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croc_
15 Dec 2003, 6:34pm
Right now I am running (ok well as soon as my mobo gets back) 2 sticks of 256mb DDR466 corsair xms. If later on I want to upgrade to 1gb by adding 2 more of the same sticks (still retaining dual channel) will this hinder my ability to overclock the ram?

Also, if I run it @ DDR466 (which is most likely) its rated at 3-4-4-8, do you think I can tighten those timings up a bit? How? More voltage?
SimGuy
15 Dec 2003, 6:42pm
More powah!. :rarr:

On the P4C800-E, give it 2.85, and it will do 3-3-3-7 @ DDR466... but your milage will vary after that... :)

Will it hinder your maximum OC? Slightly... but only by a few MHz. :)
croc_
15 Dec 2003, 6:53pm
well with the 3.2 I doubt I'll be getting the fsb past 466 (932) anyways. Would I have been better off with the pc3500 (ddr433) to get better timings at 466? or is it the same stuff?
SimGuy
15 Dec 2003, 7:04pm
Corsair XMS3500 is SPD programmed for 2-3-3-7.

Considering you won't get that 3.2C up to 233 MHz FSB, you probably would have been better off with that XMS3500...
croc_
15 Dec 2003, 7:07pm
I wonder if anyone wants to trade? :) or if newegg will exchange it .... :O
SimGuy
15 Dec 2003, 7:12pm
If you have a few extra $$$, go for the Mushkin Black Level II PC3500, 2x256 MB.

2-3-2-6 @ 2.5V, with the ability to run at 2-2-2-6 with a voltage increase @ DDR433. It's great stuff, and guarunteed to be WinBond BH5 chips, the good ones. :D
croc_
15 Dec 2003, 7:24pm
Can't wait for my xmas $$$$. Too bad most of its going to my credit card. =(
TheLostSwede
15 Dec 2003, 9:25pm
The new OCZ limited edition is supposed to be even better even if it is the same chips. I have seen 310 1:1 @ 5,2,2,2 on those on an Athlon 64 setup. DANG fast.
SimGuy
15 Dec 2003, 9:26pm
Mackanz had this to say
The new OCZ limited edition is supposed to be even better even if it is the same chips. I have seen 310 1:1 @ 5,2,2,2 on those on an Athlon 64 setup. DANG fast.

MAH!??!

Holy ****.

DDR620 @ 2-2-2-5??
TheLostSwede
15 Dec 2003, 10:04pm
Yassir!

MrIcee, who else.
Apparently, OCZ has started some sort of Hall of fame list. It took 3.5 or 3.6 volts though.http://www.ocztechnology.com/i/hof/b/mricee310b.jpg

Najs work Randi!
croc_
15 Dec 2003, 10:11pm
hey simguy, wanna trade me that 2.4c + something on the side for my 3.2c?? :) I can't cool it as well as you will be able to with your vapo. :P~
Thrax
15 Dec 2003, 10:11pm
Holy ****. :wow2:
TheLostSwede
15 Dec 2003, 10:12pm
Simguy with a Vapo???!!?!
Have i missed something?
croc_
15 Dec 2003, 10:18pm
look at his sig
Thrax
15 Dec 2003, 10:30pm
Mack:

Vapochill or Prometia? Which is better? Still prometia right?
TheLostSwede
15 Dec 2003, 10:40pm
By about 15-20c, yes. The MAIN thing though is that the Prommy runs off the mains where the Vapo runs of a dedicated. It EATS 12V. A 550W Enermax is weak i tell ya. The Enermax went down to 10.5V when the compressor was powered up. Another point i like with the Prommy is that it is in a separate box and not above the rest of the system.