d6veteran Posted October 13, 2006 Posted October 13, 2006 This will be the second time I read the leading post about RAM (first time was a year ago when I built my PC). I must admit, I'm still a little confused. Here's what I want - to upgrade to 2GB. The upgrade is for the sole purpose of playing newer games like CoH and Medieval War 2. I have been extremely happy with my current RAM. Here's what I don't want - to ever overclock. As I understand it, at this point I cannot get the same RAM I have now (adding another 1GB) because the revisions will not match. Besides, another forum member suggested that filling all 4 RAM slots is bad on the controller. Honestly, if adding an unmatched second pair of RAM (to get 2GB) equated to say 80% memory performance compared to replacing my current RAM with 2x1GB, then it would be worth it. Does that make sense? I searched for some OCZ 2x1GB but there are none with the recommended timing of 2-2-2. Advice welcome! Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 Hello, At the time the guide was written around 2x512MB modules. 2x1GB kits will not have these low timings, as the chip density is quite big it needs to be slower. 2-3-2-5 is the lowest you will find. Also as you increase the frequency the timings go up. EG, a PC4000 (250Mhz) kit would be around 3-3-3-8. And these can run at 2.5-3-3-6 or 2-3-2-5 @200Mhz. So that 2-2-2-5 recommendation is for 2x512MB kits only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6veteran Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 Understood. But the 3200 recommendation still stands for anyone *not* wanting to overclock right? In other words, if I do not wish to overclock, then I get nothing from 4000+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 YES!!! gotten the gskill 2gbhs rams yesterday!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 Understood. But the 3200 recommendation still stands for anyone *not* wanting to overclock right? In other words, if I do not wish to overclock, then I get nothing from PC4000. Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLEACHERMAN1 Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 Has anyone used or know whether the corsair 3500LLPRO modules are any good ? I have a 1gig set and am going to try them out anyone have any knowledge whether they are ok to run. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 Take a look here. http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25447 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 another question, i am running memtest for the new rams i've got but when i set the dividers to make the rams run at 250mhz and cpu at 2ghz, memtest doesnt show that it is running at 250mhz, it shows rams running at 200mhz. normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praz Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 To run at those settings the processor should be set 250x8 with the divider at 1/1. Is this how you have the bios set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 To run at those settings the processor should be set 250x8 with the divider at 1/1. Is this how you have the bios set? i was thinking of using the dividers to raise the ram mhz/ cpu speed was 200x10 so i set dividers at 250mhz instead of 200mhz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 There is no point running the memory higher than the CPU BUS, just makes things slower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 thanks. i tried running at 240x10. timings are 3-4-4-7 but within mins, i get errors. 1:1 dividers what's wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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