LOCOENG Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 http://forum.ncix.com/forums/index.php?mod...0&subpage=2 Incorrect vdimm seems to have been a faulty mobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 it all depends upon what memory you are trying to run, the best memory takes a solid 2.2 volts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Looks like I'm SOL then because everything I see on the G.Skill RAM I have is from 1.8V-2.1v...Is it the end of the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 probably cas 5 ram that likes 1.8, you are fine with intel if you don't overclock a lot and shorten the longer intel pipline you did good, if you had amd64 with onboard memory controller(short memory pipeline) then cas 5 would hurt performance must be SIL this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well the RAM only set me back $40 for a 2 gig kit, I can always upgrade in the future if I'm not happy with the performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....mp;Order=RATING here are the ones that will most likely give you trouble on an aentry or older mid level motherboard from too low a vdimm to get that kind of performance takes more power http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820227271 this will take a very good motherboard now that makes me want to upgrade Pros: EPP Profile indicates 3-4-4-15-2T at 2.4v but these modules will do so much more. They'll actually run those timings with 1T at stock speed, or carry CAS3 all the way up to 475Mhz. Was able to use 4-5-5-12 up to 560Mhz and my CPU ran out of headroom. They love the voltage but will overclock very high with tight timings. Cons: 2.4 volts may not be available on all boards. Modules stay pretty cool at idle but when running high loads definitely recommend active cooling. Other Thoughts: Half the price or less of some DDR2-1100+ rated, dual-channel kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 I looked at RAM earlier this morning, but I think I'll stick with what I have for now....like I said I can always upgrade in the future if I feel the extra oomph is needed. Something I've never understood is the timings, my G.Skill is 5-5-5-15, but what does it all mean? Since the cost of memory modules does not vary drastically between speed grades, we recommend that you purchase the highest speed you think you may need in the long term. You will save some money if you decide to upgrade you microprocessor later, all memory is backward compatabile as far as bus speeds are concerned. Also if you purchase PC3200 400MHz modules with a CAS specification of 2.5 and you run it at a reduced frequency of 333MHz it will, in almost all cases, operate at CAS 2 at the reduced frequency. With all things equal, a stick of DDR memory capable of running 2-2-2-5 memory timings will make the computer operating experience seem faster than a DIMM which can only operate at 3-4-4-8. This is because the delay from when the memory receives an instruction, retrieves the data, and sends it back out is less time. http://www.cooltechzone.com/Reviews/Memory..._20040725377/3/ ...it makes a little sense, basically the lower the better...same with CAS latency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 SCORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontasciime Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 What cooler are you going to use ? [edit] you coulda give us the link b4 you won so we could have pushed the price up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Why do you think I waited? I already pushed the price up for others in three other auctions Dunno about HSF, any suggestions? ($20-$30) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontasciime Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I used stock for a few days and it gets very hot. I bought an artic 7 freezer pro which cost me about £15 and it does a stunning job or it did. Not checked temps recently , gonna have to check em now I'll be back http://www.arctic-cooling.com/cpu2.php?idx=79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 I had actually already considered that one as it was also recommend by someone else...I think it was $24 here in the states. The CPU I won was CPU only so I'll definately need a HSF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontasciime Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Looks nice and cool to me What mobo are you using? EDIT: NVM.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontasciime Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I had actually already considered that one as it was also recommend by someone else...I think it was $24 here in the states. The CPU I won was CPU only so I'll definately need a HSF. Thats why I asked you . I assumed you knew it was OEM and therefore no HSF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 yea, yea, yea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontasciime Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yours should run cooler than mine as yours is the newer version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 The Q6600 is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'm looking forward to it. It will be a big improvement over my P4 2.4 machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Vista or XP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 XP intitially, but Vista is looming in the future I fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Got one of these on the way now... http://www.rosewill.com/product/product.aspx?productId=984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontasciime Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Thats practically identical to the artic. I need one of those red fans now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCOENG Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 $20 shipped with two more case fans and some other tidbits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontasciime Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 from ebay or Newegg. Newegg will still not sell to UK. Idiots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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