Reading Xeon sSpec codes before you buy a used chip
How to read the etched lines on a used LGA 771 Xeon from a listing photo, tell C0 from E0, spot qualification samples, and what to ask the seller first. Keep reading »
CPU Mods
Socket mods, adapter stickers, delidding and the BIOS work that goes with them, with plain risk notes and the steps in order.
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How to overclock a locked Harpertown Xeon on an LGA 775 board through the FSB: straps, memory ratios, voltages in plain terms and how to prove it is stable. Keep reading »
How to delid an Intel CPU: tools, risks and what you actually gain
Which Intel chips hide paste or solder under the lid, how delid tools compare with vise and blade methods, how to relid or go direct die, and what it gains. Keep reading »