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Old Aug 2, 2002, 05:08 PM   #1
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[COLOR=orange]How do i find out what model number my chipset is? I know i have an SIS chipset but i dont know what model number is and i dont want to tear the heatsink off any idea on how to tell?[/COLOR]
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Old Aug 2, 2002, 06:01 PM   #2
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You try SiSoft Sandra?
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Maybe SiS has a utility as well.
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Old Aug 2, 2002, 07:32 PM   #4
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[COLOR=orange]How do i find out what model number my chipset is? I know i have an SIS chipset but i dont know what model number is and i dont want to tear the heatsink off any idea on how to tell?[/COLOR]

Don't look at the northbridge. Just look at the southbridge. Those usually don't have heatsinks, so you can read them easily.
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Old Aug 2, 2002, 08:33 PM   #5
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Sourcer_2002,

use the above or you might want to check this

its a small utility called WCPUID V3

IIRC unpack and use it no need to install it and its free... check it 1st if it'll work with XP.
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