CPU speed vs memory speed

Hello,

I have 4 256mB dimms of ddr266 that I want to use in a new development machine that I am building. I plan on using the Intel 865 chipset in a stock Intel board for compatibility reasons.

All the Intel D865PERL type boards say they can use 533 or 800 FSB CPUs. Are there any problems using 800FSB CPU with DDR266 memory? Can anyone elighten me as to what the performance would look like for DDR266 with these FSB speeds?

I am simply trying to pick the lowest cost cpu for my situation.

thanks ... tb

As always money is the issue sending me on this hunt.

From what you are saying it would be best to just buy the P-4 CPU with 533 FSB for the best match???

I have a similar development machine, 2.26 533FSB CPU with DDR266 memory and performance is fine. I only want to get the max out of the new box given the parts I have on hand.

tb

Don't Intel boards support asynchronous CPU:RAM operation?
I know the Abit/Asus/etc P4 boards using the same chipset do. He should be able to set the RAM to 2:3 of the CPU FSB to run everything at stock speeds with a 200(800QDR)FSB CPU.

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