From: John R Pierce [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 

>the fastest P4 cpus have a rated FSB of 533 
>(which is 266*2).   running the bus at 333(666) 
>would be overclocking.

No, it wouldn't.

I don't think you understand how the memory architecture of a modern
Intel chipset works. The memory clock speed is independent of the FSB
speed. The front-side bus connects the CPU to the Northbridge of the
chipset. The chipset, in turn, has a separate bus to connect to memory.

See this link for an example diagram of a modern P4 chipset:
http://www.tomshardware.com/mainboard/02q2/020514/p4x333-04.html


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