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the6carrules@hotmail.com (the6carrules) wrote in message news:<cab7a65f.0411251816.482673a1@posting.google.com>...
> acajka@suscom.net (acajka) wrote in message news:<94f3db7e.0411250716.45b27d6e@posting.google.com>...
> > the6carrules@hotmail.com (the6carrules) wrote in message news:<cab7a65f.0411240810.7d766fda@posting.google.com>...
> > > Looking at the Soyo web site, it seems to indicate that the KT333
> > > Dragon Ultra Platinum mobo can't handle the Barton XP because they are
> > > running at 333Mhz, and the mobo only handles 266Mhz.
> > >
> > > I believe my 2200+ is fried and was wondering if I could put in a
> > > Barton Mobile XP 2500+? I know it is a barton core, but since it is
> > > running at 266Mhz, i figured it would work, even though the soyo
> > > website doesn't specifically say so.
> > >
> > > Anyone running this combo?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > While I don't have the KT333 Ultra board, I do have an older KT266 D+
> > board that runs a mobile 2600 chip. You will need to do the socket wire
> > pin mod to get access to the higher multiplier values; providing it does
> > work.
> >
> > Andy
>
> Ya I figured the multiplier is locked for upward mods, but since it
> can be lowered without issue and the frequency (mhz) can be adjusted
> up, I'd be ok. I've had better luck OC'ing when i use a lower or
> equal multiplier and a higher frequency.
>
> Thanks for the confirmation that it will at least work. Appreciate
> your reply. I think i'm going to order the 2500+ and stick it in the
> KT333, and see what happens. If I have trouble, then I can always
> order a new mobo - I've been hearing/reading good things on the Abit
> NF7-S mobo when used with the 2500+ XP-M. It's going for less than
> $80, so it wouldn't be too much more if mine doesn't work.
>
> Any suggestions for a "better" "cheaper" mobo than theh NF7-S?
I use the 2600 mobile in my D+ board. Without the pin mod, your multiplier
options will be limited. I have 3 Soyo Kt600 Ultra boards and I like them
alot, though there not cheap. I didn't say that it would work, only that
the mobiles work on an older series board.
Andy