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memory or chipset limited?

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I'm running a epox 8kha+ (kt266a board) with an athlon xp 2600+ (default 16x133) and some crucial ballistix pc3200 memory. i have the older revision of the board that doesn't support the xp 2600+, so i have to run it at a 12.5 multiplier.

i've gotten the board up to 175 fsb with a 1:1 memory:fsb ratio, and it's fine. it's also fine if i run the memory at a 3:4 ratio and the fsb at 185. however, when i bring the memory ratio back to 1:1, the thing won't get into windows at 180 fsb.

my ram should work up to 200MHz since it's pc3200. the motherboard runs fine at 185+ when the ram is running slower. any ideas as to whot's the limiting factor here? is anything else affected when the memory ratio is changed?

other specs:
480W antec psu, gf 6800nu
 
What are your ram timings?
Maybe you need to relax them some. You may have also ended up with a shitty stick. I think more than likely its your memory, but it can never hurt to add some improved NB cooling. I recommend the Thermalright NB-1C if you want to eliminate your chipset heat as a culpret. They raun around $15 bucks and can't be beat for the price.
 
they're pretty relaxed, which is odd since it should be able to run pretty fast... might try sticking something on the northbridge. now that i think back, i think the fan failed a while back and i've been passively cooling it since then
 
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