DDR2 and IP35

[chevmaro]

So I currently have an abit IP35. I am running Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB DDR2 800. I currently have it set at stock timings 4-4-4-12 1T 800mhz. I just purchased 2x2GB of the same Crucial Ballistix. I am trying to accomplish running all four sticks for 6GB. Do you think I will run into any issues doing this? I have never had very good luck running four sticks in my previous 939 boards but im hoping this board is different. Can I still maintain dual channel and above timings with 4 sticks?

I dont have the ram yet it is being shipped.

 

[Gillbot]

you might need to add more ram voltage but if the new ram can run those timings, you shouldn't have an issue.

 

[chevmaro]

Im currently running 2.2v on my ram now. I had to do this to get it to go into 1T command rate. I know it is high but I have been running it this way for over a year with no issues. Heat seems to be a non issue in my case.

 

[Gillbot]

I wouldn't run voltage that high without active cooling on the ram sticks. Do you have a fan on them?

 

[chevmaro]

There is a case fan that blows nearly directly on them.

 

[VirtualLarry]

1T on a P35 board? Did you verify that with CPU-Z or memset?

 

[cubeless]

sure won't get 1t with 4 sticks...

and the sticks aren't the 'same' at all... probably best to put the bigger sticks in the primary slots and the little ones in the secondary...

i bought a second set of ocz sli 1066 memory that was the same part number and the chips (and timings@voltage) were different... very annoying... your 2 sets are probably totally different drams...

 

[Bonesdad]

My Ballistix burned out on my IP35-E. No OC on them, I've heard that many Ballistix burn out, but haven't followed up to be sure. I replaced mine recently.