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December 2001 • Vol.7 Issue 12 Page(s) 63-67 in print issue Add To My Personal Library Change The Way You Clock This chart shows upgrades you can consider if you have a motherboard that supports the interface and FSB speed shown. Please note that the potential processor upgrades listed here are theoretical. Your specific motherboard ultimately determines the types of processor it accepts. Old PC? Think Twice About Upgrading There are a few rules of thumb to follow when deciding whether to upgrade your CPU. The first is

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