                                 Intel
                               OverDrive

                             by Tony Curro


    No matter how fast your system is, you always are looking for a bit
    more speed. Intel has a processor which in many cases works in
    conjunction with your current processor. Or, if not, it will replace
    it with the Intel OverDrive Processor.

    OverDrive comes in a 169 pin PGA pinout for use in a i487
    coprocessor socket, or a 168 pin PGA pinout for those without the
    socket and replaces the current processor. It has a heatsink built
    on to the processor.

    OverDrive Processor utilizes Intel's new "speed-doubling" technology
    to upgrade your Intel 486 SX or DX CPU-based system to the same
    performance level as an Intel 486 DX2 microprocessor. Once installed
    you will see upon boot-up, or when you run programs like Norton's
    Utilities, that the system in fact does see it as a DX2-66 MHz CPU.

    I have been using OverDrive for several months now. I have the chip
    that replaced the CPU. Several times I replaced the OverDrive with
    my 486DX-33 chip. I did notice a VAST difference in performance. It
    would be akin to having a cache program and then disabling it. You
    do notice the difference. In the case of the OverDrive it was much
    more evident, especially when running Windows, OS/2, and other
    intensive programs.

    I ran System Information from Norton Utilities v7.0. Using 486DX-33
    I had a reading of 72.0. Using OverDrive the reading was 127.3. I
    also ran WinTach with a BOCA SVGA X3 video card. The overall rating
    with DX-33 was 5.07, and with OverDrive was 7.28.

    I have since upgraded to a VESA Local Bus motherboard. Using a Local
    Bus video card, and OverDrive, really makes my system fly.

    OverDrive will accelerate all software from AutoCAD to WordPerfect.
    It is fully compatible with all operating systems--DOS, Windows,
    OS/2 and UNIX.

    I was so pleased with the performance of OverDrive, that I have
    refused to remove it from my system.

    For information about this and other Intel products, call (800)
    538-3373. Or you can receive fax information in the following ways:

    General fax support:
    (503) 629-7580 (US and Canada)
    +44-793-431166 (Europe)
    +(503) 629-7580 (International)

    FaxBACK information:
    (800) 525-3019 (US and Canada)
    +44-793-432509 (Europe)


                          Product Information

                                 Intel
                          OverDrive Processor

                             SRP -- $650.00

                              Intel Corp.
