What are the disadvantages of the DIP switch method?
There are disadvantages to this method, as well. Obviously, the warranty is right out the window here; the chip has a rat’s nest of wires dangling off it. Another problem is it makes the CPU extremely vulnerable; accidentally brush against the CPU and break a wire off while plugging in that new GeForce card, and you’re in a world of hurt. Trinity Micro has altered the layout of their DIP switch method so the wires are protected inside the original Athlon casing. A small hole is cut out of the casing and the DIP switches are mounted there. This setup eliminates the chance of accidentally snagging a loose wire, but we have no way of knowing how fragile the processor remains to physical shock using this method.
