nF4 Memory Advice (updated 14/11/06)

[s10man69]

Hello,

 

GEIL one is the best 2x512MB memory kit on the market.

Yes it should work straight out of the box.

Only thing you might need to do is adjust the memory timings to 1.5-2-2-5. (this is normal).

 

If the PC4000 kit = a chip that can do 2-2-2-5@200Mhz then it will not be any slower.

 

E.g, a PC4000 kit with TCCD chips will be rated 2.5-3-3-7

a PC3200 kit with TCCD chips will be rated 2-2-2-5

 

The PC4000 2.5-3-3-7 kit can run at 2-2-2-5@200Mhz, so it is not any bit slower.

 

 

whovous, yes they may have some Hynix chips and that can be a real problem.

 

I just bought the GEIL ONE "S" Series (TCCD) Chips...hopin i'll enjoy them! Thanks Sharp

[Technique]

OK, I've read through a bunch of threads and I am close to a decision, but wanted to get some feedback from this thread as I was referred here and it seems to be the most informative. Check my sig to see what I have.

 

All I want is quality memory, I am NOT going to be overclocking anything. So just the fastest speed that I can get (I assume PC3200 from reading this as PC4000 seems to be irrelevant with my setup unless I overclock) but I'm looking for a specific module recommendation.

 

I want a SINGLE 1 gig stick (no 512X2 unless there is a compelling reason.

 

Thanks!

[Sharp]

A 1GB stick will be slower than 2 512MB stick.

Because you cannot get a 1GB stick with 2-2-2-5 timings.

 

So 2x512MB would be faster and also better should you upgrade to a DC system.

 

# OCZ Platinum REV2 2x512MB (TCC5/TCCD)

# Crucial Ballsitix PC3200 2x512MB (Micron 5B-G)

# G.Skill F1-3200DSU2-1GBLA 2x512MB (TCCD)

# Mushkin eXtreme Performance XP3200 (TCCD)

 

Also any UTT BH-5 module, just make sure you set the memory voltage to 2.8v.

# OCZ GOLD PC3200 2x512MB

# GEIL ultra-X 2x512MB

[Technique]

A 1GB stick will be slower than 2 512MB stick.

Because you cannot get a 1GB stick with 2-2-2-5 timings.

 

So 2x512MB would be faster and also better should you upgrade to a DC system.

 

# OCZ Platinum REV2 2x512MB (TCC5/TCCD)

# Crucial Ballsitix PC3200 2x512MB (Micron 5B-G)

# G.Skill F1-3200DSU2-1GBLA 2x512MB (TCCD)

# Mushkin eXtreme Performance XP3200 (TCCD)

 

Also any UTT BH-5 module, just make sure you set the memory voltage to 2.8v.

# OCZ GOLD PC3200 2x512MB

# GEIL ultra-X 2x512MB

 

How much slower would one stick be? Because I'd like the option to go to 2 or 3 gigs of ram without having to replace existing sticks... Only 3 slots on my MB...

[Sharp]

Your board will run 3 double sided sticks @333DDR

 

The maximum size you can run @400DDR = 2GB.

 

How much slower?

You will probably not notice it but the low latency module will be better for gaming, slight FPS improvement, loading times and general windows/application responsiveness.

And if you run benchmarks you will see it.

[mitzi]

I'm looking to upgrade my memory so that I can run 260Mhz FSB 1:1 with tight latency timings. I've OC my 2Ghz Athlon x2 3800 to 2.6Ghz using water cooling, but have always had to lower my memory divider.

 

Which on of these ram would you recommend for running at 260Mhz at moderate voltages?

 

Geil Ultra PC4000

 

or

 

OCZ Gold rev2 PC4000

 

??

[whovous]

I've had the Geil ONE suggested to me, and it looks like it should work for you, too. It has TCCD chips that run fairly cool, and it is CAS 1.5 capable, so tight timings will not be a problem. Geil calls it PC3200, but it will run just as fast as you want it too.

 

Check out the guru3d review for endless detail on these sticks.

[s10man69]

I just bought the Geil ONE, and it will be here today, but I am waiting on PSU which should be here Thurs. Then I will put together an repost how it's running...

[Sharp]

Hello mitzi,

 

Do not get the GEIL ultra PC4000 or the OCZ GOLD REV2 PC4000 kit.

Both may feature Hynix chips and these do not work well in the DFI nF4 board.

 

 

Can you get the GEIL one

Or OCZ Platinum REV2?

[mitzi]

Thanks Sharp,

 

I ordered the OCZ Platinum REV2 from Newegg. I will hopefully receive it in 3 days.

 

After I install it, I'll post my overlock rate with it in my system.

 

Well I got my OCZ 512x2 Platinum rev 2 today.

 

Now running my x2 3800 at 2700 Mhz with 1:1 memory dividers. Latencies not bad at 2.5-4-4-7, and the memory voltages are very moderate at 2.8V.

 

Thanks again Sharp for the recommendation.

 

SS:

[-jacky-]

I am new here so first i want to say hello to all

 

Please excuse my bad english. I'm trying to write as well as i can.

 

I have read the first page with all the infomation about the different rams.

 

One week ago i bought the DFI Lanparty SLI-DR.

I am very happy with the board, because i have never seen such a mainboard.

Everything is there where it should to be.

 

And when i saw the bios the first time a was very surprised ... never seen so many options

 

But with the new board i get the first problems. Yes call me silly but i tried to get my MDT's to work with the board.

In a german board the said with ne bios 623-3 the memory will be run good and some overclocking should be possible.

 

But i have many problems. I can't get the memory working correctly although i run the memory with spd settings.

There was no way to get the memory stable.

 

On some morning i can't start in windows ... everytime i get other bluescreens or reboots.

So i have looked for new memory. And i remember that GSkills were running ok.

 

First i want a good memory which will run stable and the overclocking if possible.

 

So bought the Gskill memory. Here is the link http://www.gskill.com/f1-3200phu2-zx.html

I know it's not the hardcore overclocking memory but i don't have sooo much money.

 

So the memory runs fine till 256Mhz 2.5-4-4-8 1T @2.65V

 

I think that's okay for the memory and the price. But nobody can say me which chips it is.

In this thread i don't find any info. Only the other Gskills with TCCD, UCC or BH-5.

 

Somebody said that could be Hynix memory.

But he was not sure.

 

So can you help me? at the moment i'am using the 704-3 bios.

it is possible that i'am getting higher with other bios revision?

or is it possible to lower the timings at 231mhz with another bios? i don't exact mean the normal timings like 2.5-3-3-8 1T.

i am interesting in the tras or the max async latency option.

 

For example at this speed i can't get windows to boot with 7ns. Only 8ns is possible.

 

Or is the memory too "bad" for this??

 

Is there nobody who own the same memory???

 

 

Ok that were my problems or questions

I hope you understand everything. btw can somebody tell me if my english is easy to understand ?? *G*

 

Thanks in advance

[Sharp]

Hello,

 

Yes your English is very easy to understand

 

The reason that these module are not in the recommended list is because they are fairly new and G.Skill have not said what chips they are using.

 

I don't think the chips are from Hynix.

 

If you can create a thread here then people can try to help you with your problem.

Also create a sig (list of all the components that you are using).

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=33