WORST and BEST Slot 1 CPU from 1998
1,272Let's go back to 1998 and compare gaming on the worst and best Slot CPU that you could buy!
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0:00 Introduction
0:34 The two CPUs
1:15 Test system
2:39 Software and settings
3:48 Benchmarks
4:43 Playing Incoming
7:19 Playing Total Annihilation
9:14 Summary and thoughts