Will this motherboard support the Palomino core Xp's? -Thanks http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131451

Should work just fine IMO. But wait for a couple more responses. YO

Sure it will, but I wouldn't recommend getting that board. Not because it's bad, but you'd be much better off with a board based on the nForce2. Not only is it faster, but it will have more overclocking options & may even be able to unlock the multiplier on your Palomino. I suggest the SHUTTLE AN35N-ULTRA. Outpost.com has em for $55: http://shop2.outpost.com/product/3892267 Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @ 8 x 210MHz 768MB PC3200 Asus A9550 128MB/128-bit Gamer Edition WinME/WinXP Pro

Thanks YOYO, and thanks for the link Jam, looks like a nice board for the price. BTW, how can a motherboard unlock a Palomino? I didn't know that was possible with this core. Furthermore, are there any good software coolers for the nForce2 chipset? I have heard of vcool for via, and it may possibly work with the nForce, can't remember where i read that. I know about CPUidle, tried it with my k7s5a, didn't work though. I guess i'm just curious about software cooling ability between the ASUS and Shuttle boards. -Thanks again..

After reading various reviews pairing the kt400 againts the nforce2, i decided the nf2 was the better performer(as you pointed out Jam).I went ahead and ordered the SHUTTLE AN35N-ULTRA from outpost.com -Thanks Jam

Good move - you won't regret it. Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @ 8 x 210MHz 768MB PC3200 Asus A9550 128MB/128-bit Gamer Edition WinME/WinXP Pro

Palominos still require that you unlock the multiplier by physically linking the bridges. This was usally done with window defogger repair paint. I've never done it, my Palomino 1600 had a low enough multiplier that I was able to just use the FSB on my 8K3A+ to run the chip up to 1.8 or so. I liked that chip, but my 1700 thouroughbred that I replaced it with was good for allmost 2.4 GHz. It is not multiplier locked. My Palomino now has a good home in a KT7E that machine I built for my cousin running at stock speed.