Athlon XP 333MHz or 266MHz better for overclocking

[7up]

Which would be better for overclocking:

AthlonXP 2600 333MHz bus vs. AthlonXP 2600 266MHz bus ?

I am guessing both have unlocked multipliers.

 

[tRiXtA]

I would most definately take the 2600 with the 333 fsb, you want your fsb to be as big as possible, it is a very large factor in speed.

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[7up]

I agree, a faster bus speed is always preferable but thats not the question.

If there are no multiplier locks on either a 2600XP 333mhz or 2600XP 266mhz such that you can choose whatever bus speed or multiplier you want, which one would achieve a higher speed, ie which one has better overclocking potential?

 

[LtBlue14]

i'd try to take the 2nd one from 166 to 200

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[7up]

so you think even though its rated at a slightly slower speed, the fact that it is rated for a higher bus speed makes the 166MHz chip more likely to reach a higher overclock.

 

[MeTaLrOcKeR]

no....wotn make a difference........i bet there overclock to the same theoretical maximum as they'll both be made off of the same Core Stepping.......

ur best off with a AXP 1700+ it will overclock beyond 2800+ speeds....

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