PGA pinout for use in a i487
coprocessor socket, or a 168 pin PGA pinout for those without the
socket and replaces the current processor. It has a heatsink built
on to the processor.
OverDrive Processor utilizes Intel's new "speed-doubling" technology
to upgrade your Intel 486 SX or DX CPU-based system to the same
performance level as an Intel 486 DX2 microprocessor. Once installed
you will see upon boot-up, or when you run programs like Norton's
Utilities, that the system in fact does see it as a DX2-66 MHz CPU.
I have been using OverDrive for several months now. I have the chip
that replaced the CPU. Several times I replaced the OverDrive with
my 486DX-33 chip. I did notice a VAST difference in performance. It
would be akin to having a cache program and then disabling it. You
do notice the difference. In the case of the OverDrive it was much
more evident, especially when running Windows, OS/2, and other
intensive programs.
I ran System Information from Norton Utilities v7.0. Using 486DX-33
I had a reading of 72.0. Using OverDrive the reading was 127.3. I
also ran WinTach with a BOCA SVGA X3 video card. The overall rating
with DX-33 was 5.07, and with OverDrive was 7.28.
I have since upgraded to a VESA Local Bus motherboard. Using a Local
Bus video card, and OverDrive, really makes my system fly.
OverDrive will accelerate all software from AutoCAD to WordPerfect.
It is fully compatible with all operating systems--DOS, Windows,
OS/2 and UNIX.
I was so pleased with the performance of OverDrive, that I have
refused to remove it from my system.
For information about this and other Intel products, call (800)
538-3373. Or you can receive fax information in the following ways:
General fax support:
(503) 629-7580 (US and Canada)
+44-793-431166 (Europe)
+(503) 629-7580 (International)
FaxBACK information:
(800) 525-3019 (US and Canada)
+44-793-432509 (Europe)
Product Information
Intel
OverDrive Processor
SRP -- $650.00
Intel Corp.