Timing problems with my XMS memory?

[pl8er]

Hello,

I have 2 gbytes of XMS C2PT corsair in my system (4X512) I have set the timings to 2.5-3-3-6 and I tried to set the command rate to 1T as Corsair said I could. When I try this the system won't boot. Am I doing something wrong or is this just not an option for my board. I am running an X2 4400. Thanks for the help!

Justin

 

[vanvock]

Have you tried it at 2T? What's the volts set to? Might try bumping it up a notch.

 

[JohnAn2112]

When you run 4x 512M, you have to set the command rate to 2T. 4 double sided sticks will not run at 1T.

 

[theMan]

this is because of the amd memory controller. just cant do it.

 

[pl8er]

I let it auto-set and it stays at 2T. So I am stuck with the 2T setting? Does this really impact performance at all? Any experience with this motherboard/proc/ram combo and what could I set my ram to? I'm trying to squeeze as much performance out of the ram as possible (I hate waiting for load time on BF2). