VIA 333 v 266A

[moosey]

Other than the newer features like ATA 133 on the 333 chipset, are there any other major nice new features on this chipset not on the 266A? Also, in normal use and games, is the 333 any faster than the 266A? Is the 333 as stable?

 

[PlatinumGrill]

I cant remember where, but i read that the VIA 333 chipset is a very good upgrade from the VIA 266 chipset. The improvement wasnt huge, but it was noticeable. Sorry I cannot be of more help.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: moosey
Other than the newer features like ATA 133 on the 333 chipset, are there any other major nice new features on this chipset not on the 266A? Also, in normal use and games, is the 333 any faster than the 266A? Is the 333 as stable?

There are no 266a boards that have a 1/5 divider (helps overclock and will allow 333Mhz FSB Athlons when they come out)

I would look at a Epox KT333 board with the 8235 southbridge (will give USB 2.0 and some other goodies)