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SirBenn21

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I've never really taken notice or really looked at performance RAM. Is it worth the $$$ in terms of performance enhancement?
Could someone please give some advice on this. Also what RAM to get?

Thanks

Ben
 
SirBenn21 said:
Is it worth the $$$ in terms of performance enhancement?

Thanks

Ben
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If you overclock it's worth it. If you run default settings it's not.

SirBenn21 said:
Hi

What you think of these?

Corsair Dominator TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF 4GB DDR2 RAM

View attachment 10443 :kilroy:

Ben
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That should be some good stuff. I've heard good things about Corsair memory but I've never tried any. Personally, I use G.Skill RAM but I have two of those Corsair fans.
 
Thanks David

I know that some might find the next question a no brainer, but should I get the 800 MHz or the 1066 Mhz.
I've heard some actually say 800 MHz. For what reason I'm not sure.

Cheers

Ben
 
SirBenn21 said:
Thanks David

I know that some might find the next question a no brainer, but should I get the 800 MHz or the 1066 Mhz.
I've heard some actually say 800 MHz. For what reason I'm not sure.

Cheers

Ben
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You got me there. I have no clue why someone would chose the 800 over the 1066. :confused:
 
David_L6 said:
Why would someone recommend 800 over 1066 though?
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This what I saw on another site.

"P5Q says 1200 but i can tell you from experience it dont run OC well with 1200, especially with 8g. 1200 ram equires to much voltage and this board dont like it. And with 8g you'll have to bump voltage even more.

800 ram is the sweet spot.

400x9
450x9
500x9 with water cooling. "

But it does not really make sence!?! :kilroy:

Ben
 
If it were mine...

Did you say 8 gigs???

your specs show 4 gigs..

I would run 1200, 2X2 gig kit...Set the voltage where it needs to be (by the specs)



Whats your PSU ?
 
Hi

I finally got some G.SKILL

View attachment 10609

SPECIFICATIONS
VERSION 1.0. G.SKILL
- 240-PIN DDR2 SDRAM DIMM
- DDR2 1066 / PC2 8500
- Latencies
- 5-5-5-15 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS)
- Voltage 2.0-2.1v
- 4096 Megabytes of DDR2 memory
- Two matched F2-8500CL5S-2GBPK
- SPD programmed at
- JEDEC Standard latencies 5-5-5-15 at DDR2 800
- 8 Layers of PCB
- Lifetime Warranty


From what I saw on the Internet is Cheap Good RAM with little OC potential.

Ben
 
SirBenn21 said:
Hi

I finally got some G.SKILL

View attachment 10609

SPECIFICATIONS
VERSION 1.0. G.SKILL
- 240-PIN DDR2 SDRAM DIMM
- DDR2 1066 / PC2 8500
- Latencies
- 5-5-5-15 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS)
- Voltage 2.0-2.1v
- 4096 Megabytes of DDR2 memory
- Two matched F2-8500CL5S-2GBPK
- SPD programmed at
- JEDEC Standard latencies 5-5-5-15 at DDR2 800
- 8 Layers of PCB
- Lifetime Warranty


From what I saw on the Internet is Cheap Good RAM with little OC potential.

Ben
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I have that exact same RAM in my XP Pro computer. It's been running just fine - 24/7 - for a couple of years now. I think that you'll be happy with that choice.
 
Thats nice Ram....


And has a very low CAS which FSX loves...


I bought some tracer ram for my shop rig, its pretty cool...LOL
 
Just a question

If I have already over-clocked my CPU should I first put it to default clock before I put in the new RAM.

At the moment I have the Buss speed at 440 (333 default) and have forced the multiplyer at 7.5 which is at default if CPU is working hard (Normally steps down to 6.5 if CPU "rests")

So my stock speed is 2.5GHz which at the moment is running at 3.3GHz.
Do you think I could push it any harder as at the moment if I go over 3.3GHz, she craches?

Comments would be welcome.

Ben
 
You will need to default the bios first....

Then set the new rams voltage correctly

Then set the new rams timings

Then push your FSB to what you want

Then set PCI to 100

Then adjust your Voltage to the CPU a tad if needed for stability
 
Just wondering which way you went and what your results are...
 
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