Official DFI NF4Ultra-D/SLi owners thread.

smids said:
Memory controller Meridian. DFI's are fine for 400mhz FSB, the RAM is fine for the FSB and the only thing which displays this kind of behaviour is the AMD on-die memory controller.
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So basically there's no way out? I thought that the memory bandwidth must be involved somehow, but dropping the HTT/fsb to 2.0 makes no difference. I might try a couple of other teaks when I get the time (I was a bit rushed today) but I may have to resort to running at 270 x 10 and tightening the RAM settings. know this makes next to no difference to perfrmance though. I also can't see any point in running a higher bus and lower RAM divider. Shame, I'd like the bragging rights of a 300MHz fsb.


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Meridian said:
So basically there's no way out? I thought that the memory bandwidth must be involved somehow, but dropping the HTT/fsb to 2.0 makes no difference. I might try a couple of other teaks when I get the time (I was a bit rushed today) but I may have to resort to running at 270 x 10 and tightening the RAM settings. know this makes next to no difference to perfrmance though. I also can't see any point in running a higher bus and lower RAM divider. Shame, I'd like the bragging rights of a 300MHz fsb.


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I've run 300HTT 1:1 with some nice TCCD, but swapped it out for 2x1gb of Geil Value at 200HTT 2.5-3-3-7, its far better to have the extra RAM.
 
Right, sod this, im going back to basics. I RMA'd the dead 1 gig ballistix stick (the machine wouldnt even post), and bought a cheap yet bomb-proof 256 MB bit of crap from a local shop.Now, although it boots, the whole system just keeps rebooting itself after a couple of minutes in windows, which claims its a device driver problem. As such im a bit wary about flashing the bios, but i guess i dont have any other option. Ive read the thread, but id really just like some clarification as to exactly which bios version to flash to, and after testing the new ballistix stick, what RAM to buy for one last shot at a stable setup. GEIL value, i presume. If this doesn't work i'll chuck the board and buy an abit...
 
I'm thinking of getting this mobo with 2 gig of geil value....But i have seen some

Corsair TWINX2048-3500LLPRO 2x1GB 184Pin DIMM PC3500 CAS2

about 70 quid more but is it worth it? and will it be compatible?

anyone using this ram?

I have looked on the dfi site and its a bit vague when it comes to ststing memory compatibility
 
dougjustdoug said:
Right, sod this, im going back to basics. I RMA'd the dead 1 gig ballistix stick (the machine wouldnt even post), and bought a cheap yet bomb-proof 256 MB bit of crap from a local shop.Now, although it boots, the whole system just keeps rebooting itself after a couple of minutes in windows, which claims its a device driver problem. As such im a bit wary about flashing the bios, but i guess i dont have any other option. Ive read the thread, but id really just like some clarification as to exactly which bios version to flash to, and after testing the new ballistix stick, what RAM to buy for one last shot at a stable setup. GEIL value, i presume. If this doesn't work i'll chuck the board and buy an abit...
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The GeiL One RAM is recommend for the DFI board. I'd suggest just to flash to the latest BIOS revision (623-3) as that is nice and stable for me.
 
thats fine for people who want 1 gig......but what about 2 gig kits..I'm not gonna be building my new rig with just 1 gig of ram...2 gig is the way to go

What 2GIG rams stix are people using with this mobo ?

cheers
 
Depends on your budget. GeIL value 2GB are popular as are the OCZ and Ballistix. No-one seems to have mentioned the Patriot stuff (PDP Systems) which is also quite good from what I hear (tight timings but cheaper).
 
minstadave is getting 2.5-3-3-7 timings out of his 2 gig geil value.

the Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200C2PT run at 2.5,3,3,6 on AMD systems

surly the geil is just as good at these timings and 70 quid cheaper into the bargain..?
 
Order Geil, but are you sure you need 2GB?

I ran 2GB for a while and noticed I never went beyond 900MB use, so sold it and got some faster 1GB.

BF2 and Fear are the only things which come to mind for 2GB, and I guess I'll upgrade when more games which benefit from 2GB come out.

Future proofing PCs is like buying a brand new car as an investment.....
 
Jimbo Mahoney said:
Order Geil, but are you sure you need 2GB?
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oh yes without a doubt...I can easily use more than 1.5 gig when editing and using adobe audition and adobe after effects at the same time.

This is why I'm going X2 for multitasking goodness!

the geil then i think... anyone else care to add before i go and blow 700 big ones!
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Well, i flashed to 623-3, and now its stable at least with the 256mb chip. Guess i'll resell the ballistix or something when it gets back. After the flash i was restoring the settings on the BIOS and had a thought. Will using the Geil ONE 1Gig BH necessitate changing the RAM voltage jumper on the mobo? Also, I have a case with a fan in the side panel, will this be enough cooling? I really hope this works...
 
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