News Upgradeware XP-TMC Athlon XP Multiplier Upgrade Kit at MODTHEBOX

MODTHEBOX has review on a bit of kit you potential AMD overclockers who don't want to start mucking around with tape and conductive paint might find usefull:

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"The XP-TMC consists of add-on module that must be installed between the ZIF socket of a standard motherboard and the AMD XP CPU itself. The XP-TMC module like the CPU core has 462 integrated pins located on the top and bottom. The bottom side of the XP-TMC includes a series of 5 toggle switches (similar to dip-switches) labelled S1-S5, which allow you the manually adjust the multiplier setting. The XP-TMC has a multiplier range of 5.0x to 24.0x and users should consult their CPU reference documentation and motherboard manual for the appropriate setting."

Full Review here. Just don't click to hard, or you'll bend the pins....

 

"Another condition that must be met is that your CPU must be unlocked prior to use. Most of newer Barton cores can be purchased unlocked but there are a few Thoroughbred cores that must be unlocked using conventional means. If your CPU is locked you will not be able to use this product for overclocking."

What's the point if you have to unlock your cpu first anyway? Is this just a tool for motherboard which won't let you select a multiplier?

Rob.

 

Must be - TBH I must have skipped that paragraph whilst I was reading the review....

Sorry guys - get your conductive paint out again.....

 

My mobo doesnt allow you to set any mult above the default, i just did a simple pin mod with some strands of wire. Guess I did what this thing does for free