md32 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I've recently become an owner of an STE machine. From my research it's a good idea to replace the processor with a low power version CMOS version (which has the HC letter in the part code). Has anyone tried using ones from eBay? Like this one for example. The seller has good reviews. Can anything go wrong if I try it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 4 hours ago, md32 said: From my research it's a good idea to replace the processor with a low power version CMOS version Not my experience I bought one from Exxos for my STE, I did have issues with it, I found it only worked consistently if I adjusted the 5V power supply to about 4.85V, although in tolerance I prefer mine at the correct voltage as you never know what else may be affected under load. I put my original chip back in and it runs fine. I just assume the one I bought is just out of spec, it seemed to run ok when at 4.85V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masteries Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, md32 said: I've recently become an owner of an STE machine. From my research it's a good idea to replace the processor with a low power version CMOS version (which has the HC letter in the part code). Has anyone tried using ones from eBay? Like this one for example. The seller has good reviews. Can anything go wrong if I try it? I bought one MC68HC000FN10 from ebay, but locally, from a continental european seller. The CPU works well, No experience at all with chinese sellers regarding these sort of classic processors, Edited March 2, 2023 by masteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guus.assmann Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I've tried CPU's delivered from China and the all worked fine. The chance that something is destroyed by a defective CPU is very small. In my opinion you're more likely to win a lottery. BR/ Guus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 ... unless it's a completely different chip compared to the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Or it's the famed Chinese Lump of Lead With Legs that would ruin your day 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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