Need to run 2gb which is faster on AMD64

maxxshwagg · 09-18-2004, 06:59 PM

i have to run 2gb on an amd64 939 system. does anyone know what is faster.

2 x 1gb will let the system run in 1T but won't overclock so much

or

4 x 512mb will let the system oc more but must run in 2T

any thoughts..

maxx

TheMatrix · 09-19-2004, 02:35 AM

out of curiosity, which memory are you planning on using? Anantech reports that the Crucial Ballistix are a great match for the A64. Unfortunately, the max size stick is 512M, and there are no kits.

Check out the review here.

maxxshwagg · 09-19-2004, 10:10 AM

i just ordered 2x1gb corsair. they are only 40 more then the generic brands from monarch...we'll se how how i can push them, hope they can run in 1T mode.....i'll be happy if they can run 220 so i can bump up my 3500+ a bid. solidworks is a memory hog, and i constantly run out of memory on my 1gb workstation.....

TWINX2048-3200PT

mr-lama · 03-23-2005, 02:40 PM

hey, I have 2 gb (2 x 1gb) it works really well. I have the Kingston HyperX model. i have it overclocked all the way and it runs smoothly. I play video games which can also be memory hogs. Expecially games like doom 3 and farcry. I have never tried on a 1 gb machine so I cant really compare it but i love having 2 gb. It lets all of my apps run smoothly. I think the 2 x 1gb is better because it also leaves room for upgrade if you have more slots.

jinu117 · 03-26-2005, 05:51 PM

I got Mushkin blue 4x512 which is running on outpost for about $62 a pop.
Right now with 3.2v all 4 of them are running fine 2-2-2-5 232mhz or so 1T with winchester (the crappy memory controller yeah).
Had to step down from 265mhz or so of 2-2-2-5 BH5 1gig but good trade off on actual usuage and cheap too.
All 4 sticks individually did better than 240mhz 2-2-2-5 3.2v
For under $280 (granted you are in S. Cali) after tax and shipping, I think this memory is one hell of deal for 2 gig... (and upcoming venice makes it better investment with supposedly better memory controller)

Helmut_abx · 04-04-2005, 11:27 PM

I use OCZ's 3200 1 gig sticks. It made a big diff for some games (EQ2), and I can multi task better ( have 2 or 3 games running at the same time now). I'm running at 230 HTT, LDT at 5x, and 3,3,3,7 1T. Here is a mem bench. Check your mobo maker for compat issues with the mem you are looking at

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**specmike** · 04-07-2005, 04:30 PM

If traditional wisdom applies, 2 x 1gb should be the best overall combo. Just curious, why do you "need" 2gb of RAM?

Mike.

*Bofinn* · 04-07-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by specmike

If traditional wisdom applies, 2 x 1gb should be the best overall combo. Just curious, why do you "need" 2gb of RAM?

Mike.

Solidworks requirements:

<LI>Small parts and assemblies (<500 components and <300 features)
- minimum 256MB, 384MB or more recommended. <LI>Assemblies’ greater than 500 components and parts greater than 300 features,
- 512MB or more recommended. <LI>Assemblies’ greater than 2500 components and parts greater than 1000 features,
- 1GB or more recommended.

09-18-2004, 06:59 PM	#1
maxxshwagg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 361	Need to run 2gb which is faster on AMD64 i have to run 2gb on an amd64 939 system. does anyone know what is faster. 2 x 1gb will let the system run in 1T but won't overclock so much or 4 x 512mb will let the system oc more but must run in 2T any thoughts.. maxx __________________ DFI Lanparty SLI-D -- 4400+ @ 2805 - 2 x 1gb ballistix z503 @ 255 3 3 3 8 - BFG 7800 GTX w/xfx extreme bios @ 490 1300-- -- WD Raptor 74gb, 200gb Seagate, 120gb WD -- LG DVD RAM -- Swiftec Storm Water Cooling -- Dell 2405 LCD -- PCP&C 510 sli
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09-19-2004, 02:35 AM	#2
TheMatrix Asus Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Michigan - USA Posts: 106	out of curiosity, which memory are you planning on using? Anantech reports that the Crucial Ballistix are a great match for the A64. Unfortunately, the max size stick is 512M, and there are no kits. Check out the review here. __________________ WinXP Pro SP3: Gigabyte EP35-DS3L with E8400 Linux PC - Ultimate Edition ver 1.8: MSI 975X PowerUp Edition with Q6600
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09-19-2004, 10:10 AM	#3
maxxshwagg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 361	i just ordered 2x1gb corsair. they are only 40 more then the generic brands from monarch...we'll se how how i can push them, hope they can run in 1T mode.....i'll be happy if they can run 220 so i can bump up my 3500+ a bid. solidworks is a memory hog, and i constantly run out of memory on my 1gb workstation..... TWINX2048-3200PT __________________ DFI Lanparty SLI-D -- 4400+ @ 2805 - 2 x 1gb ballistix z503 @ 255 3 3 3 8 - BFG 7800 GTX w/xfx extreme bios @ 490 1300-- -- WD Raptor 74gb, 200gb Seagate, 120gb WD -- LG DVD RAM -- Swiftec Storm Water Cooling -- Dell 2405 LCD -- PCP&C 510 sli
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03-23-2005, 02:40 PM	#4
mr-lama Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18	hey, I have 2 gb (2 x 1gb) it works really well. I have the Kingston HyperX model. i have it overclocked all the way and it runs smoothly. I play video games which can also be memory hogs. Expecially games like doom 3 and farcry. I have never tried on a 1 gb machine so I cant really compare it but i love having 2 gb. It lets all of my apps run smoothly. I think the 2 x 1gb is better because it also leaves room for upgrade if you have more slots. __________________ amd athlon 3700+-l-asus k8v se deluxe-l-2x 1024mb kigston hyperx-l-ati x800xt-l-500w power supply-l-viper xg case
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03-26-2005, 05:51 PM	#5
jinu117 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 286	I got Mushkin blue 4x512 which is running on outpost for about $62 a pop. Right now with 3.2v all 4 of them are running fine 2-2-2-5 232mhz or so 1T with winchester (the crappy memory controller yeah). Had to step down from 265mhz or so of 2-2-2-5 BH5 1gig but good trade off on actual usuage and cheap too. All 4 sticks individually did better than 240mhz 2-2-2-5 3.2v For under $280 (granted you are in S. Cali) after tax and shipping, I think this memory is one hell of deal for 2 gig... (and upcoming venice makes it better investment with supposedly better memory controller) __________________ A64 3500+ .6 newcastle @ 3.05ghz Prommy Mach II R404 mod by baker MSI K8N Neo2 VDD modded, OCZ3200EL Rev2 @ 285 2.5-3-3-10 (dual channel 1gig) X800XT, Raptor, yada yada yada
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04-07-2005, 04:30 PM	#7
specmike Yes, Yellowbeard Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Metro Atlanta, GA. Posts: 2,627	If traditional wisdom applies, 2 x 1gb should be the best overall combo. Just curious, why do you "need" 2gb of RAM? Mike. __________________ CORSAIR TECH SUPPORT
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