Another "which ram?" thread

cre8 · Post by **cre8** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:19 pm

Ok I will be upgrading to a 4000+ and I don't know what ram to go with.I was thinking 3500 but im not sure.Can anyone suggest me some good ram.I will be overclocking.

infinitevalence · Post by **infinitevalence** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:59 pm

how does that Corsair you have OC?

cre8 · Post by **cre8** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:58 pm

Bleh forgot about this thread.
Anyways my Corsair only goes up to 230 1:1 running my ram right now on a 140 divider.Since christmas is around the corner I'm planning to buy some pc 4000.
Should I go with Crucial,GeiL, or OCZ?

LVCapo · Post by **LVCapo** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:40 pm

You might want to check this stuff out..... its getting rave reviews and is really inexpensive for PC4000

G.SKILL Extreme Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail at Newegg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231021

cre8 · Post by **cre8** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:44 pm

I'm planning on getting 1gb due to the lack of money.

Post by **FZ1** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:45 pm

I'm prolly getting the GSkill

killswitch83 · Post by **killswitch83** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 1:59 pm

doesn't that kit have the legendary BH-5 chips, or did they switch those over? I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a kit to keep aside for a second system (got to get through the first one before I can proceed, lol

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kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:09 pm

cre8 wrote:Bleh forgot about this thread.
Anyways my Corsair only goes up to 230 1:1 running my ram right now on a 140 divider.Since christmas is around the corner I'm planning to buy some pc 4000.
Should I go with Crucial,GeiL, or OCZ?

Are the Corsair TCCD?
What timings are your using?

cre8 · Post by **cre8** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:55 pm

Bleh I don't really now
Corsair CMX 512 3200C2
Also could my psu be at fault for my ram not going further?generic psu

I'm going down to
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820146890
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820144517

kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:11 pm

Are you looking to upgrade by getting another 1GB set or 2GB?

The OCZ ram you linked to is way better than the Geil stuff, I've heard bad things about their stuff...

IF your talking about geting a faster 1GB kit, I personally wouldn't bother....You can easilly OC a AMD64 using a memory divider without loosing any performance....if you want mem performance with AMD, Timings is where it's @.......

The G.Skill ram Capper posted is good if you want to go for 2GB

What are your specs, and budget?

cre8 · Post by **cre8** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:17 pm

Well I'm upgrading to my first 1gb kit,also I heard that the GeIL hit 290.I'm getting rid of the corsair to put on another system or give to a friend who is getting a new comp.My specs are on my sig.I have a $600 Budget for video card(7800GT),memory,and a new psu(FSPAX500)

kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:31 pm

here if you are willing to add some voltage

(cooling required, unless ruinning stock)

or herefor more performance...... (cooling may still be required)
or here if you want ddr500 with good timings from 400MHz up 500HHz without the need for voltage (slightly less performance than the OCZ stuff @ 500MHz if you can get it there!)

Your best bet is to find the max your cpu can do with the highest multi first...then decide on which ram!

Hope this helps!

cre8 · Post by **cre8** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:45 pm

Well my cpu goes to 300x9 w/o problems except I have to use 133 divider with my mem to be able to run.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820227065
is that the same as the pc3500 one?It's just a diff heat spreader right?

kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 11:28 am

The OCZ GX/Gold series use UTT BH5 ram IC's
They can do 2-2-2-5 @ low voltage, but don't clock too high even with alot of voltage (above 3v) --> some will clock high but on average they don't

The OCZ VX series use UTT CH5 ram IC's
They require 3v to get 2-2-2-5 but if your willing to add more voltage (upto 3.5v) they can sometimes OC to @270MHz with 2-2-2-5

The OCZ VX PC4000 sticks use the same CH5 IC's

The only thing about these rams is they require more voltages than normal, when you use ~3v or more with this ram you need to cool them!

Crucial ballistix is a good choice, you can buy 2x 512MB sticks, they will do 2-2-2-5 @ ddr400 and good timings @ ddr500 -> they are cheap too.....

Also keep an eye out for G.Skill ram based on Samsung TCCD/5......also a great performer!

cre8 · Post by **cre8** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 11:39 am

Would changing my jumper to the 4v jumper void my warranty for my mobo?Is there any ram that require low voltage to oc?

kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 11:49 am

I'm not sure if changing the jumpper actually viods the warranty....checkout DFI-Street Forums...
There are alot of rams which doesn't need voltages.....(most don't need over 2.9v) It's only the UnTesTed BH5/CH5 ram that requires above 3v to clock high, but they are super fast when clocked to ~250MHz using 2-2-2-5 timings..but as I said they require cooling, and your DFI board needs cooling if you use the 5v jumpper.....

The Crucial sticks I mentioned don't like above 3v
OCZ platinum series doesn't like above 2.9v
There is also Mushkin and G.Skill....

cre8 · Post by **cre8** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:48 pm

I got the Platinum Rev 2 2x 512