CAN I FLASH A 266 MOBO TO RUN @ 333 FSB

[kempo]

hi all
i have a question, i am looking for a good motherboard and i haven't got to much money, so i am looking for a board that has either a 266 fsb of 333 I'm just curious as to can a 266 fsb board be flashed to a 333 if not what would you recommend as a reasonable board that will support usb2 and ddr 2700 ram, any ideas will be welcome here as i am trying to build a system for gaming, many thanks for any replies.

 

[Ilmater]

Some manufacturers' KT333 boards (natively NOT 333FSB compatible) were flashable to support 333MHz FSBs, but you'd have to go to their site to check for sure. Anything other than that (KT266A, nForce 1, Sis735, etc.) won't work with a 333FSB unless you overclock them.

 

[kempo]

thanks for that info
do you have any ideas of a good 333 board that is reasonably priced please

 

[majewski9]

Only newer chipsets. KT400, SIS 746FX, and Nforce2 support 333fsb.

 

[Hockeyfan6781]

no, most KT333 board support 333fsb, just not "offically"..

anyways, www.buyxtremegear.com has an MSI KT4VL KT400 mobo for only $71... this board got great reviews, almost on par with the asus a7v8x board....
www.memorylabs.com has a couple soltek board in the same price range.. both also got good reviews..
Soltek SL-75DRV5 KT333 $76
Soltek SL-75FRV KT400 $75

hope that helps