Without having reviewed the Epox writeup, the lack of a lock on the multiplier might confuse the BIOS, or there might be sufficient flexibility to accept an XP-M after all. That Epox web site SHOULD include a cpu chart. The Palominos were 266 MHz fsb, so you "probably" can't get into the higher levels of Thoroughbred B's, nor Bartons. Offhand, running a stock processor XP at stock speeds, there isn't a huge difference between a 1900 rating and a 2600 rating, but the Thoroughbreds reportedly do offer a great deal more OC capability over Palominos, especially T-bred B's.
I like Thermal Take's Silent Boost hsf's, and so does Frosty.
