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22b
03-20-2003, 08:29 PM
I want a Barton Chip with the extra cache but don't think my EPOX 8k3a+ mobo will handle it bcz it has a max FSB of 266 and the CPU runs at 333.

Does this matter ? Plus my mobo mem speed max's at 2700

Can you guys help me out with some suggestions?

Thx
Walrusbonzo
03-20-2003, 08:31 PM
That motherboard WILL support a 2500+, 2800+ and 3000+ Barton Core Athlon.

Just make sure you have PC2700 RAM, or faster(PC3000, PC3200, PC3500, PC3700).

Good luck
22b
03-20-2003, 08:33 PM
Confused....this motherboard says mem max 2700 speed...if I run faster memory, will it read faster than 2700?
Shroomer
03-20-2003, 09:13 PM
a max rating on a mobo is the default rating only once you OC you will be able to utilize PC3000,3200 speeds 3500 would be a waste on the 8k3a about 205fsb is the max you can expect out of that mobo :(
22b
03-21-2003, 10:04 AM
I have no idea how to OC - so I will be using basic settings.
OPPAINTER
03-21-2003, 01:55 PM
Get a NF7-S, great mobo for the barton and you'll get some dual channel Performance also.

OPP
mdzcpa
03-21-2003, 02:35 PM
Originally posted by OPPAINTER
Get a NF7-S, great mobo for the barton and you'll get some dual channel Performance also.

OPP

Agreed. I've done a few Barton/NF7-S combos for gaming rig client builds... and they really rock n roll.