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Answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions about the 6x86MX.

Note: The 6x86 FAQ is completely current as of 02/22/99

Introduction
What is the Cyrix 6x86MX?
When will the 6x86MX be available?
How much does the 6x86MX cost?
What are the architectural characteristics of the 6x86MX?
How is the 6x86MX PR rating different from the 6x86 PR rating?

General Information
Why did Cyrix raise the 6x86MX core voltage from 2.8V to 2.9V?
Has Cyrix made modifications to the 6x86MX PR rating since its initial release?
Did Cyrix recall the 6x86MX?
How do 6x86MX prices compare to K6, Pentium MMX, and Pentium II prices?
Which 6x86MX flavor should I buy?
Where can I find additional information about the 6x86MX?
Is a complete 6x86MX PR rating guide available?

Performance
Did Cyrix redesign the FPU on the 6x86MX?
Are there optimizers for the 6x86MX?
Will I gain performance by overclocking my 150MHz (75MHz x 2) 6x86MX PR200 to 166MHz (66MHz x 2.5)?

Software
Are you aware of any 6x86MX software incompatibilities?

Systems
 Will my motherboard work with the 6x86MX?
 Will I need a BIOS upgrade before I can upgrade to a 6x86MX?
 Why does my BIOS misrepresent my 6x86MX microprocessor?
 Which motherboards do you recommend for use with 6x86MX processors?