XP1600+ with EP-8K5A2+ or MSI 745 Ultra

[Gemini1706]

XP1600+ with EP-8K5A2+ or MSI 745 Ultra

I was about to buy the MSI 745 Ultra, and XP1600+, but then I discovered that I cannot overclock using that mobo without doing mods to the board.
The Epox mobo is about $20 more, but I think it has more overclocking features.
The most important thing is that I want the mobo to be able to handle future XPs, like the 2800+, with 333 FSB.
I believe that the MSI mobo cannot handle 333 FSB without voltage twicking..etc.

What is your suggestion?
Can the Epox overclock the 1600+ to 333 FSB, so as to synch with 333 DDR ram?

Also, what a suitable heat sink/fan that can handle such overlocking? Even for future XP2800+...

What perofrmance you get with overclocking the 1600+ to 333 FSB...?

Thanks in advance...

 

[lhgpoobaa]

My epox 8K3A+ can handle 166fsb quite easily, so the 8K5A2 should be able too equally as well.
The only possible issue being northbridge cooling. They have changed the heatsink which makes it hard to attach a fan. (which may or may not be needed, depending on your conditions)

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[LancerEvolution7]

Why don't you just spend the $20 on a better processor instead of risking burning out your cpu?

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[lhgpoobaa]

If he gets the right XP1600+ (AGOIA Y) he will be able to run at 166fsb with little trouble and probably only a small voltage increase.

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[Gemini1706]

Thanks everybody for input..

So, can the MSI change voltage without moding?
Why Epox is said to have more feature then?

 

[lhgpoobaa]

The epox board ws designed for overclockers.

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