RAM DS3P problems

triggerthat · 18 May 2007 at 15:08

Hi guys,

I've got the Balistix 5300 ( 2 x 1GB) along with a E6600 on a DS3P board. What is the idea clock/ratio? I was running 1:1 at 333 but it didn't like running at CAS3. Tried 400 at CAS4 and that didn't like. :S

Cob · 18 May 2007 at 16:11

Are you giving it 2.2v?

triggerthat · 18 May 2007 at 17:21

I just left it as default. Should I select 2.2v?

Cob · 18 May 2007 at 17:30

Yip 2.2v is what the Ballistix needs.

Big.Wayne · 18 May 2007 at 17:35

Cob said:
Yip 2.2v is what the Ballistix needs.

Hmmm, I thought this Ballistix 666MHz CL/3 was similar to the 10th Anniversary stuff?

CRUCIAL 10th Anniversary - 1.8vDimm - Orthos Stable

I just took delivery of a 2GB Ballistix Kit so will be testing it out this weekend.

triggerthat · 18 May 2007 at 17:37

I cannot set it to 2.2v in the BIOS. I can only go to + 0.7volts.

Setting it to: 400 at 4-4-4-12 won't allow me to boot. Looking at the gigabye control panel, its seeing it at 1.8v.

Cob · 18 May 2007 at 17:41

2.2v is +0.4v in the DS3P's BIOS.

Big.Wayne · 18 May 2007 at 17:41

Triggerthat, have you added a touch more vNB? I found that helps me to get the best out of my memory (I have mine on 1.45vNB).

triggerthat · 18 May 2007 at 17:43

Cob said:
2.2v is +0.4v in the DS3P's BIOS.

How does that work?

I've also put on the F5 BIOS.

Cob · 18 May 2007 at 17:48

Default is 1.8v. So adding 0.4v gives you 2.2v.

triggerthat · 18 May 2007 at 17:53

Hey,

OK it works at 333 @ 3-3-3-12

Will try 400 @ 4-4-4-12 - that didn't work!

Cob · 18 May 2007 at 18:00

Is that 400x9 with the memory on the x2.0 multiplier, or 320x9 with the memory on the x2.5 multiplier?

triggerthat · 18 May 2007 at 18:01

400x9

Cob · 18 May 2007 at 18:06

You'll be needing more CPU and chipset volts for 400x9.

1.5v is pretty much the minimum for getting an e6600 to 3.6ghz. And even then few are able to get stable.

Try 390x9 with the CPU volts at 1.5v, and your chipset voltages on the first setting above default. Also raise your PCI-E Frequency to 105mhz.

triggerthat · 18 May 2007 at 18:17

OK - well I'd push for 3.6 when I get a better cooler. I've gone for 333 x 9 at 3-3-3-15 which am guessing is what PC5300 is rated for.

triggerthat · 18 May 2007 at 18:51

Hmm - counter strike is not entirely smooth when I run at 2.20 volts and everything else is stock!