New style AMD CPU packaging

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A couple of days ago OCPrices broke the news that AMD were releasing new "unlock-proof" packaging techniques for their XP processors to stop enthusiasts from being able to remap the multiplier, unlock the chips or allow regular XPs to be used as MP dual enabled CPUs.

Some crafty readers however have found a way past AMD's latest attempt to thwart dual CPU users and overclockers with older KT333 and KT400 motherboards changing the multiplier.

New style AMD CPU packaging

New style AMD CPU packaging part II - solution