Epox 8K5A2+ & 2x 512MB ?

[techfuzz]

I have an Epox 8K5A2+ with 512MB Corsair PC3200C2 memory. I'm looking to upgrade the memory to 1 GB by way of another 512MB PC3200C2 memory. Yes I'm matching memory for simplicity sake.

I currently have my system overclocked to 166 MHz FSB and running the memory synchronously at 333 MHz with Turbo enabled. I am using the experimental BIOS from the AoA forums that has the increased memory timings as well. Does anyone know or forsee a problem with running 2x 512MB together under the configuration? Anyone else got something similar to my proposed setup that could comment?

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[techfuzz]

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[ScrapSilicon]

I'd suggest putting things at default before putting in the additional stick then giving it a run thru ..then go back gradually to your current settings ..good luck

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: techfuzz
I have an Epox 8K5A2+ with 512MB Corsair PC3200C2 memory. I'm looking to upgrade the memory to 1 GB by way of another 512MB PC3200C2 memory. Yes I'm matching memory for simplicity sake.

I currently have my system overclocked to 166 MHz FSB and running the memory synchronously at 333 MHz with Turbo enabled. I am using the experimental BIOS from the AoA forums that has the increased memory timings as well. Does anyone know or forsee a problem with running 2x 512MB together under the configuration? Anyone else got something similar to my proposed setup that could comment?

techfuzz

I think it should be fine. I have that exact same board with a 2100+ Tbred B and I run it with 2 X 256 MB PC2700 @ 175 Mhz (along with a 175 Mhz FSB). It works great; zero problems.

I believe the board supports up to 2 GB or DDR, 2 X 512 should be fine, especially since it's PC3200, which will be below default setting for it's rating.

 

[techfuzz]

Thank you jiffylube1024!

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[Insane3D]

You should be fine. That Corsair loves the 8K5A2+. My one stick has hit ~220mhz before.