Recent content by James01

Run the ATI Tool artifact scanner. If that shows up errors, it's your graphics card. I think it's more likely the CPU though.

I'm in a similar situation. My A-Data RAM is rated at 2~2.1v. I've set it to +0.3v in the BIOS, but SpeedFan reports it as 2.13 or 2.14v. Does it matter if my RAM is overvolted by 0.04 volts? Don't want to damage it.

Well, 3.2Ghz will run a 1:1 ratio with the FSB:RAM. If that's as far as you push the CPU, any generic 800Mhz RAM will do. If you think you might go higher though, some mid-range 800Mhz RAM might be a good idea. Definitely no need for Ballistix Tracers!

The rapid temp rise is normal. I'd get a better cooler or lower the speed/voltage if I were you. The low 70's is pretty hot for a C2D.

No, not worth it by a long shot.

Sheesh! Stop and think a minute here people! The OP doesn't even know how to overclock RAM yet, he's not going to be breaking any records! ANY 800Mhz RAM will probably suit his needs. What CPU do you have Drakelet? What overclock are you aiming for?

Bottom line is - you won't notice the difference. A few weeks ago, I was running RAM at 5-5-5-18. I'm now running some new RAM at 4-3-3-5. I can't notice the difference. My SuperPi score is slightly better, but for gaming/general use, there's no real difference.

I upgraded to 4GB at christmas. Here's my opinion of the upgrade: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au...m-replies.cfm?t=887151 For gaming, it isn't worth it.

I use "skin cleansing alcohol wipes", they're saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Got a box of 200 in my desk draw. They were pretty cheap too.

Well, at least two of the sticks run 100% stable at 876Mhz with the stock timings. They ran both Orthos and Memtest for 10 hours without errors. I haven't put the other two sticks through such extensive testing, but they ran Memtest for 3 hours OK. One last question, could using a 9x...

Yes! You're a genius! With 9x390, Sandra reports the NB speed as 390Mhz. With 8x438, it reports it as 493Mhz. That's exactly what's happening. The NB just can't handle 4 RAM sticks at that high speed. Finally, my problem is solved! I'm pretty sure the 4 sticks are now stable at 780Mhz...

It would seem the motherboard definitely is the problem then. I got a similar response to yours at the OCAU forums as well. Is there any explanation as to why this happens? I can't believe it effects a Striker Extreme, isn't that one of the most expensive boards available? I've got a Gigabyte...

Sorry about the link, forgot you needed to be a member to view the forums. Basically, the guy did a similar thing to you. Ziptied two fans together, except he secured them by using the motherboard screw holes surrounding the RAM slots. Here's a few of the pics...

I?ve been having some pretty weird problems with my RAM. I spent pretty much all of yesterday trying to diagnose what was causing it. This is what I?ve concluded: *Each individual stick is stable *Running any two sticks in dual channel mode is stable *Running certain combinations of 3...

No, I'm not. I would buy something like the Thermaltake Cyclo RAM cooler, but I don't think it would fit on my Gigabyte 965P-DS3P. The graphics card is only millimetres below the RAM sticks. I have seen people make things like this: http://forums.overclockers.com...howthread.php?t=632149 But...