Sharp Posted September 1, 2006 Posted September 1, 2006 Hello, Logan, Yeah CosmicRain, VX = utt CH-5. Have a look in the 939 OverClocking database. http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10195 http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10195 If you want 2x1GB go for a 2x1GB kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicRain Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 thank you for the tips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loggan26 Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 Thanks Sharp :cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thasp Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 All the DDR600 sets on that list aren't sold anymore. Any suggestions as to a set that could, conceivibly, come close to DDR600 with a week or so of tweaking the settings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgiozo Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 I was considering to buy a new pair of memory modules to run in dual channel on DFI Ultra-D and Expert... I do plan to overclock in the near future, but I would certainly like a good performing memory at 200MHz until I do, one that can do 2-2-2 1T and is known to be compatible and working well with the DFIs... I have the Twinmos UTT-BH5 dimms, but they do not appear very stable...recently they even gave me errors on memtest 5 with 2,5-3-3-8 1T...so I keep then on 2T.. 2-2-2-6/8 @2.8vdimm did NOT cause memtest to err but was extremely unstable in Windows...so I need a memory guarranteed to run at its rate speed and timings... I don't want to buy a very expensive pair (2x512mb), though...I would be willing to pay ~140-160 Euros for them at most... Which one would you recomment (model and brand)? I was considering Crucial Ballistix or Geil Ultra-X 3200...(what does "discontinued" mean exactly next to Geil's memory in the guide - that they are somewhat difficult to find because they are not being produced anymore or sth else? ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 Thasp Do you really need 300Mhz memory? 2x1GB is more of an advantage and some can go to 280Mhz, close enough? vgiozo Yes you are right about discontinued. Something for you to try with your memory. Make sure that all 4 power connectors are plugged into the board # 24pin ATX connector. # 4pin +12v P4 connector, near the ATX connector. # Floppy power connector, under the CPU socket. # Hard drive power connector, on top the chipset fan. Plug your GFX card in the PCIe slot # Make sure it is inserted correctly into the slot. # Connect any power cables to it if one is required. Clear your CMOS for 10 minutes # Remove the power cord from the back of the power supply. # Move the CMOS jumper to the clear position and leave it there for 10mins. # Make sure you move it back to the save position after. Insert the memory into the Orange slots Power your PC and enter the BIOS # Change the following, GENIE BIOS Setting >DRAM Configuration..................Press Enter = New Menu FSB BUS Frequency....................200 LDT/FSB Frequency Ratio..............X 5.0 LDT BUS Transfer Width...............16 16 CPU/FSB Frequency Ratio..............AUTO PCI eXpress Frequency................100Mhz K8 Cool 'n' Quiet Support............Disable Cool 'n' Quiet MAX FID...............AUTO CPU VID StartUp Value................StartUp CPU VID Control......................AUTO CPU VID Special Control..............AUTO LDT Voltage Control..................1.20 V Chip Set Voltage Control.............1.50 V DRAM Voltage Control.................2.80 V +0.3v if not 3.2v....................Disabled Run MemTest86+.......................Enabled, disable later GENIE BIOS Setting >DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency Set (MHZ).............200 (DRAM/FSB:1/01) Command per clock (CPC)..............Enabled Cas latency (tCL)....................2 RAS to CAS delay (tRCD)..............2 Min RAS active time (tRAS)...........5 Row precharge time (tRP).............2 Row cycle time (tRC).................11 Row refresh cycle time(tRFC).........14 Row to Row delay (tRRD)..............2 Write recovery time (tWR)............2 Write to read delay (tWTR)...........AUTO Read to write delay (tRWT)...........AUTO Refresh period (tREF)................AUTO Write CAS latency (tWCL).............1 DRAM Bank Interleave.................Enabled DQS Skew Control.....................AUTO DQS Skew Value.......................0 DRAM Drive Strength..................Level 8 DRAM Data Drive Strength.............Level 3 Max Async Latency....................6ns Dram Response........................Normal Read Preamble Time...................5ns Idle Cycle Limit.....................AUTO Dynamic Counter......................Disabled R/W Queue Bypass.....................AUTO Bypass Max...........................AUTO 32 Byte Granularity..................AUTO What about getting a PC4000 2x1Gb kit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgiozo Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 All power connectors have been properly connected to the board... I had cleared CMOS for 3 hours when I set up the machine but I can try again... ...thanks for the recommended bios settings... I have found Geil Ultra-X modules in Greece that I could buy at 69€ each...you think I should look elsewhere? Pc4000 memory, especially good branded memory is quite expensive I think...even if I do get the money I think it may be a waste...I have certain doubts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confession Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 I wanna upgrade my current Corsair to something new. Think of getting the GSKILL F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ PC4000 (2 X 1GB) , is this the right choice ? Or there is another one near the price range that u guys recommend ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 Hello, Depends, where will you be buying the memory from? link to the website and we can have a look. But the G.skill kit is a good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonz Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Hi what do you thing about the OCZ Special Ops Edition 2x1Gb kits. I have looked around and am deciding either them it or the OCZ PC4000 Platinum EB 2GB Kit or TEAM Xtreem PC4000 Cronus I/A 3-3-2-8 2GB DDR Kit [2x1024MB] DDR500, PC4000 TXDR2048M500HC3DC-I ram kits. I am not really into overclocking, well maybe just a little but nothing extreem, any suggestions would be greatful. thanks Scott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgiozo Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 @Sharp The timings you posted do indeed work fine with my 1A4T Utt-BH5 memory at vdimm 2.8 ...thanks a lot... I ran memtest, snm 1.8.1 and prime (300mb of memory for each prime instance) and it passed with flying colours... If I moved this setup to a DFI Expert would it work, or are there some timings I should loosen (e.g. Drive Strength) ? Thanks a lot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 Spoonz Both are excellent choices and will be good for a decent 250Mhz OC. vgiozo They should work with the expert board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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