XMS3500 DDR Memory OR TWINX1024-3200LL

Jhaninger · 06-19-2003, 09:13 AM

I'm building an ASUS P4C800-E system and want to know which memory is faster. I may be overclocking for games, but nothing radical. I'll need a total of 1Gig memory.

Are the low latency modules faster or any benefit?

Also, is there a difference between heat spreaders (black or platinum silver) ?

Corsair
(2x) XMS3500 DDR Memory (2-3-3-7-T1) $302.00
TWINX1024-3200LL (2-3-2-6-T1) $291.50

Jim in Ohio

eva2000 · 06-19-2003, 10:07 AM

out of the 2 i'd get xms3500 should be good for at least 220-235mhz

Purple Lizzard · 06-19-2003, 10:24 AM

Ram Guy at Corsair recomends the 3500C2 for this mobo.

The 3200LL and the 3500C2 are the same sticks that have been tested differently and are the SPD programmed differently.

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Also, is there a difference between heat spreaders (black or platinum silver) ?

Color only!

Also next week Corsair will start selling 3700

Novakain · 06-19-2003, 10:38 AM

The low latency modules have custom-programmed SPD values, which means that when you plug them into your M/B it will automatically set your memory timing to 2-3-2-6 with a 200MHz DDR clock by default. Corsair has tested these modules to run effectively at 2-2-2-6.

The PC3500 modules use PC3200 JEDEC values for it's SPD timings (200MHz clock at 2-3-3-7) but Corsair has tested these to work effectively at 433MHz.

Of course, this doesn't mean you can't run either the PC3200LL modules at 433MHz or the PC3500 modules with more aggressive memory timings (mine are running at 2-2-2-6 right now at 400MHz PSB), It's just that there's no guarantee that they will run as such. There is a guarantee that the respective models will run as advertised though.

Which type of memory you choose I'd say depends on what you plan to do wit hyour system. If you plan to run your rig at stock speds, go the PC3200LL. If you plan to overclock, go the PC3500.

fevernova · 06-19-2003, 03:50 PM

hey purple lizzard,

is corsair releasing both 256 and 512 mb variants of the pc3700 or just 256 like what ocz did.

Purple Lizzard · 06-19-2003, 04:47 PM

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Originally posted by mathisan
hey purple lizzard,

is corsair releasing both 256 and 512 mb variants of the pc3700 or just 256 like what ocz did.

I beleive Ram Guy said both. It is based on the new Winbond ICs.

I think the OCZ 3700 was based on the Winbond CH5 like the 3500 Corsair.

pvhk · 08-06-2003, 03:51 AM

not all corsair XMS3500C2 are based on CH-5 chips: ONLY v2.1
I just bought 2 sticks of corsair XMS3500C2 v1.1 (2x256) that can handle agressives timings (2-2-2-5) with a little overvolt (2.75v) in dual DDR400 & turbo enabled in p4p800 bios.
As stated by Ram Guy from corsair, they are based upon BH-5 chips. my previous twinX 3200LL v1.2 cannot handle those timings nor turbo on!(chip CH-5)

06-19-2003, 09:13 AM	#1
Jhaninger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Dublin Ohio Posts: 4	XMS3500 DDR Memory OR TWINX1024-3200LL I'm building an ASUS P4C800-E system and want to know which memory is faster. I may be overclocking for games, but nothing radical. I'll need a total of 1Gig memory. Are the low latency modules faster or any benefit? Also, is there a difference between heat spreaders (black or platinum silver) ? Corsair (2x) XMS3500 DDR Memory (2-3-3-7-T1) $302.00 TWINX1024-3200LL (2-3-2-6-T1) $291.50 Jim in Ohio
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06-19-2003, 10:07 AM	#2
eva2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,673	out of the 2 i'd get xms3500 should be good for at least 220-235mhz __________________ * DFI LP UT X48-T3RS DDR3 + 2x512MB HIS IceQ3 Turbo HD3850 CF
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06-19-2003, 10:38 AM	#4
Novakain IT Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 285	The low latency modules have custom-programmed SPD values, which means that when you plug them into your M/B it will automatically set your memory timing to 2-3-2-6 with a 200MHz DDR clock by default. Corsair has tested these modules to run effectively at 2-2-2-6. The PC3500 modules use PC3200 JEDEC values for it's SPD timings (200MHz clock at 2-3-3-7) but Corsair has tested these to work effectively at 433MHz. Of course, this doesn't mean you can't run either the PC3200LL modules at 433MHz or the PC3500 modules with more aggressive memory timings (mine are running at 2-2-2-6 right now at 400MHz PSB), It's just that there's no guarantee that they will run as such. There is a guarantee that the respective models will run as advertised though. Which type of memory you choose I'd say depends on what you plan to do wit hyour system. If you plan to run your rig at stock speds, go the PC3200LL. If you plan to overclock, go the PC3500.
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06-19-2003, 03:50 PM	#5
fevernova Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 95	hey purple lizzard, is corsair releasing both 256 and 512 mb variants of the pc3700 or just 256 like what ocz did.
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08-06-2003, 03:51 AM	#7
pvhk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: paris Posts: 80	not all corsair XMS3500C2 are based on CH-5 chips: ONLY v2.1 I just bought 2 sticks of corsair XMS3500C2 v1.1 (2x256) that can handle agressives timings (2-2-2-5) with a little overvolt (2.75v) in dual DDR400 & turbo enabled in p4p800 bios. As stated by Ram Guy from corsair, they are based upon BH-5 chips. my previous twinX 3200LL v1.2 cannot handle those timings nor turbo on!(chip CH-5) __________________ rig#1: P4P800SE + CT479 PM730@2.52 +PSU seasonic S12 500W, Gainward 7800 GS bliss+, Audigy 2ZS, OCZ 512x2, Seagate barracuda IV 40Go + raptor 74Go, EIZO L578 Rig#2: P4P800 + 780ES@2800, +PSU truepower1 550W, Sparkle 6800GT, 4x256Mo Corsair Twinx 3200LL+ C2, SBlive 5.1,, seagate 80Go, WD Raptor 36Go S-ATA EIZO L557 black Rig#3: P5LD2 VM DH/C+ e6600 + 7900GTO, corsair 5400C4 2x512, seagate momentus 60Go, PSU corsair HX520 Rig#4: P5LD2 VM SE +x6800 + asus 8800GTS, Gskill 5400 2x512, seagate 120Go SATA2, PSU S12 500W
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