On Friday 11 October 2002 23:09, you wrote:
> With Atholon, How do you tell the difference between an Thoroughbred, a
> regular XP and an MP?
>
> Today I tried to install a new OEM Athlon XP2000 in my Epox EP-8K7A+  ver
> 1.1.  The AMD book says it will take it but not the T-bred.
>
> How do you tell the difference?
>
The core on the newer Thoroughbred is a lot smaller than the Palomino. Have a 
look at this link: 
http://www2.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/cpu/article.php/3261_1363691__2. 

I can't help you as regards the MP

Marc

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