Still can't make up my mind about ram

FB · 05-20-2005, 09:37 PM

not sure if it is just compatability issues or what, but OCZ PC3200 VX either just doesnt like my board (not sure about that since 1 stick will boot up at 2.6v, but 1 stick won't)

any other suggestions for ram? i think OCZ is the only company who will warranty ram when you run it at higher than stock, correct?

thanks

**Gorganzola** · 05-20-2005, 09:42 PM

No, Corsair will warranty it also. If the memory is meant for overclocking and it is failing that, they will warranty it. Now that isn't to say that just because you can't get the massive OC that someone else is getting means OCZ or Corsair will RMA the memory.

If, at stock speeds, the memory is suppose to run at 2.6V and it isn't then you are justified in requesting an RMA. Is the memory meant to run at 2.6V stock?

**Gorganzola** · 05-20-2005, 09:44 PM

It should run CL 2-3-3-8 at 2.6V according to this: http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...c_3200_gold_vx

Are those the timings you are using?

FB · 05-20-2005, 09:44 PM

yes at 2.6v it should run at 2-3-3-8
http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...hannel_gold_vx

Edit: missed that reply of yours. one stick would run those timings, the other stick won't. that is why i am worried about getting new ram of the same type.

what is the equivalent Corsair?

**Gorganzola** · 05-20-2005, 09:46 PM

Well, if they are supposed to do it, and one of the sticks won't do it then RMA the pair because one of the sticks is not meeting expectations.

Not much else you can do.

FB · 05-20-2005, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorganzola

Well, if they are supposed to do it, and one of the sticks won't do it then RMA the pair because one of the sticks is not meeting expectations.

Not much else you can do.

man, our posts are overlapping.

any corsair recommendations (for all i know you are finding a link now

)

**Gorganzola** · 05-20-2005, 10:02 PM

hehe, well there are lots of recommendations that I can make but how high are you expecting to go and how high have you had the board so far?

FB · 05-20-2005, 10:15 PM

i am looking for 275 tops with good timings. the venice core doesn't like my PLatinum Rev. 2's with anything less than 3-4-4-8 timings, they worked with my Winchester core though at 2.5-3-3-7 @ 278mhz

i plan on running my cpu at 260x10 so decent timings up to 260 ish would be perfect for what i want.

i have a ddr booster now, so voltage isnt a problem

**Gorganzola** · 05-20-2005, 10:41 PM

Well the Corsair TWINX1024-4400C25 will give you 2.5-4-4-8 at 275MHz FSB.

I found this post:

http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/sh...t=GA-K8NS+4400

at the Corsair forums that show that the memory and board should work nicely together. Mind you the guy was beta testing at the time and gigabyte may have made further changes.

I have also read posts were people were having issues with the motherboard, tried different memory and then opted to buy another motherboard after testing another manufacturers memory in the board.

Before buying more memory, maybe research peoples success with that board.

**Gorganzola** · 05-20-2005, 10:44 PM

I also checked Corsairs compatibility page and the memory is suggested for the board.

FB · 05-20-2005, 10:44 PM

i don't want to give up on the board, but i am not sure what else i can try. i dont think the Neo2 supports the new cores

**Gorganzola** · 05-20-2005, 10:47 PM

I can respect not wanting to give up on the board but I am sure you don't want premature baldness either, hehe. Seriously though, both ASUS and DFI make nice nforce boards that are worth considering.

Are you trying to run the memory 1:1?

FB · 05-20-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorganzola

I can respect not wanting to give up on the board but I am sure you don't want premature baldness either, hehe. Seriously though, both ASUS and DFI make nice nforce boards that are worth considering.

Are you trying to run the memory 1:1?

yes, i was able to run 1:1 with the Winchester core, but not with the Venice.

i can't afford a DFI board because then i need a PCIe gfx card, which is not an option right now.

**Gorganzola** · 05-20-2005, 10:57 PM

Ya, I keep forgetting about the PCIe thing.

