Another reason building a new dual core P4 system is a bad idea....

[Duvie]

http://www.cooltechzone.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1197

It appears if you buy DDR2 you may get stiffed again...I have had PC3200 for the last 2 years plus and it has been on my last 3 systems....It will migrate to my next 2...DDR2 for Intel users may not even come close to that....

Seems Intelk knew this as well as it is "poor" design....That is why they make so much money every cpu upgrade is a new platform.....

 

[Lonyo]

Xbitlabs

 

[Technonut]

Originally posted by: Lonyo
Xbitlabs

Yes, there is some pretty damn good DDR2 being produced lately. I find it interesting that OCZ's PC2-5400 is speced to 2.2V.... I found that to be the sweet-spot with my Patriot DC+XBL. To me, 706 DDR @ 3-2-2-4 is impressive, and performs very well :Q

The Patriot uses Micron chips, and the heatspreaders do not heat-up excessively under Memtest86 testing.

As far as DDR2 being a dead-end technology, what is not in this game? Some sooner, some later..... I am a hard-core enthusiast that enjoys trying different platforms, and pushing the limits. I have had nothing but enjoyment with my current daily runner. The performance is awesome. :thumbsup:

When I grow tired of this rig, I have an ABIT AN8 sitting on the shelf just begging for some AMD dual-core action. I am in no great hurry though....





EDIT: (From the above linked article)

Just like Corsair?s XMS2 6400 products, OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Gold Series are intended strictly for overclocking, as even NVIDIA?s nForce4 SLI Intel Edition core-logic officially supports only dual-channel 667MHz DDR2 memory. Furthermore, as another memory maker indicated, few mainboards powered by Intel?s current premier 925X and 925XE chipsets can function stably with 750MHz memory. Corsair said it could reach 800MHz DDR2 memory speed even on NVIDIA?s reference nForce4 SLI Intel Edition mainboard, which may be an pointer that the company?s latest chipset suits well for enthusiasts, who push their computers to the limits by overclocking processors, memory sub-systems and graphics cards.

I would like to see how tight the timings could be @ 2.2-2.6V / 800 DDR on the Intel nForce4.... Hmmmmmm...

 

[carlosd]

Intel NEED you to buy things all the time.

 

[imported_Kensai]

It's not a bad idea. Feel free to send me a dual-core Intel system. The shop needs a stove.

 

[Mucker]

Intel will have to make a major stride before I ever consider them again, and deliver on price too. A64 90nm technology is some of the most innovative and efficient design ever.

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[AkumaX]

dual core A64 needs to be cheaper

 

[carlosd]

Yes, the eventually will become cheaper.