1600MHz FSB on a 1333MHz mobo

I have a GA-P35-DS4 1333MHz FSB & I was thinking about getting the Q9300, but I would like to run it at 3.0GHz 7.5 x 400 1600MHz if the motherboard will handle it?

Gigabyte makes a GA-EP35-DS4 which claims 1333MHz/1600MHz(O.C)

How high can I take the FSB on the my GA-P35-DS4?
Will it run at 1600MHz?
My RAM is CORSAIR XMS2 DDR2 800

Thanks

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.

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 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?

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

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128064

all solid capacitor, very good heatsink

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Show [...] otherboard

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

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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.

thanks for your help