Krushull Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 I want to upgrade my 2x Twinx 512 to 4x Twinx 512's but I'm reading alot of issues with running 4 modules. Having to run at 333 can you still crank the FSB to get the speeds back up or is that limited with 4 modules? Would I be better off getting 2x 1gb sticks or doesnt it matter really overall? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenC Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 The short of it is 2x1gb is better then 4x512. Just a lot less problems getting them to play right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krushull Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 yeh thats true except lose a bit of cash in the process :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberparasite Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 the determining factor will be the memory controller on the cpu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krushull Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 anyway I can confirm this before I blow a tonne of cash on more RAM? :shake: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenC Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 So what is your CPU stepping? Again, I would suggest if posible go for 2x1gb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGone Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 The two respondents (StephenC and Cyberparasite) to your post are two of the better 'helpers' in the forums and you need to listen to what they have said. They have been here nearly the full year of the NF4 DFI platform and are in here day in and day out and have their hands and minds on the pulse of what IS happening. I seldom if ever see any recommendation they make that is not the most logical one in the long run for best overall system performance. RGone... anyway I can confirm this before I blow a tonne of cash on more RAM? :shake: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest261 Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 4x modules in this board is not easy. Read the portion about it in the manual- something about the memory controller on my AMD X2 4200+ not only forces it to 2T but also knocks down the DDR clock speed . I've tried like hell to force the clock speed back up, but it only works sometimes. Not stable at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krushull Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 cool thanks I think 2x 1gb sounds like the go extra cash is better than a headache Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bupitz Posted April 18, 2006 Posted April 18, 2006 I have the exact problem !!! But mine is bigger because I already purchased 4 sticks and DFI NF4 Ultra-D board. I'm crying over here ... this is a big dissapointment ... 4 memory slots but I can use only 2 of them. BIG WASTE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan42684 Posted April 18, 2006 Posted April 18, 2006 I have the exact problem !!!But mine is bigger because I already purchased 4 sticks and DFI NF4 Ultra-D board. I'm crying over here ... this is a big dissapointment ... 4 memory slots but I can use only 2 of them. BIG WASTE No it's not a big waste, it's a standard issue with all boards. Besides Windows can only read 2gb and no more which is a Big Waste. I'm sure in the future when more memory is needed too run everything the DFI boards will work all the memory slots and windows will recognise more than 2gb. There's more to the LanParty boards then the memory slots. It's called OVERCLOCKING which these boards are designed for. I know the 512's are cheaper but research is the biggest thing about buying new parts for computers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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