memory overclocking...

[phill9700]

quick question for all you brainy people out there...

will a 512mb dimm overclock the same as a 256mb dimm? even if its the same speed rating, cas rating, etc etc etc..
as performance for me is a much needed thing, im just wondering whether or not it would be worth slowing down (if at all i would be) my machine, just for more memory.
i will be using it for a lot of gaming and video capture when i get the hardware sorted out (anyone have any views on whats good and whats not? i was looking at pinnacle stuff, the dc10+ and the one above it.. any comments will be most welcome)
and as i have one of these new xp1700s that clock to hell and back, i want the best speed i can get from it..
i have been considering this memory lark for a lot of time and all i want is the best stuff i can aford and get because i dont want to have to fork out the more money twice when i could have got it the first time.. you guys know what i mean? also its going in a epox EP-8RDA+ motherboard and i have heard that there might be a few problems with starting it up the first time.. true?
any and every comment most welcome.. thank you to all for the help..

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Nice double post.

🙂

Anyways, yes, 512MB and 256MB should overclock the same if they're identical in every other aspect. The problem arises when you put multiple sticks in - sometimes instability results.

BTW, I suggest Kingston HyperX PC3500 RAM for your overclocking purposes. Clock that thing up to 200MHz FSB 🙂

- M4H

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Nice double post.

🙂

Anyways, yes, 512MB and 256MB should overclock the same if they're identical in every other aspect. The problem arises when you put multiple sticks in - sometimes instability results.

BTW, I suggest Kingston HyperX PC3500 RAM for your overclocking purposes. Clock that thing up to 200MHz FSB 🙂

- M4H

I have the HyperX PC3500 in 256MB sticks and the stuff is awesome. Currently at 217 Mhz (max rated speed, heh)