michaelzhao Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 So... I got Corsair Value RAM lying around... 2x 1gig. The timings are 3-3-8-11. I think... but anyways. I just found out, that it is a BH-5 module. Would it work if I slapped a heatspreader on there and tried to overclock the bejesus out of it, even though its Value RAM? Does the value RAM even make a difference because its BH-5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDMF Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Did you mean 2 X 512? You won't find BH5 on 2 x 1024. If they truly are bh5 throw them in and try running 2 2 5 2 200FSB w/ 2.9 volts. Won't need spreaders and it will give you an idea if they are players or not. Not all BH5 was great at holding tight timings or clocking well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzhao Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Yeah... I was wondering about that... but when I drop them in my Gigabyte motherboard, they are recognized as a Winbond BH-5... is it being recognized wrong? Or it really BH-5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blooz1 Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 What are the markings on the chips? That'll tell the tale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Timmay Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Just a quick question, why don't you find 2 x 1024 BH-5 modules? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzhao Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Because, if you read my post, I don't have the extra money to spend. I have these just lying around and was wondering if I could use them to overclock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzhao Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Okay... update... This is what is on the RAM... Label: Corsair ValueSelect: VS1GB400C3 Then there is a barcode, then 2791-0549005-1-4444116 On each individual RAM module, this is what it says: ValueSelect: 64M8BDC, then a indent and IN1100547, then on the bottom of each individual module it says mtea2633g1 The modules do not say Winbond. Does this mean it is not BH-5 or does it mean that Corsair relabeled them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDMF Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Corsair relabled them. Only true way to know is start leaning on them a little and find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzhao Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Awesome... right now they are in my parent's computer, I'm running the RAM in my Sig. If they truly are BH-5, what RAM should I keep? EDIT: The OCZ Ram I have running is definitely TCCD. I need to edit my sig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burky Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 BE CAREFUL IF YOU OVERCLOCK CORSAIR VALUE RAM I had a 1gb module, and I tried to overclock it from 200mhz to 207mhz, or something tiny like that. As soon as I did that my Windows file corrupted and I had to reformat my partition which was a pain in the butt. Make sure you test them really thoroughly in memtest86, so if they screw up at some pathetic oc, then at least you won't corrupt anything. I'm not saying don't do it, but make sure you are careful about it. As a consequence I ordered the g-skill sticks in my sig, sold my value ram, and I am happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzhao Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Wait a second... I just thought of something. The way I test if it is BH-5 RAM is that I take it to 2.9 Volts right... but what if... my motherboard was misreading the RAM and it actually wasn't BH-5 RAM. Wouldn't I fry my RAM modules completely!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burky Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 You might well do. All the more reason to find out exactly what you have before tinkering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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