DDR quandary - better way to 2GB

Pilgrim57

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I currently have Corsair 3200 twinX-LL 2-2-2-6 512x2.
I have tried to overclock the system & currently the ram is 218MHz 2-3-3-6 @ 2.8v & not 100% stable over time i.e glitches every 2 or 3 days but no crashes. Have got it to 224MHz but crashes at least once a day.
I believe the RAM is holding the CPU back AMD 64x2 4600 Manchester with stock HSF at 46 core 1 + core 2 41C at 1.35v.[soon to have AC Freezer Pro]
I have tried dropping it down from 400Mhz to 333MHz in BIOS [ASUS A8N-SLi Premium] but I get "system failed memory test" error & no boot:confused:

So I believe I need to change RAM.

Do I go for GEIL 3200 2 GB 3-4-4-8 hoping it will respond better if I use a memory divider or 4000 [make?]. Will the latter show much of a boost for the extra £80.
I'm loathe to spend too much as I hope to upgrade & be using DDR2 [or 3?] within 18 months.
Thanks.
 
Will_3rd said:
AFAIK the timings on the Geil are rubbish, the kit you got now is better by the looks of it.
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Granted the Geil timings are slower but in real terms?
The reviews on OcUK have got it to 235MHz. +17MHz on what my current ram does so 17 x 12 = 204Mhz more out of the Cpu. 2GB is £117 compared to +£170 for 2GB of the fast stuff be it 3200 or 4000.
 
That Geil is not rubbish just reservative in timings. At stock it will run 3-4-4-8 but most people I've seen have theirs at 2.5-3-3-6.

I'd say go for it if you intend to keep it for 18 months.
 
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