8RDA+ and RAM

[thebestMAX]

Will this board overclock/run better with 2 sticks of 256 or 1 of 512.

Read somewhere that it like 2 sticks better.

Any help on the fact/misconception appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Actaeon]

In terms of overclocking, generally 1 stick is better than 2. Heres an Example

1 - 512mb DIMM
Lets say the fastest speed the memory can run is 205, so your FSB could run at 205.

2 - 256mb DIMM
But when you purchase 2 256 Dimms, Lets say one Dimm can do 210, but the other 200. You will still be limited at 200, because the 2nd Dimm cannot go any higher


But with the 8RDA+, you can use 2 DIMMS and the memory will run in dual channel mode, so you get a higher bandwidth.

I believe as far as what the Motherboard can handle, I believe thats all independent of the motherboard, and the number of DIMM's do not have an effect on that.

Though the 8RDA+ is a EPoX board, and EPoX boards are known to hit 200+ FSB no problem, constantly.


Jonathan

 

[gplracer]

Not all Epox boards will hit 200fsb! I have an 8RDA+ that only does 180fsb stable. I have hyperx 3500 memory too. The problem is that many of the boards have overheating problems on the north bridge. You might have to lap the heatsink on it or put a fan or active cooler on it. Many people can hit 200fsb after that.