Aquamark and 3Dmark conclusions

[teey7]

I have found gamestable overclock for my cpu and ram using either high ram mhz with loose timings or lower ram mhz with tighter timings...my question is how to interpret the benches when aquamark responds more to the high mhz loose timing and 3dmark responds better to lower mhz tight timings...this seems like a contradiction to me...amd 3000 939 on dfi lanparty nf4 ultra d with crucial ballistix. Anyone know which way to go with the ram?

 

[MarcVenice]

the only way to really find out is running fraps on whatever games you play and see what works best. To each program a different setup will appeal more. As for decoding, you'll have to time it. Theres no way of saying what benchmark tool relates best to 'real' applications.

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
the only way to really find out is running fraps on whatever games you play and see what works best. To each program a different setup will appeal more. As for decoding, you'll have to time it. Theres no way of saying what benchmark tool relates best to 'real' applications.

True, but generally speaking, higher speed + higher/looser timings is better for more apps than running a memory divider @ 2-2-2-6 timings.

 

[teey7]

As far as adjusting the mem timings in the bios, which of the four would you try to tighten first? Also, i am only adjusting the four options that change the timings and leaving everything else at the auto setting...do you guys have any secrets on the nf4 dfi ultra d 939 to share? I am running 600 mhz on these sticks of ddr, should i be satisfied with 3,4,4,10 timing? Thanks for the imput so far guys