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02-12-2001, 10:19 PM
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|  Does anyone know what the strong memory setting actually does? I have tested the memory bandwidth either way and they are the same... so whats up with it? Equivic8 |
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02-13-2001, 03:16 AM
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| It is for when you use more than one memory stick. Supposedly, it helps with O/C. More juice? |
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02-13-2001, 04:59 AM
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| Yes, Me too I really want to know exactly what is STRONG memory setting, ans its benefits to compare with the NORMAL mode!
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02-13-2001, 06:05 AM
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| Koolstone is right.Normal supposedly increases performance while Strong helps O/Cing.I have benchmarked both and they were identical.
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02-13-2001, 12:35 PM
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| Does the STRONG memory setting help with the "4-side" memory issue? - Tursiops. |
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02-15-2001, 01:06 PM
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| I have 2x128 RAM (133) and CAS 2-2-3. I don't know if I have to use STRONG or NORMAL mode? Sorry my english! ;-)
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02-15-2001, 01:24 PM
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| Its depend! Some people said it fixe memory issue with more than 4 double side memory sticks! Anyway this setting make my memory performance goes down and doesn't resolve my issue with 2 X 256 Mb NEC PC 133 (both were double side)!
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