1600MHz FSB on a 1333MHz mobo

I would assume that overcloking the GA-P35-DS4 would be the same as the GA-P35-DS3L.

I agree with level101, to a point. It could be that the EP35 could be built to a better standard so that it could handle the increased FSB. Although, I would still expect that you could be able to oc the P35 to 1600 in most cases without difficulty, for the simple fact of the good construction and components that Gigabyte generally uses.

Although, I would like to point out that you would be wise to watch your RAM/FSB multiplier when cranking up to that speed.

The only way to tell if your board will be stable at that speed, will be to try it.

I'm sure all P35 can do 400MHz. As for how high it can go, it will differ from mobo to mobo. My guess would be around 450MHz.

Yes, most p35 boards can handle 400mhz without too much difficulty, but 450mhz would be a pretty large stretch. You should really get a x38/48 board for 1800mhz (450x4) and above.

I would suppose you're right. The ASUS P5k-e, a P35 mobo, has been known to hit above 500MHz fsb though, so I merely assumed other P35s can hit 450MHz.

I don't understand how there can be such a big disparity in oc among the different brands using p35. It's the same chipset. There is hardly any difference among x38 boards. What'd they do to make the same p35 faster?  

Binning? Durable motherboard parts (ie. solid capacitors, ferrite core)? Better heatsinks? There's a lot of things that make the good brands 'good', even though they all share the same chipset.

I already have the MOBO. It's a GA-P35-DS4

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

all solid capacitor, very good heatsink

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=1...

If it can hit 400MHz then that answers my question.
Would be nice if it would hit 425MHz

For $7 more, you get the "Ex38-DS4" instead of the "P35-DS4." Ouch...  

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...



But yeah, if you alredy got it, that board should be more than good enough for 1600mhz. And 1700mhz should work, although don't bet on my words.

1600Mhz would be fine with me.
I bought it about 4-5 months ago

thanks for your help