Help a Newbie mod ps2

[pimpee]

Hello. I was recently directed to this board to find out more info about modding my ps2. I have read most of the relavent messages but still have the following questions if ppl can help.


1. My ps2 seems to be V1. It has 10 screw holes on the bottom. However it also has a electric warning STICKER (STICKER, not a stamp). Some sites have claimed that ps2 with STAMP on the bottom is a v4 but it does not address anything about if it's a sticker rather than a stamp

2. I have looked over all the differnet mod chips out there can not deciding an obvious choice for my ps2. I have read that neo2s hurt the lasers and Magic 3.6 chip have problems booting some games???
I'm currently considering Messiah 2 pro or DSM3. They seems to have solid reviews and I was wondering if anyone on this forum has any advice or have other chips in mind that i should use.


Much thanks.