290-300 mhz ram(DDR 580-600) questiom

easyrider · 25 Feb 2006 at 14:57

what ram will do this speed?

I am currently using G skill Hz and this runs at 265 mhz ok

But this is limiting me somewhat running 1:1 with my opty 170

Is crucial ballistix the only choice for these speeds?

Firegod · 25 Feb 2006 at 15:22

You don't really have to run 1:1 with running an AMD setup. Slap a divider on the RAM and you won't notice a performance hit and it will allow you to get the most from the CPU.

But for those speeds at 1:1 I don't think any 2Gb kit can hit that? May be wrong?

easyrider · 25 Feb 2006 at 16:09

I just like the idea of running 1:1
Geekdom I know but hey!

Firegod · 25 Feb 2006 at 17:55

easyrider said:
I just like the idea of running 1:1
Geekdom I know but hey!

Yeah I should have said... I'm running 1:1 too.

Explicit · 25 Feb 2006 at 18:28

If you want to 300mhz 1:1, look for pc4800
but there's no noticeable harm in using a divider

Explicit · 25 Feb 2006 at 18:34

http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_el_ddr_pc_4800_platinum_elite_edition
They look good

easyrider · 25 Feb 2006 at 18:38

Explicit said:
http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_el_ddr_pc_4800_platinum_elite_edition
They look good

Thanks but they don't come in 2gb kits

Explicit · 25 Feb 2006 at 18:44

easyrider said:
Thanks but they don't come in 2gb kits

That's the downfall, I'm not aware of any manufacturers that make 2gb pc4800 kits, I guess that's where DDR2 steps in.

FreeStream · 25 Feb 2006 at 18:47

300mhz 2Gb kits are VERY rare, put your mem on a divider

Conc

man_from_uncle · 25 Feb 2006 at 19:12

There are a few sets that'll go 270 or more at something like 3-4-3-8 timings, but that timings hit makes a divider option look better. My XMS3500LL will even get to 280+ at 3-4-4-10, but it performs a bit better at 230 2-3-2-5 with a divider.

If you do want to go 1:1 though go for the mushkin rather than the ballistix. The Ballistix do get there but most likely not at 2.8v or less, and they are known to burn up with 2.85v or more.

malccy · 25 Feb 2006 at 19:22

OCZ or Mushkin PC4000 will offer best chance of hitting 290-300fsb 1:1. I would have also said Ballistix but many sets fail (including mine) which is a shame cos' they were great when working fine.

I myself was skeptical about the idea of using a divider not causing a performance loss as come from an Intel setup previously; but have done benchmarks as I overclocked my Opteron 146 using both 1:1 and dividers and can say that no perfomance loss can be seen.

If you want high overclocks you will basically have to use a divider to go past the 280-290fsb mark.

easyrider · 25 Feb 2006 at 20:03

Reading some reviews about the mushkin it seems only the redline are doing 280 mhz and this is out of budget.

Are the other mushkins as good?
eg, not the redline ones?

all the googling is bringing up the redline stuff

BTW thanks people

OV3RCLOCK3R · 25 Feb 2006 at 20:58

if your looking for 280-300fsb, Crucial ballistix is your best bet but there recent batch was very bad and started dieing although mine has been running for more than 4 months now and its perfect.

On the other hand, i would also recommend the OCZ 4000EB as they tend to overclock very well aswell

Minstadave · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:06

I've had my Ballistix up as far as 292Mhz 1:1, so far mine has avoided dying too

easyrider · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:07

I might go with the ballistix then.

what do you think?

And if they die I can just RMA them and get a replacement.

Explicit · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:16

^ weren't they discontinued? The replacement would by 4 x 512 wouldn't it?

Minstadave · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:18

OcUK still have stock of the 2x1Gb modules I believe, but if they die Crucial will give you 4x512mb which is pretty pants.

easyrider · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:22

Minstadave said:
OcUK still have stock of the 2x1Gb modules I believe, but if they die Crucial will give you 4x512mb which is pretty pants.

Well I aint getting them then

That is so pants its unreal! :eek:

What about

Mushkin 2GB DDR XP4000 Extreme Performance Dual Channel Kit (2x1GB) CAS3

280 mhz attainable?

Explicit · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:35

^ That kit is under-rated and not many people talk about it, but I think it's quality RAM for a good price. 280Mhz shouldn't be a problem. Should overclock well, but not with the timings as tight as they would be with redlines.

OCZ 2GB PC4000 Dual Channel Platinum Series EB (MY-058-OC) have slightly better timings though.

easyrider · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:53

Explicit said:
^ That kit is under-rated and not many people talk about it, but I think it's quality RAM for a good price. 280Mhz shouldn't be a problem. Should overclock well, but not with the timings as tight as they would be with redlines.

OCZ 2GB PC4000 Dual Channel Platinum Series EB (MY-058-OC) have slightly better timings though.

just been reading a review about the OCZ 2GB PC4000 Dual Channel Platinum Series :

" The maximum frequency they were stable at with the relaxed 3-4-4-10 timings was 275MHz (550MHz DDR).

I want 560 mhz DDR