Fsb

[wyz135]

My MotherBorad's Express Chipset, Intel 946GZ Express Chipset, can only support 800MHz FSB, but my MotherBoard Manual claim it can support 1066MHz FSB, I then realise it can go up this high when it is over-clocked, so what if I install a processor with 1333MHz FSB, can my MotherBoard's Express Chipset stand it? Or can I reduce the FSB to increase the core clock? I feel like buying a Intel Core2 Duo E6850

[-RK]

From what I see on the 946GZ chipset it runs 533/800 fsb. If it works at all it would probably limit your performance. I'd suggest sticking with something at 800.

[wyz135]

Intel Core2 Duo E4x00 series? Intel didn't offer quad core with a 800MHz FSB

[-RK]

800mhz fsb would be murder on a qx series' performance. Come to think of it, the fsb is a big limiter on core2 in general... hmmm... quad-core with something like HT... That's something to think about...

Anyway, The 4600 isn't a bad CPU. 2.4 Ghz 2m cache and overclockable. None too expensive now either.

I'm still not entirely sure if a 6850 would work at 800... Your best bet would be to get in touch with somebody from either Intel or your MoBo manufacturer and ask them.