Feature: Increases performance over 250%
Benefit: Users are more productive.
The below performance ratings were conducted on a Compaq Prolinea 4/33 with 16MB of system RAM:
* Kingston conducted Excel Recount on an 8MB large Microsoft Excel 5.0 for Windows spreadsheet (9600 rows x 10 columns) in which a numerical equation was changed in a cell. Once the equation was altered, Excel was instructed to recalculate the entire spreadsheet by using the "Fill Down" command. Measured in amount of time: LOWER IS BETTER.
** Kingston conducted Word Replace on a 638Kb large Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows document in which the word "the" was replaced with "Kingston Technology". Once the word was changed, Word was instructed to replace all by using the "Replace All" command. Measured in amount of time: LOWER IS BETTER.
Feature: Provides 5x86 clock-quadrupled processor power that's superior to Pentium-75 performance
Benefit: The TurboChip 133 provides 486 systems the power needed to run the processor-demanding software applications, such as Windows 95, NT and OS/2 Warp.
Feature: Designed with Advanced Micro Device's Am5x86-P75 microprocessor
Benefit: AMD has proven to be a highly reliable, high performance manufacturer of processors. AMD processors are currently being used by systems manufacturers including Compaq and AST and these processors are Windows Compatible certified.
Feature: Upgrades most 486-based DX2, DX, SX2 and SX systems
Benefit: IDC reports there's nearly 75 million units under this category, making it the largest installed-base of systems that will be seeking upgrades. TurboChip 133 is the most powerful and cost-effective solution available.
Feature: Compatible with all existing software and hardware
Benefit: User can still use all existing software applications, only now they will run faster. There is no need to reload software or reconfigure the system to achieve higher performance.
Feature: Designed with 32-bit x86 microprocessor core running
at 133 megahertz
Benefit: Since 486 systems are not designed for Pentium
command execution, TurboChip 133 is the upgrade of choice over the Intel
OverDrive upgrades. The following graph shows the average Wintach scores
comparing TurboChip 133 and Intel OverDrive upgrades on an IBM ValuePoint
433DX/D.
Feature: Includes 16Kb internal cache
Benefit: TurboChip has 16Kb internal cache. Such large cache provides greater performance since it limits reads to the comparably slower motherboard memory and system hard drive.
Feature: Internal math coprocessor included
Benefit: 486SX users who upgrade with TurboChip can obtain the valuable math coprocessor function, which increases overall system performance in high calculation situations such as spreadsheets and CAD/CAM applications. 486DX users who upgrade to TurboChip will retain their math coprocessor function.
Feature: Simple chip-for-chip replacement upgrade solution
Benefit: Users do not need to worry about installation difficulties and physical restrictions when upgrading with TurboChip. TurboChip is the same physical footprint as the original 486, however, the cooling fan makes it 7/8" higher. It's as easy as "Plug and Play".
Feature: 168 pin PGA layout design
Benefit: The 168 pin layout allows TurboChip to upgrade
systems with or without the OverDrive socket. This one part number for all
solutions eliminates the hassle to determine which processor upgrade for what
system type.
Feature: Designed with 5 to 3 volt voltage regular and
cooling fan
Benefit: TurboChip 133 is designed to upgrade a large installed-base of 486 systems with 5-volt motherboards and the regulator allows the energy conserving 3-volt Am5x86-P75 processor chip to execute commands from the motherboard. The cooling fan keeps TurboChip 133 under operating temperature regardless of internal system box configuration.
Q: How do I know if TurboChip 133 is compatible with my system?
A: TurboChip 133 was tested to be compatible with most 486-based DX2, DX, SX2 and SX systems. During our field compatibility test, where we tested 50% name brand systems (IBM, Compaq, Gateway, AST, Hewlett-Packard, etc..) and 50% clones, TurboChip achieved a 95% compatibility rate. Users may
want to try out a TurboChip. We have resellers that will allow 30-day money back guarantee to try TurboChip in their systems.
The following chart shows the TurboChip 133 upgrade path for 486
systems:
Q: Will TurboChip 133 damage the system if it is not compatible?
A: No, TurboChip will not damage the system. If it's not compatible then replace with the original CPU and the system should be back to the way it was. TurboChip does nothing more than speeding up the execution cycles from the motherboard, it does not generate power currents that's detrimental to the circuit board. The trial is absolutely risk free. However, many factors are involved when TurboChip does not run during the first installation. Refer to the user's manual when problems occur. In addition, our knowledgeable technical support team would help resolve the problem for free.
Q: How does TurboChip 133 stack up against Intel's OverDrive upgrades?
A: The following is a list of advantages TurboChip 133 offers over the OverDrive upgrades:
- The $139 retail price. Current OverDrive prices range from $199 for the DX2 upgrade and up to $299 for the P83 upgrade.
- Performance. The Wintach Score graph in Features and Benefits comparing TurboChip 133 versus OverDrive upgrades tells the whole story. TurboChip 133 outperforms the top two offerings from Intel at half the price.
- One part for all solution. TurboChip will upgrade
systems with or without OverDrive sockets, it also automatically
clock -quadruples the different base clock-speeds such as 16, 20, 25 and 33 megahertz. Intel does not have a Pentium-class upgrade for systems not equipped with OverDrive sockets.
- Lifetime warranty. Intel offers only a 3 year warranty on their OverDrive products.
Q: How does TurboChip 133 rate on the Pentium scale of performance?
A: TurboChip 133 is rated exactly between Pentium-75 and Pentium-90 processing performance. The following graph shows that TurboChip133 has a Pentium-75 plus performance rating:
Q: How much performance increase will my system gain from
TurboChip 133?
A: On average, TurboChip 133 will provide over 250% of
performance gain from a singled-clocked system, SX and DX. For SX2 and DX2
systems, the performance generally increases around 200%. TurboChip 133 will
significantly increase the performance of systems running today's processor-
demanding operating systems, such as Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 Warp, as
well as communications and multi-tasking applications. The results from the
Excel Recount experiment translates into almost 60% of the amount of time
saved when upgrading with TurboChip 133. Hypothetically, any user who averages
20 hours a week working on Excel, will now need only 8.2 hours to do the same
amount of work.
