Upgrading CPU

[Bonello]

I have a Reno GA-T671MG (Yes, OEM - run for cover) which I believe only supports a FSB clock of 200MHz (Quad-pumped up to 800, of course). Now I'm looking to upgrade my E4500 to an E8500 which has a FSB of 333MHz (again, pumped up to 1333). Now would this obvious deficit on the part of my motherboard strangle the CPU to death or am I working out the FSB speeds wrong? What are the implications of not having motherboard support for the CPU's FSB speed? I imagine I would need to look at upgrading my motherboard. I'd need the usual slots and ports, just with support for 1333MHz CPU FSB clock, right? Any motherboards you'd recommend?

On a slightly related topic, would I also need new memory to work most effectively with this higher FSB speed? I've read about 1:1 ratios but never seen any numbers to support the claims of increased performance. I currently have DDR2-5300 running so this 266MHz would rather be what?

I'd be very appreciative of any help.

Thanks,

 

[Bonello]

BUMP

Maybe someone could just let me know what effect running the processor at the slower bus speed would have?

 

[Nils]

That's a simple one. It would simply work slower.
Look, if i were you, I would look for a new motherboard too. Right now you can get good mobo's for decent prices, supporting fsb up to 400mhz! (1600 quadpumped). I've recently built a new pc using an E8400 cpu, so it's the same family as the one you're looking at. I combined it with an asus p5q pro mobo, which i consider as a good combo. It has an intel p45 chipset which is very effective. I really recommend doing that. Than you can use all ddr2 ram you want.