Both value CPU's have their Level 2 cache built onto the processor die; meaning cache frequency dividers are a thing of the past. Since the SRAM chips on older Slot-based CPU's have always posed a problem to the overclocking community, we are naturally happy to see them go. In addition, the .18-micron process of the Celeron II and Duron means that we'll be dealing with low-voltage cores.

For most of the boards on the market, Front Side Bus changes are made in the BIOS, while a few others utilize DIP switches on the PCB itself. It is important to have a solid grasp on BIOS functions, because it is possible to fry a CPU with a wrong setting. Also, be advised that neither Intel nor AMD recommend overclocking and a voided warranty is a definite consequence. At the same time, recognize that only certain settings can damage your equipment, while others will just result in system crashes.

Intel Celeron 700MHz
ASUS CUSL2 i815E Motherboard
128MB PC133 SDRAM CAS3
NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS 32MB DDR / Driver: 5.30
Sound Blaster Live! Value
3Com 10/100 NIC
Western Digital 10.2GB 7200RPM DMA/66 HDD
Windows 98 SE w/ DirectX 7.0a

AMD Duron 700MHz
ASUS A7V KT133 Motherboard
128MB PC133 SDRAM CAS3
NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS 32MB DDR / Driver: 5.30
Sound Blaster Live! Value
3Com 10/100 NIC
Western Digital 10.2GB 7200RPM DMA/66 HDD
Windows 98 SE w/ DirectX 7.0a

In order to ensure the best combination of stability and performance, it would be wise to use PC133 SDRAM whenever trying to overclock. It's never fun to troubleshoot and determine faulty RAM as the hindrance to an extra 50 or 60MHz.