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Celeron 333 vs Pentium 200 MMX

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by nevernessit

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I have an old system that I let the kids use for games and surfing the net. It currently has a Pentium 166MMX that I have clocked to 200MMX and added extra cooling. I have the option to purchase a secondhand "CELERON 333 MHZ CPU, 370 Chipset, in excellent condition" from eBay for $15. Firstly would that fit in my current Socket 7 motherboard and would I get a performance benefit, even a small one? Thanks all very much?

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by thechas

First, you will usually get a quicker response to technical questions if you post them in the Q&A forum.

The Celeron CPU will NOT fit in a Socket 7 motherboard.

The Celeron CPUs are available in several socket configurations:
Slot 1
Socket 370
Socket 423
Socket 478

If you can find a socket 370 motherboard, then yes, a 333MHz Celeron will outperform your overclocked 166MHz MMX CPU.
I would expect a 20 percent or so performance difference.

IMHO, 15 dollars is high for a 333MHz Celeron.

In the CPU section at www.compgeeks.com you can buy a 466MHz Celeron for 15 dollars with a guarantee.

Chas

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