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processor:A. When buying a Cyrix-based system, you may have to be more informed than the vendor to make sure you're getting the right configuration and setup. Many Cyrix vendors have just recently started reselling Cyrix processors as a result of increased customer demand and assume that they can plug in a Cyrix instead of a Intel processor into a motherboard, change a few jumpers, and everything will work great. This is not necessarily correct. All motherboards are definitely not equal.
Cyrix systems are more demanding of motherboards than their Intel counterparts. Just because a board works with an Intel chip doesn't mean it will work with a Cyrix chip. That is why you should not buy a motherboard that is not on THE LIST.
The following links are invaluable Cyrix 6x86 resources. These links, in addition to the information found on this website, will provide all of the information about Cyrix 6x86 processors that you will need to help yourself determine their Pros and Cons and if a Cyrix processor is right for you. Please read these guides.
The Official 6x86 Processor FAQ - Direct from Cyrix themselves
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