Well I guess you are caught in a catch 22 at this point. Spend the money on a new board and maybe you can use the memory you have to reach your goal or buy new memory that will hopefully work properly on that board.

Something tells me that Venice core is a lot pickier about memory.

FB · 05-20-2005, 11:14 PM

even though it is not supposed to be pickier

.

actually right now i don't own any ram, i am sending back the VX on monday, and i am shipping out my PLats on monday as well since i sold them this week (got the money today)

i am going to order some more VX and try it out, if it doesn't work then i guess i will order a new mobo

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FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	Still can't make up my mind about ram not sure if it is just compatability issues or what, but OCZ PC3200 VX either just doesnt like my board (not sure about that since 1 stick will boot up at 2.6v, but 1 stick won't) any other suggestions for ram? i think OCZ is the only company who will warranty ram when you run it at higher than stock, correct? thanks __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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05-20-2005, 09:42 PM	#2
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,451	No, Corsair will warranty it also. If the memory is meant for overclocking and it is failing that, they will warranty it. Now that isn't to say that just because you can't get the massive OC that someone else is getting means OCZ or Corsair will RMA the memory. If, at stock speeds, the memory is suppose to run at 2.6V and it isn't then you are justified in requesting an RMA. Is the memory meant to run at 2.6V stock? __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-20-2005, 09:44 PM	#3
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,451	It should run CL 2-3-3-8 at 2.6V according to this: http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...c_3200_gold_vx Are those the timings you are using? __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-20-2005, 09:44 PM	#4
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	yes at 2.6v it should run at 2-3-3-8 http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...hannel_gold_vx Edit: missed that reply of yours. one stick would run those timings, the other stick won't. that is why i am worried about getting new ram of the same type. what is the equivalent Corsair? __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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05-20-2005, 09:46 PM	#5
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,451	Well, if they are supposed to do it, and one of the sticks won't do it then RMA the pair because one of the sticks is not meeting expectations. Not much else you can do. __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-20-2005, 10:02 PM	#7
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,451	hehe, well there are lots of recommendations that I can make but how high are you expecting to go and how high have you had the board so far? __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-20-2005, 10:15 PM	#8
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	i am looking for 275 tops with good timings. the venice core doesn't like my PLatinum Rev. 2's with anything less than 3-4-4-8 timings, they worked with my Winchester core though at 2.5-3-3-7 @ 278mhz i plan on running my cpu at 260x10 so decent timings up to 260 ish would be perfect for what i want. i have a ddr booster now, so voltage isnt a problem __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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05-20-2005, 10:41 PM	#9
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,451	Well the Corsair TWINX1024-4400C25 will give you 2.5-4-4-8 at 275MHz FSB. I found this post: http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/sh...t=GA-K8NS+4400 at the Corsair forums that show that the memory and board should work nicely together. Mind you the guy was beta testing at the time and gigabyte may have made further changes. I have also read posts were people were having issues with the motherboard, tried different memory and then opted to buy another motherboard after testing another manufacturers memory in the board. Before buying more memory, maybe research peoples success with that board. __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-20-2005, 10:44 PM	#10
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,451	I also checked Corsairs compatibility page and the memory is suggested for the board. __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-20-2005, 10:47 PM	#12
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,451	I can respect not wanting to give up on the board but I am sure you don't want premature baldness either, hehe. Seriously though, both ASUS and DFI make nice nforce boards that are worth considering. Are you trying to run the memory 1:1? __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-20-2005, 10:57 PM	#14
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,451	Ya, I keep forgetting about the PCIe thing. Well I guess you are caught in a catch 22 at this point. Spend the money on a new board and maybe you can use the memory you have to reach your goal or buy new memory that will hopefully work properly on that board. Something tells me that Venice core is a lot pickier about memory. __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-20-2005, 11:14 PM	#15
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	even though it is not supposed to be pickier. actually right now i don't own any ram, i am sending back the VX on monday, and i am shipping out my PLats on monday as well since i sold them this week (got the money today) i am going to order some more VX and try it out, if it doesn't work then i guess i will order a new mobo __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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