where to buy good multimeter?

joeyw3704 · #1 10-22-2009

Just checking where to buy a good cheap multimeter. Thanks for the help.

Kal-EL · #2 10-22-2009

I wouldn't go with anything cheap for temps. I'm gonna pick up one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/UEI-Apollo-IV-DT...ViewItem#payId

For run of the mill voltage readings, I just use whateverz on the shelf at wal-mart or local hardware store. (Shoot me)

joeyw3704 · #3 10-22-2009

I should have said temp meter i have multi just needs three for temps. I have the itch i need to bench on something besides air.

Kal-EL · #4 10-22-2009

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Originally Posted by joeyw3704

I should have said temp meter i have multi just needs three for temps. I have the itch i need to bench on something besides air.

I think we all know where you're headed joey

thus my suggestion not to skimp on the temp reader. Having accurate temps is a must on the bloomfield and soon to be gulftown chips.

Setting requirements change so quickly between temperatures that you wanna really nail down your temp/voltage zone. Having a temp reader that changes its mind between bench sessions on what the real temp is won't cut it and you'll be bangin you're head everytime

. Not to mention the wasted DICE/LN2 or electric bill.

Don't get me wrong, a good dose of cold and some vcore will get you into the 5ghz area but once you start pushing the limits of you're chip, more fine tuning temp/voltages will be required.

Now, if you look into the crystal ball, you'll see a future that includes several pots that need temp readings and attention

joeyw3704 · #5 10-22-2009

ok got ya. I need to sell some of this stuff I have sitting around. LOL

i like the one you listed though you couldn't buy 4 good multi meters for that price. Thanks kal

Gunslinger · #6 10-22-2009

I bought a Fluke 77 III at a pawn shop for $60

Kal-EL · #7 10-22-2009

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Originally Posted by joeyw3704

ok got ya. I need to sell some of this stuff I have sitting around. LOL

i like the one you listed though you couldn't buy 4 good multi meters for that price. Thanks kal

No problemo homie, throw up whatever you have for sale in the marketplace when you reach 100 posts (Get Spammin Mr.)

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Originally Posted by Gunslinger

I bought a Fluke 77 III at a pawn shop for $60

Gunny knows how to get a bargain deal, I shoulda checked the bazzillion pawn shops on this island (pawn shops thrive in high crime areas)

joeyw3704 · #8 10-22-2009

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Originally Posted by Gunslinger

I bought a Fluke 77 III at a pawn shop for $60

now that's budget shopping. I will stop by some later on in the weekend and see what I come up with.

Kal-EL · #9 10-22-2009

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Originally Posted by joeyw3704

now that's budget shopping. I will stop by some later on in the weekend and see what I come up with.

It'd be a kicker if you walked away with a 3 stage cascade for $100 bucks

joeyw3704 · #10 10-22-2009

i'll def take that. And that temp meter your looking at for 25 bucks. LOL