Pentium D805

Minstadave · 16 May 2006 at 00:06

digitalwolf said:
Is the Ram in mine no good? Just for a short while until I can afford 2Gb.......

Apparently the Nforce boards aren't wonderful.......this true?

You're using DDR1, the 805 needs DDR2 I believe

Dougsnake · 16 May 2006 at 00:08

sr4470 said:
RAM. Oh, does the Abit actually have DDR2-800 support?

yes

Indy500 · 16 May 2006 at 00:09

Minstadave said:
You're using DDR1, the 805 needs DDR2 I believe

Didnt he spec DDR2-667?

But yes, there arent any 945\955 chipset boards supporting DDR1.

Minstadave · 16 May 2006 at 00:10

sr4470 said:
Didnt he spec DDR2-667?

But yes, there arent any 945\955 chipset boards supporting DDR1.

I thought the OP was asking if his current RAM was useable? Which it isn't in this case. Correct me if I've got the wrong end of the stick, this thread is pretty quick moving.

digitalwolf · 16 May 2006 at 00:10

sr4470 said:
Didnt he spec DDR2-667?

But yes, there arent any 945\955 chipset boards supporting DDR1.

Thats a shame, is Corsair no longer top dog for Ram anymore?

Just saw that Patriot ram listed

P.S. I was asking if my current ram would run in it.

Indy500 · 16 May 2006 at 00:14

Oh ok, sorry. As for RAM, how about the Corsair 1GB DDR2 XMS2-5400 TwinX (2x512MB) (MY-059-CS) ?

Minstadave · 16 May 2006 at 00:14

sr4470 said:
Oh ok, sorry. As for RAM, how about the Corsair 1GB DDR2 XMS2-5400 TwinX (2x512MB) (MY-059-CS) ?

I know nothing about DDR2 so I'll pass on that one, the Patriot looks excellent for the price though

Fulcrum · 16 May 2006 at 01:41

Other motherboards will support this processor and ddr1 ram like the asrock twins but 8 phase voltage thingymabob is needed for 4ghz?

Indy500 · 16 May 2006 at 08:44

Fulcrum said:
Other motherboards will support this processor and ddr1 ram like the asrock twins but 8 phase voltage thingymabob is needed for 4ghz?

I would say so, yes. For long-term stability 8-phase power seems to be a better option.

Mr Mister · 16 May 2006 at 09:06

All this talk of 4ghz.... I think im going to have to get myself one

BigDom · 16 May 2006 at 09:40

Ooops duplicate.

BigDom · 16 May 2006 at 09:46

Minstadave said:
Thats a nice spec, and the 805s are a bargain, but from what I've seen they run HOT so you might want to invest in an aftermarket cooler, like the AC Freezer 7.

Not particularly, mine is running at under 50degC ( from memory 47 ) at 100% folding load at 3.7Ghz on stock cooling.

Oh for the record, whilst getting to run at this speed is pretty good don't forget that that review was highly biased. 3.7 really is about the max on air ( which is a pretty damned good OC ) that is just about comparable to a stock 3800+. Push a 3800+ to it's limit's ( around 2.5Ghz) and it'll beat a smithfield.

Bennah · 16 May 2006 at 10:05

Mr Mister said:
All this talk of 4ghz.... I think im going to have to get myself one

Had the same thought for a work or so now

P4 805 Smithy
Scythe Ninja Plus
P5WD2 Prem
2x512MB OCZ Gold GX 5300
Tagan 580W U22
Gainward Bliss 7300GS 256MB

Comes to around £480 inc VAT and Delivery... Not bad at all imo.

Not Really a PC gamer tbh. Got a X360 for games. Would be a nice and quick setup to mess around with

Mr Mister · 16 May 2006 at 10:09

Ill probably go for something along the lines of raikiri's original spec but with a 500w enermax psu and a cheaper gfx. Got this current pc im on for gaming. Plus i just painted up my antec lanboy case and it looks so good it needs to be put to use

Although ill be going for an arctic freezer pro with it because i want 4ghz but also reasonably quiet.

BigDom · 16 May 2006 at 15:20

Mr Mister said:
Although ill be going for an arctic freezer pro with it because i want 4ghz but also reasonably quiet.

I wouldn't bank on 4ghz on air with any cooler. 3.6-3.8 seems to be the spot where you'll really hit the air wall as you start having to ramp up FSB etc.

You MAY make it but I'd target 3.7 and be happy with anything above rather than targetting 4.

Bennah · 16 May 2006 at 16:00

Mate of mine has his @ 4.1GHz I think. Air cooling.

I think shooting for 4GHz isnt that bad. I know, I will when I get one

Will try and get some more specs when I talk to him next.

Mr Mister · 16 May 2006 at 16:26

BigDom said:
I wouldn't bank on 4ghz on air with any cooler. 3.6-3.8 seems to be the spot where you'll really hit the air wall as you start having to ramp up FSB etc.

You MAY make it but I'd target 3.7 and be happy with anything above rather than targetting 4.

im new to intel overclocking anyway to it will be a learning experience, and if it doesnt do 4ghz ill set it on fire or something, teach it some manners

Mach 2 GT is for sale now to fund the PD 805 Rig

Fulcrum · 16 May 2006 at 17:00

Iam doing it on a budget, total cost so far is 114 for everything using my existing hsf and ram. Dont think I'll be able to use the integrated graphics for Bf2

but I'll give it a go since it would load quicker on low graphics anyway.
If I have to buy another card then I can deduct what the old one sells for which means another 20 or so for gfx.

Plus the system is compatible with conroe, I will give details later if it all works out

Dont you want to hold onto the Mach GT2 incase it works nicely for cooling the 805

Mr Mister · 16 May 2006 at 17:58

Fulcrum said:
Dont you want to hold onto the Mach GT2 incase it works nicely for cooling the 805

Unfortunately it would require a different mounting kit. Altho i play to try out dry ice sometime soon

either on my 3800x2 or maybe the PD 805.

Bennah · 16 May 2006 at 18:45

Fulcrum said:
Iam doing it on a budget, total cost so far is 114 for everything using my existing hsf and ram. Dont think I'll be able to use the integrated graphics for Bf2 but I'll give it a go since it would load quicker on low graphics anyway.
If I have to buy another card then I can deduct what the old one sells for which means another 20 or so for gfx.

Plus the system is compatible with conroe, I will give details later if it all works out

Dont you want to hold onto the Mach GT2 incase it works nicely for cooling the 805

What mobo you got listed down atm?