can pc4000 run at 3200 specs?
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It depends on the modules being the same in both sets though, in this case they probably are so shouldn't be a problem.
Some high speed/high latency modules won't run at tight timings even at PC3200 however (not so much now, but certainly a couple of years back).
Some high speed/high latency modules won't run at tight timings even at PC3200 however (not so much now, but certainly a couple of years back).
So in general...
It's better to go for the pc4000 set if you can get them for the same ish price as the 3200s, as they should run tight 200mhz timings for stock cpu clocks but allow for overclocking potential.
Or is it not worth the hassle; as running memory on a divider doesnt effect AMDs performance and the tight timings may be of more benefit than the overclocked ram?
It's better to go for the pc4000 set if you can get them for the same ish price as the 3200s, as they should run tight 200mhz timings for stock cpu clocks but allow for overclocking potential.
Or is it not worth the hassle; as running memory on a divider doesnt effect AMDs performance and the tight timings may be of more benefit than the overclocked ram?
For AMD, tighter timings are more desirable than higher speed. But it's a balancing act between the two. Try and push the memory as much as possible (Speed wise) while keeping the timings tight and then slacken off the timings a notch at a time while raising the speed. Most non-value memory does 220mhz @ 2-2 (or 3)-2-5, after that you'll need to drop the timings - usually by 2.5-3-2-6 should get you to 250ish if you're lucky.
ted34 said:
Yep true, figures I quoted were really for top end 1GB sticks or most 512MB sticks - most of them (except for BH5) won't hit above 220/225 @ 2-2-2-5. BH-5 will hit 250+ @ 2-2-2-5 but require an insane amount of voltage (3.4v usually) and need actively cooled.
No, I havent decided on brand or speed yet, hence this thread.
So far though I've read that timings are more important than small overclocks, so I think I'll be getting a 3200 set and run a divider.
It's either the OCZ or the Gskill zx stuff.
Another question though, memory bought in america on my travels should work fine back in england shouldnt it??
I think the ram is a bit cheaper over there so it would be a bonus if it did.
So far though I've read that timings are more important than small overclocks, so I think I'll be getting a 3200 set and run a divider.
It's either the OCZ or the Gskill zx stuff.
Another question though, memory bought in america on my travels should work fine back in england shouldnt it??
I think the ram is a bit cheaper over there so it would be a bonus if it did.
SH4RKY said:
What motherboard do you use? I think i've read that the g.skill doesnt work well with Asus a8 mobos (possibly a8n-sli only, not sure)
It doesnt matter where you buy the RAM, there are no regional restrictions if thats what you mean.
My mobo is an MSI Neo2 Platinum. Runs crucial ballistix 4000 (512x2) at the moment.
Oh, and I know in general America is cheaper then the UK, but ram over there is half the price?!
That seems like a bigger difference than other components. An AMD 4000 is roughly the same price as it is in the uk.
Oh, and I know in general America is cheaper then the UK, but ram over there is half the price?!
That seems like a bigger difference than other components. An AMD 4000 is roughly the same price as it is in the uk.