RAM Options On High End AMD System

[LT4CAMSS]

Sup yall,

I don't know what sub-forum to post this in so I thought I might as well use this post. Interesting that there is no RAM sub-forum.

I'm pretty sure I'll either be going w/ a A64 4000+ or an FX-55. I would like to know which RAM is better: 2X1024MB OCZ Dual Channel PC3200 EL Platinum Rev. 2 DDR RAM or 2X1024MB Corsair XMS PC3200 DDR RAM. The OCZ ram runs at 2-3-2-5 stock timings while the Corsair is 2-3-3-6. Corsair seems to be a lil slower. Is the OCZ set definitely better? I'm thinking of doing a 200-300MHz overclock w/ good air cooling and would like to know what's best. If I'm doin that kind of overclock, would it be better to go w/ higher frequency RAM or is PC3200 adequate? Also, I heard DIMM slots 2 and 4 are best in this setup, is that true as well? I appreciate any feedback. Peace...


Edit: Please see Post #4.

 

[theMan]

i would get this ram: http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2369

about dimm slots, it depends on the motherboard.

 

[Sentential]

Honestally the A64 controller cant succesfully handle more than 3 dimms at a time. If you want high capacity go with 3 x 512 sticks of TCCD, but no more. As for the dimm position you want the 3 closest to the CPU.

 

[LT4CAMSS]

I did some homework on the DFI nForce 4 Ultra D. It turns out it prefers only 2 sticks of memory and for them to be in slots 2 and 4. However, I still need the question of which RAM to purchase answered.

theman-You say that specific ram is good, but is it actually worth it over 2X 1 GB DDR PC-3500 (433) OCZ (OCZ4332048PFDC-K) or 2X 1 GB DDR PC-3200 (400) OCZ Dual Channel Platinum EL? I can get the PC-3200 for $300 and the PC-3500 for $359. I can't even find the ram you're talkin about in 2X 1GB pairs. So what's better, the 2X 512 MB of the ram you're talkin about for about $200 or one of the two setups I'm talkin about above that are both 2 GBs but for a higher price? Does the fact that the 2X 512MB setup is faster in frequency make up for the fact that it's a total of 1GB less? Furthermore, I read (I think in one of Anandtech's articles or maybe the forum) that you need 2GB to efficiently take advantage of the 64-bit instructions in the A64. BTW, I will definitely be using this with a FX-55. I'm aimin for a 200 MHz (maybe 300) overclock as many have said it tops out at 3 GHz.

If anyone can answer these questions please post a reply, I would appreciate it. Peace...

 

[Chode Messiah]

OCZ is better speed-wise stock, and for overclocking. They are stable at high and low speeds. OCZ and Corsair both make good ram,I have both, and OCZ makes better ram for overclocking.

 

[LT4CAMSS]

Does the PC-3200 Platinum EL setup from OCZ allow for a good overclock on the FX-55 (i.e. up to 2.8 or 2.9 GHz)?

 

[Chode Messiah]

I have VX gold, and I got 2.9 w/mild overclock and a 4000+ cpu

 

[LT4CAMSS]

I assume that it is possible then. The reason I ask is because FX-55 (at least that I've seen on the net) top out at around 3 GHz. Oh...and while we're at this, can you tell me if yours is the Hammer or the San Diego core? The San Diegos are built on a smaller process and are said to run cooler so I wanna know if that overclock is b/c of that or what. Thanks...