Hang on im confused, will there only be a 333FSB 2600+?

[Xernex]

I was under the impression the 2600+ had a 266FSB, and the 2800+ was the first 333FSB. But now I?ve seen all this talk of the 2600+ having a 333FSB? Did AMD change its mind? Also lots of retailers are listing the 2600+ as having a 333FSB.

Has it been changed? If so this could give the 2600+ a decent performance boost.

 

[Adul]

it will be an option

 

[Rand]

The 2600+ is available on a 333MHz FSB, and 266MHz FSB.

AMD's confirmed it in their AXP Model 8 datasheet if you care to reference for validity.


IMHO, the classic 2600+ on a 266MHz FSB is a much better purchase for anyone that's willing to overclock the processor... assuming their willing to unlock the multiplier that is.
The 2600/266 is clocked at 2133MHz.
The 2600/333 is clocked at 2083MHz.

Hence, they should offer similar performance at stock clockspeeds.... but for overclockers the 2600/266 is a safer bet as it's clocked higher by default and there is nothing stopping you from dropping the multiplier and raising the FSB.

 

[Mavrick007]

If the 2600+ 266fsb has a mult of 16 and the 333fsb has a mult of 12.5, then it would be alot harder to overclock the 333fsb chip since it is already high and has such a low multiplyer.

Just unlock that puppy (2600+ 266fsb) and lower the multiplyer a bit to go up to 166x2 fsb or higher

 

[Insane3D]

assuming their willing to unlock the multiplier that is.

From what I'm hearing, the 2400+'s are all coming unlocked, so it's likely the 2600+'s will too, at least for the time being. AMD has a history of leaving their high end chips unlocked. However, on all KT333 and previous chipsets, you can only use 13X and up unless you close the last L3 bridge, or do the "pin mod", which will give you access to 7.5X-12.5X. The newest chipsets including the KT400 and Nforce2 apparently have the access to the entire range (7.5x and up) without any manipulating of the chip.