memory upgrade

gypsylee · 12 Jan 2007 at 00:40

hi guys

first post,

i know about problem solving pcs and such but not much about overclocking, even though this doesnet really come in it, as (i have a dell 8400)

i want to knowwhat would be best and how much improvement upgrading from 4 512mb ram ddr2 to 2 1GB sticks are for me,

i do a lot of gaming and video editing but thats it,

what would be you best choises at reasonalbe choises

lee

gypsylee · 12 Jan 2007 at 16:28

hi ya

i currently have 2 ddr2 pc2 3200,
and 2 ddr2 pc2 5100,

i know they will only run at the first,

also i have a x1800xt 512mb graphics card which i will be upgrading soon,

i know dell can be a pain to do anything to it but will be doing a build in the summer.

lee

gypsylee · 12 Jan 2007 at 19:49

hi ya

i think its 3-3-3-12 but dont quote me as i cant remeber

thanks for the help

lee

gypsylee · 13 Jan 2007 at 01:15

hi ya

i used that cpuz and under memory it says

freq 199.5
fsb:dram 1:1
cas 3.0
ras to cas delay 3
ras precharge 3
cycle 9

soz if i sound dumb but havent done much ram onverclocking < as you can tell>

also under curcial it says its 5300 but under cpuz it says 4300 266mz
thats the higher ram, any help from an idiot welcome

lee

as i was asking what would be the be the best upgrade for me to do!!

lee

also if any thing else you need to know let me know

gypsylee · 13 Jan 2007 at 10:08

hi ya

i know its not Ballistix,

thanks for the help,

hope to let ya know what im going to do in the next few weeks,

lee