Have Epox 8K5A2+ - Fastest CPU ???

[techfuzz]

I'm pretty sure the fastest FSB cpu is can handle is a 333 MHz. Can anyone tell me if that's right and what's the fastest cpu I can stick in it is?

techfuzz

 

[deadseasquirrel]

technically, according to epox, i think it's the 2800+ 333mhz version TbredB. but many have been able to get that board up to 200fsb and toss a barton in there without a problem. i like my agp/pci in spec, so i have a 1700+ tbredB in mine, clocked @ 13.5x166. i figure why put a 2800+ in there when my 1700+ does a good enough imitation? what chip do you have now?

 

[techfuzz]

I have a pretty flakey 2400+ that I bought right after they were introduced and it doesn't have much headroom for overclocking so it's sitting right around 2GHz but with a higher fsb. I have it pumped up to 166 for the same reason as you, i like my pci/agp in spec. I've gone past 200 fsb with it before and with the multiplier pretty low just to see if the board could handle it, but it won't run stable and the RAID freaks out and has to be reset on reboots.

I'm don't think I'm going to overclock the next chip I put in there, just run it at stock speed. So maybe I'll get myself a 333 fsb 2800+ and be happy with it and sell my unlocked, but flakey, 2400+ to someone who wants to play with it.

techfuzz

 

[deadseasquirrel]

i can respect that. however, take a look at some prices-- 1700+ is about $50ish. 2800+ is over $150. most 1700+s (TbredBs anyway) will oc to that easily, keeping fsb at 166 and upping the multi with the socketmod.

 

[techfuzz]

I don't know where you're looking, but the 2800+'s I'm looking at are running about $110.

techfuzz

 

[deadseasquirrel]

Originally posted by: techfuzz
I don't know where you're looking, but the 2800+'s I'm looking at are running about $110.

techfuzz

granted, i haven't scoured the net or anything, but here's newegg. just make sure you're looking at 2800+ Tbred and not barton (which is cheaper). like i mentioned earlier, many people have put in a barton on the kt333 and had no problems, but, according to epox, it is not compatible.

but $110 aint bad at all.

 

[Jalapeno]

Buy this instead

Mucho better and less $$$

 

[Creig]

People have had success with Barton 2500+ processors. I'll see if I can dig up the link.

 

[techfuzz]

Originally posted by: deadseasquirrel
granted, i haven't scoured the net or anything, but here's newegg. just make sure you're looking at 2800+ Tbred and not barton (which is cheaper). like i mentioned earlier, many people have put in a barton on the kt333 and had no problems, but, according to epox, it is not compatible.

but $110 aint bad at all.

I'm not following you, why wouldn't I want to look at Barton's that run at 333? I'm not planning to overclock it any more so I'd have the freq set at 166 and the agp/pci would be locked.

Epox approved cpu's: http://www.epox.nl/english/support/approval/CPU%20approval%20list-%20Jan04-2-k7-e.pdf

According to that document, the 2800+ Barton (Max. Speed of Barton @FSB 333 column) is compatible. Maybe you have a different document than what I found?

techfuzz

 

[deadseasquirrel]

Originally posted by: techfuzz

Originally posted by: deadseasquirrel
granted, i haven't scoured the net or anything, but here's newegg. just make sure you're looking at 2800+ Tbred and not barton (which is cheaper). like i mentioned earlier, many people have put in a barton on the kt333 and had no problems, but, according to epox, it is not compatible.

but $110 aint bad at all.

I'm not following you, why wouldn't I want to look at Barton's that run at 333? I'm not planning to overclock it any more so I'd have the freq set at 166 and the agp/pci would be locked.

Epox approved cpu's: http://www.epox.nl/english/support/approval/CPU%20approval%20list-%20Jan04-2-k7-e.pdf

According to that document, the 2800+ Barton (Max. Speed of Barton @FSB 333 column) is compatible. Maybe you have a different document than what I found?

techfuzz

My apologies. I was looking at this one. The list you linked to is definitely more recent. Looks like it's supported now. I wonder, though, if they support the 2800+ at 333fsb barton, why not the 3000+ 333fsb barton??? Same situation I would imagine.

Again, I think these cpu charts aren't listing the ONLY things compatible. Just because something isn't listed doesn't necessarily mean it won't work. Maybe they just haven't tested it yet.

In any case, personally, to save money since I'm a cheapa.... uh, thrifty.... I would get the 2500+ mobile Barton and oc the snot outta it. But since you're not wanting to overclock, maybe try the 3000+ 333mhz barton. I know it isn't listed, but if a 2800+ works, so will a 3000+ at the same fsb.

 

[techfuzz]

I don't feel that the extra $40 or so that I would have to pay for a 3000+ vs. 2800+ is worth it. I could use that $40 to pay for some additional memory or something else I need.

techfuzz

 

[EPoXTech]

techfuzz

Our latest CPU support list can be downloaded here:
ftp://ftp.epox.com/downloads/FAQ/CPU%20approval%20list-%20Jan04-2-k7-e.pdf

Fastest CPU for Barton is 2800+ (333) and 2700+ (333) T-Bred.

 

[techfuzz]

Originally posted by: EPoXTech
Fastest CPU for Barton is 2800+ (266) and 2700+ (333) T-Bred.

Ummm, the Barton didn't come in a 266 fsb version that I can recall.

techfuzz

 

[EPoXTech]

Correct. Updated the post.

 

[techfuzz]

Thanks!

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: techfuzz
I'm pretty sure the fastest FSB cpu is can handle is a 333 MHz. Can anyone tell me if that's right and what's the fastest cpu I can stick in it is?

techfuzz

i ran mine at 195 rock stable with a 1700+

my a7n8x deluxe cant go past 190 stable

 

[EPoXTech]

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: techfuzz
I'm pretty sure the fastest FSB cpu is can handle is a 333 MHz. Can anyone tell me if that's right and what's the fastest cpu I can stick in it is?

techfuzz

i ran mine at 195 rock stable with a 1700+

my a7n8x deluxe cant go past 190 stable

xSauronx

Excellent. glad to hear if.