nF4 Memory Advice (updated 14/11/06)

[caj]

I am sure the "OCZ" Gold GX will be good a start..thanks for the link. But I am really anxious to read more about about the "Team Group" set which uses the Micron chip. If anyone has stumbled across any links or reviews for those I would appreciate it.

 

Team Group "Extreme Cronus" Series

 

If I understand what I am reading from Post #1 (thanks Sharp), this is a similar chip to what the Crucial Ballistix were using. If they come without the problems that were cited by some of the Ballistix users, they should be interesting.....assuming they work on the DFI NF4's.

 

From the Madshrimps review:

PC4000 TXDR2048M500HC3DC 3-3-3-8 Micron based

+ High Overclock

+ Good timings above 250Mhz

+ Runs stable 275Mhz with <2.8v vDIMM

- Some Micron based modules run tighter timings at PC3200

- Incompatible with Shuttle SK83

 

Team Extreme Product Page:

http://www.teamgroup.com.tw/overclocking/ddr-500-mhz-dc.html

 

Review for these:

http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticl...590&articID=397

 

 

Thanks,

[caebron]

At this point I'm more concerned about running tight timings than higher OC - simply cuz my CPU maxes out at 240 (x11) anyway so I don't need anything above PC3500 really. I'm still not sure whether to get, like say, PC4000 and then tighten the timings since I'd be running it below specs or if I should go for PC3200 and hope foe a good OC - like I managed with my Corsairs.

 

At the same time I'm not wholly convinced it's not my current RAM (see sig) that's holding me back rather than my CPU.

[pakapak]

im currently building a new rig witht the specs

CPU: 4400 dual core

MOBO DFI LP NF4 UT Expert

GFX researching

PSU enermax noisetaker 600

MEMORY Researching

 

ive seen these memory modules was wondering which one will be better for OC:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/G_Skill.html the top ones

or

 

Mushkin 2GB DDR EM3200 Enhanced Performance Dual Channel Kit (2x1GB) CAS3 (991461) (MY-006-MK)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Mushkin.html

 

or any other? in the price of about £150 thats about 250USD

[cd520]

Sharp, I saw these G.Skill 1Gx2 BNS's on the OK list but cant find any posts with anyone using them. I saw them mentioned once back on page 17. Any input on those? How did they make the list?

[Sharp]

Pakapak, The HZ version is the better one but the light Blue ZX kit under it may overclock more with lower timings.

 

 

cd520, G.skill have used these on the DFI board and they worked fine so I put it on the list.

The reason you don't see many people with them is because for the price/a bit more, you can get the other G.Skill kits which are better.

[pakapak]

ok thanks sharp i brought the HZ ones.

[Redbeaver]

Sharp, how bout these 2:

 

 

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=OCZ

OCZ Gold XTC $210 (after $25 MIR)

 

vs

 

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=OCZ

OCZ Gold $190 (after $25 MIR)

 

??

 

System in my sig. im not planning to overclock to 1:1 ratio, but the next divider will give me 257Mhz. So i dont think 7Mhz is too much to ask isnt it? So i just wanna get the best timings on those. Lotsa people likes the normal Gold, but since the XTC pretty new, not much review yet.

 

Is the XTC overrated? is it worth the $20 difference? XTC's timing is a tiny bit better i guess..... 3-4-3-8 instead of 3-4-4-8.

 

thx, buddy!

[Sharp]

Both are almost the same, for $20 more why not go for it

[Redbeaver]

kewl hehehe

 

thx Sharp.

 

i just have a big doubt on the new heatspreader design..... they look like they can use some air pushing through

[LizardMan]

i sorry im new and im getting my comp upgraded for my birthday (YAY) so anyway i come across memory and i looked at the guid thing but i cant remember if you said it in there but what does non ECC and UNBUFFERD memory mean what is better?

 

and another thing what kinds of motherboards would you recomend and for anyof you that use thermaltake du u know a good one which is compatible with the Xasver Dameir sieris? ne way if not could you recomend a good motherboard (under £100) with AGPX8 and LAG 775 or whatever it is i cant remember (the intel pentium socket which isnt 478)

 

thanks

[caebron]

i sorry im new and im getting my comp upgraded for my birthday (YAY) so anyway i come across memory and i looked at the guid thing but i cant remember if you said it in there but what does non ECC and UNBUFFERD memory mean what is better?

 

and another thing what kinds of motherboards would you recomend and for anyof you that use thermaltake du u know a good one which is compatible with the Xasver Dameir sieris? ne way if not could you recomend a good motherboard (under £100) with AGPX8 and LAG 775 or whatever it is i cant remember (the intel pentium socket which isnt 478)

 

thanks

 

For an intro on how RAm works go here.

 

As for mobo and case recommendation - this really is the wrong thread for this kinda question, but since you asked it along with your memory question - how would you rate your PC experience on a scale from 1 - 10 (1=total noob, 10=degree in computer engineering)?

 

As for a case, read some reviews! Antec, Thermaltake, Lian Li, Coolermaster are all high quality. Make sure you get a case where the inside provides easy access for fan and drive installation. Personally I would recommend the Antec P180 - if you order it from the www.performance-pcs.com website you can get it premodded with a side window installed.

[LizardMan]

ok thanks on the stuff about how ram works and id rate myself about a 4-6 maybe but er what i was saying on the case is that i have a thermal take case but i cant find where all the usb port thingys go on my existing motherboard and stuff but no worries i realise its not on topic so il post it somewehre else