AMD XP 1700+ DLT3C JIUHB:0310XPMW

Introduction

This processor has me amped. The AMD XP 1700+ series is certainly not new, and it certainly isn't competing with the likes of Intel's 3GHz HT processors, but it is proving for some to be an overclocker's dream. Not just any 1700+ will do though; a few important changes have come about which will let us achieve a worthy overclock. The most important change has been the move to the Thoroughbred core, instead of the Palomino based cores of older XP series chips. The Thoroughbred core is on a much smaller process than Palomino: 0.13 and 0.18 respectively. Furthering the potential of this chip is the voltage rating - the DLT3C is rated at a stock core voltage of 1.5v, as opposed to the more common 1.6v. These are all details we'll tackle in a minute, though.

When I originally ordered this processor, it was a toss up for me as to whether I should order the XPMW or the WPMW. While I saw a number of very high overclocks on the XPMW chips, the 'general consensus' was convinced that the WPMW is a more effective overclocker. I couldn't find anything to support this aside from rumor, so we are here today to find out! I went ahead and ordered the JIUHB:0310XPMW from ExcaliberPC.com; they sell OEM tray chips with guaranteed stepping, and much to my enjoyment the proper CPU was shipped in great condition.

Let's move on and see what this chip is really made of...

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