Alright check out my new rig! (aw what the heck rate it if you want too)

[Bobthelost]

I'd still look at the WD4000KD, that way when you upgrade in the future you won't end up with tiny, slow and rather pointless HDs.

 

[atybimf]

Originally posted by: robertk2012

Originally posted by: atybimf
One thing regarding the RAM. If you're getting the lowest latency XP4000 (3-3-2-8), you will have trouble getting them past the stock 250 (this according to recent reviews). I have the higher latency XP4000 (3-4-3-8), and have no trouble going to 265-270.

Edit: With A64, memory speed beats out timings. This isn't the case with Intel however I believe.

you have that backwards. Timings are more important with the A64.

Nah, I'm pretty damn sure I'm right here. Speed beats timings on A64.

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: atybimf

Originally posted by: robertk2012

Originally posted by: atybimf
One thing regarding the RAM. If you're getting the lowest latency XP4000 (3-3-2-8), you will have trouble getting them past the stock 250 (this according to recent reviews). I have the higher latency XP4000 (3-4-3-8), and have no trouble going to 265-270.

Edit: With A64, memory speed beats out timings. This isn't the case with Intel however I believe.

you have that backwards. Timings are more important with the A64.

Nah, I'm pretty damn sure I'm right here. Speed beats timings on A64.

Timings are in fact MORE inportant on the A64. The P4 and other netburst chips like bandwith, and the A64's like Timings. I would say that the A64's it's pretty even, they like timings and bandwith.

OP, I have the same RAM as you (alright, not same manufacturer, but same Infineon RAM), and it's great for OCing. You can keep the 3-3-2-8 timings (even 3-3-2-7) till about 270-280mhz. Then anything higher isn't really worth it.

Right now I have mine at stock DDR500 speeds, but that will all change when my WC stuff arrives.

 

[atybimf]

Originally posted by: wizboy11

Originally posted by: atybimf

Originally posted by: robertk2012

Originally posted by: atybimf
One thing regarding the RAM. If you're getting the lowest latency XP4000 (3-3-2-8), you will have trouble getting them past the stock 250 (this according to recent reviews). I have the higher latency XP4000 (3-4-3-8), and have no trouble going to 265-270.

Edit: With A64, memory speed beats out timings. This isn't the case with Intel however I believe.

you have that backwards. Timings are more important with the A64.

Nah, I'm pretty damn sure I'm right here. Speed beats timings on A64.

Timings are in fact MORE inportant on the A64. The P4 and other netburst chips like bandwith, and the A64's like Timings. I would say that the A64's it's pretty even, they like timings and bandwith.

OP, I have the same RAM as you (alright, not same manufacturer, but same Infineon RAM), and it's great for OCing. You can keep the 3-3-2-8 timings (even 3-3-2-7) till about 270-280mhz. Then anything higher isn't really worth it.

Right now I have mine at stock DDR500 speeds, but that will all change when my WC stuff arrives.

Yeah you make a good point. I could've sworn I read somewhere speed beats timings on A64. Dunno though. Although, DDR500 is better than DDR400 with loosened timings running at DDR500 speeds.

 

[vertigofm]

Originally posted by: atybimf

Originally posted by: wizboy11

Originally posted by: atybimf

Originally posted by: robertk2012

Originally posted by: atybimf
One thing regarding the RAM. If you're getting the lowest latency XP4000 (3-3-2-8), you will have trouble getting them past the stock 250 (this according to recent reviews). I have the higher latency XP4000 (3-4-3-8), and have no trouble going to 265-270.

Edit: With A64, memory speed beats out timings. This isn't the case with Intel however I believe.

you have that backwards. Timings are more important with the A64.

Nah, I'm pretty damn sure I'm right here. Speed beats timings on A64.

Timings are in fact MORE inportant on the A64. The P4 and other netburst chips like bandwith, and the A64's like Timings. I would say that the A64's it's pretty even, they like timings and bandwith.

OP, I have the same RAM as you (alright, not same manufacturer, but same Infineon RAM), and it's great for OCing. You can keep the 3-3-2-8 timings (even 3-3-2-7) till about 270-280mhz. Then anything higher isn't really worth it.

Right now I have mine at stock DDR500 speeds, but that will all change when my WC stuff arrives.

Yeah you make a good point. I could've sworn I read somewhere speed beats timings on A64. Dunno though. Although, DDR500 is better than DDR400 with loosened timings running at DDR500 speeds.

I KNEW IT! YOU LIARS THAT TOLD ME WRONG!!! I DEMAND THAT YOU REFUND ME MY MONEY I PAID FOR THE OTHER RAM OR I WILL PRESS CHARGES!!!!


















Haha juuuuuust kidding- thanks for all your help guys!!!

 

[robertk2012]

Originally posted by: atybimf

Originally posted by: robertk2012

Originally posted by: atybimf
One thing regarding the RAM. If you're getting the lowest latency XP4000 (3-3-2-8), you will have trouble getting them past the stock 250 (this according to recent reviews). I have the higher latency XP4000 (3-4-3-8), and have no trouble going to 265-270.

Edit: With A64, memory speed beats out timings. This isn't the case with Intel however I believe.

you have that backwards. Timings are more important with the A64.

Nah, I'm pretty damn sure I'm right here. Speed beats timings on A64.

well read the AM2 reviews and please tell me why it doesnt benifit at all from the higher bandwith of DDR2.

 

[robertk2012]

Originally posted by: vertigofm

Originally posted by: atybimf

Originally posted by: wizboy11

Originally posted by: atybimf

Originally posted by: robertk2012

Originally posted by: atybimf
One thing regarding the RAM. If you're getting the lowest latency XP4000 (3-3-2-8), you will have trouble getting them past the stock 250 (this according to recent reviews). I have the higher latency XP4000 (3-4-3-8), and have no trouble going to 265-270.

Edit: With A64, memory speed beats out timings. This isn't the case with Intel however I believe.

you have that backwards. Timings are more important with the A64.

Nah, I'm pretty damn sure I'm right here. Speed beats timings on A64.

Timings are in fact MORE inportant on the A64. The P4 and other netburst chips like bandwith, and the A64's like Timings. I would say that the A64's it's pretty even, they like timings and bandwith.

OP, I have the same RAM as you (alright, not same manufacturer, but same Infineon RAM), and it's great for OCing. You can keep the 3-3-2-8 timings (even 3-3-2-7) till about 270-280mhz. Then anything higher isn't really worth it.

Right now I have mine at stock DDR500 speeds, but that will all change when my WC stuff arrives.

Yeah you make a good point. I could've sworn I read somewhere speed beats timings on A64. Dunno though. Although, DDR500 is better than DDR400 with loosened timings running at DDR500 speeds.

I KNEW IT! YOU LIARS THAT TOLD ME WRONG!!! I DEMAND THAT YOU REFUND ME MY MONEY I PAID FOR THE OTHER RAM OR I WILL PRESS CHARGES!!!!


















Haha juuuuuust kidding- thanks for all your help guys!!!

LOL I tried telling you. Nothing wrong with your ram though. If you dont want it Ill take it ;-)