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    P4+RDRAM+OC, what MB is best?

    So which one and why?
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    I think that the Asus P4s533 (I think that thats the model the supports RDRAM PC1066) will be the best choice for overclocking using RDRAM. I suggest the P-4 2.26b becuase it overclocks the best from what I hear.

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    Actually the P4S533 utilizes the SiS645DX chipset and supports DDR RAM. The Asus P4T533 is the one you're looking for...

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    The P4s533 is a very good motherboard but its a DDR motherboard.

    I would suggest going with an Abit TH7-II motherboard.

    Don't go with the Asus P4-TE since its FSB is limited to 150. The TH7-II on the other hand can handle 185 FSB's quite well.

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    If you can wait a week or two I suggest you wait until the Asus P4T533 ( RIMM4200) motherboard released. It'll cost $300 but will come with a 512mb RIMM4200 stick so its a great deal as 512mb's of PC1066RDRAM costs $300 alone.

    Also the board seems to have improved great overclocking options , more Vcore , a FSB adjustable up to 200mhz (finally! ), etc....

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    Originally posted by cocacola155
    If you can wait a week or two I suggest you wait until the Asus P4T533 ( RIMM4200) motherboard released. It'll cost $300 but will come with a 512mb RIMM4200 stick so its a great deal as 512mb's of PC1066RDRAM costs $300 alone.

    Also the board seems to have improved great overclocking options , more Vcore , a FSB adjustable up to 200mhz (finally! ), etc....
    yep that is the ultimate rdram base board .

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    Can someone explain to me what rimm4200 is, or give me a link (I haven't been following Intel lately)

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    Originally posted by therocksays
    Can someone explain to me what rimm4200 is, or give me a link (I haven't been following Intel lately)
    Same thing as pc1066...

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    Current rimms you need to buy in a pair, with that standard you only need to buy a single stick.

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    Originally posted by therocksays
    Can someone explain to me what rimm4200 is, or give me a link (I haven't been following Intel lately)
    The RAMBUS side:

    http://investor.cnet.com/investor/ne...8901986-0.html

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    Thanks guys, I think I'll wait to see how the RIMM4200 boards OC (and is it only asus that has one?) and make my decision in a week or so.
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