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From: gwoho@nntp-server.caltech.edu (g liu)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: how do i raise the cpu speed on my machine?
Message-ID: <1991Feb7.194539.14077@nntp-server.caltech.edu>
Date: 7 Feb 91 19:45:39 GMT
Organization: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
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how do i raise the cpu speed on my 286 12mhz anyway?
the computer contains a 48mhz crystal, which i presume is divided
my four then sent to the 286, which is an amd 286-12.
would it be dumb just to un solder the crystal, find a random
64 mhz crystal, maybe from a radio, and solder it in?
where can i find a proper computer type crystal? I have not
soldered on fancy dense 4 layer boards before, and i presume i should 
not use my 120 watt soldering gun. i would be interested in any hints
for soldering on such boards.

i am interested in both recommendations of methods of increasing the
cpu speed and recommendations (hopefully with reasons) not to
modify it.
please respond via email.

gwoho liu.