problems with new corsair

barnsta · 13 Feb 2006 at 19:38

Hi there

I have recently installed some new corsair ram as per my signature. The ram is supposed to have timings of 2-3-3-6 at 1t. When I run my system at auto cpu speed (200), memory at 200mhz and my timings as 2-3-3-6 1t, my system crashes, not initially on start up but when i go to outlook 2003 and reply to emails, i get a nv4.disp stop message.

However I have managed to run the system overclocked to 220 at 2.5-3-3-6 and 2t and it doesn't crash at all.

Are there any other settings that i should fiddle with in the bios? Its annoying that i cant run the memory at the speeds it should be run at.

cheers for any help

Darren_uk · 14 Feb 2006 at 15:16

hi there ,barnsta ...i order the same from overclockers ..it should be with me any time now Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200C2PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS2 ..the timing should be 2.5.3.3.6-t1 ....2.5 for amd ...2.0 intel ..if u getting the blue screen with white text ..& maybe pc restarting ...have u made sure the voltage is at 2.75 volts in the bios cos i had that trouble with my 1 gig of corsair twinx x 512 ..i found out the voltage was on 2.60 ..so i put it to 2.75 & no more trouble..

if u get that message have u typed that in yahoo search ? it as loads of links with others with the same trouble

like this
http://forums.nvidia.com/lofiversion/index.php?t1715.html

barnsta · 14 Feb 2006 at 19:09

Darren_uk said:
hi there ,barnsta ...i order the same from overclockers ..it should be with me any time now Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200C2PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS2 ..the timing should be 2.5.3.3.6-t1 ....2.5 for amd ...2.0 intel ..if u getting the blue screen with white text ..& maybe pc restarting ...have u made sure the voltage is at 2.75 volts in the bios cos i had that trouble with my 1 gig of corsair twinx x 512 ..i found out the voltage was on 2.60 ..so i put it to 2.75 & no more trouble..

if u get that message have u typed that in yahoo search ? it as loads of links with others with the same trouble

like this
http://forums.nvidia.com/lofiversion/index.php?t1715.html

thank you my friend i will follow` that up

DDave · 14 Feb 2006 at 21:44

http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/products/specs/twinx2048-3200c2.pdf

The above spec sheet says it has been tested at 2-3-3-6 on both amd and intel systems. note that it says 2.75 volts tho so try that.

DDave · 15 Feb 2006 at 00:10

Just tested this ram at 2-3-3-6 1T 2.75v and it had no errors in memtest for 2hrs, couldn't be bothered trying any longer as I need to get my stuff installed after format.

Big.Wayne · 15 Feb 2006 at 00:27

Hi,

I had the same problem running some Corsair at its rated speed?

Corsair 2GB DDR XMS4000PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS3

3-4-4-8 (1T) was not possible? (on an ASUS A8N-SLI Premium) so back it went

Mrchu_ · 15 Feb 2006 at 03:08

hi interesting to read this thread.ocuk states that corsair 2 gigs can do 2 on amd but 2.5 is more usual.

there is a huge site somewhere (badasses maybe?) that lists all the ram revisions and what chips they use and querks(not tech power) ill find tomorrow.

but i think it says rev 1.2 xms c2pt 2 gig to be ch5/6 chips and i reckon those do 2.5

DDave are yours revison 1.1 and amd cpu?

these are bh5 chips and can do 2

others should try them round in different slots and memtest before certain of problems first

Darren_uk · 15 Feb 2006 at 09:08

i just got my Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200C2PT TwinX (2x1GB) yesterday .i'm going to try out the the ram from 2.5 to 2.0 see how it goes.

well mine runs fine at 2.0 -i run memtest ver 3.3 in windows xp no errors

Mrchu_ · 15 Feb 2006 at 12:29

okay if youve got corsair rev 1.2 revision number is on sticker btw.Youre running at 1t and cl2 memtest stable, then mines going back.

what revision corsair you peeps have ?

DDave · 15 Feb 2006 at 13:48

No idea of rev as it doesn't say on the sticker and yes I have an amd cpu. I'm guessing it will be the newest rev tho as I just recieved them from ocuk yesterday.

Darren_uk · 15 Feb 2006 at 14:18

Mrchu_ said:
okay if youve got corsair rev 1.2 revision number is on sticker btw.Youre running at 1t and cl2 memtest stable, then mines going back.

what revision corsair you peeps have ?

on the lable mines got
XMS3202V1.5
0604225 -2
CL2

WOOOHOOO so i guessing the higher the ver number the better ver 1.5

me old twinx 1gig of corsairs 2 x512 3200ocpt is ver 1.1

Darren_uk · 15 Feb 2006 at 14:38

the ver number is on each stick of ram heat spread like a hologram sticker.

barnsta · 15 Feb 2006 at 15:05

Darren_uk said:
hi there ,barnsta ...i order the same from overclockers ..it should be with me any time now Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200C2PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS2 ..the timing should be 2.5.3.3.6-t1 ....2.5 for amd ...2.0 intel ..if u getting the blue screen with white text ..& maybe pc restarting ...have u made sure the voltage is at 2.75 volts in the bios cos i had that trouble with my 1 gig of corsair twinx x 512 ..i found out the voltage was on 2.60 ..so i put it to 2.75 & no more trouble..

if u get that message have u typed that in yahoo search ? it as loads of links with others with the same trouble

like this
http://forums.nvidia.com/lofiversion/index.php?t1715.html

not too sure how to change voltage on my mobo, i will post in my relevant mobo thread, i will let you know how i get on . Thanks guys

DDave · 15 Feb 2006 at 16:07

Darren_uk said:
on the lable mines got
XMS3202V1.5
0604225 -2
CL2

WOOOHOOO so i guessing the higher the ver number the better ver 1.5

me old twinx 1gig of corsairs 2 x512 3200ocpt is ver 1.1

Mine says XMS3202V2.2 so I doubt thats the revision.

Darren_uk · 15 Feb 2006 at 17:15

well look at the link -Corsair revision numbers

http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44365

Mrchu_ · 16 Feb 2006 at 21:52

Darren_uk said:
well look at the link -Corsair revision numbers

http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44365

thanks darren uk thats the site i was looking for.^

and thats the number that differs from the rest.

I have : XMS3202 V1.2
next bit (possibly week) 0524111-2

The weird thing is,mines totally stable/happy at 250 with 2.5.
Im glad you guys have good ram ,
id like to chat to other v1.2 owners to see what they have to add,if anyone wants.possibly leading to an rma type scenario -based on not being ddr400 stable at 2.0 as advertised!

but im glad we can say the later revisions are better,certainly than mine.

Tuvoc · 18 Feb 2006 at 22:02

These crashes on the AsRock with 1T are a known issue for some people. Solution is to use 2T

ted34 · 20 Feb 2006 at 17:55

My old corsair sticks were 4400 and were suppose to do 275, 2.5,4,4,8, 1t @ 2.75v but my old board linited me to 270 and they did 270, 2.5,3,3,6, 1t @ 2.95v. lasted about 4-5months before dying.

My new sticks are 2gb 3200c2 and they are running as in sig. These are capable of 200mhz at these timings and volts but have to run them at 193 due to divider.