Anyone using pc3500 or higher in KT3 Ultra2?

I bought a pair of 2x256 pc 3500 ultra from Geil today and it wont do 175bus at cas2.  I thought this stuff was rated up to 216(433) at cas2 (at least thats what the label says)
i can put it to cas2.5 and everything else full tilt and it works fine (up to 185, then my board craps out)
Anyone else here using really really good memory and are happy with the results? or do i need a new motherboard that will use that type of memory properly?

If this Mobo can support up to 266 FSB and up to 333 with last Bios upgrade, can't see the point of using PC 3500 memory.- I can say KT3 Ultra 2 Mobo is fine and rock-stable. You can use it with a XP3000+ 333 but no go further. Perhaps a KT4 or KT6 are better for your needs.

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  • KT3 Ultra2 Problem/Question

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    512 MB Kingston PC2700 DDR @ 333Mhz
    Leadtek A250 LE 64MB DDR
    Enlight 420W PSU
    +5v     40A
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