XP2600+ (266MHz) |VS| XP2600+ (333MHz)

[edro]

Does changing over from a 266MHz FSB to a 333MHz FSB increase performance that much? This may be more of a motherboard question, but I figured I would ask it here. I currently have a 1900+ (266MHz) and Mushkin PC2700 RAM (running at 266MHz).

Just curious if the only upgrade in speed would be from the RAM and motherboard running at a higher FSB, or if the actual CPU performs better as well.

 

[StickyGreen]

FSB increase will give you a decent overall performance increase. Plus you would be running your PC2700 ram at it's optimal speed 333Mhz.

 

[VIAN]

Yes always choose the fsb over chip frequency with these kind of decisions as it helps the cpu communicate quicker with the rest of the system.

 

[edro]

Hmmm.... Well... since my motherboard is part of my Shuttle case, I guess I will wait a while to get a new one. Thanks!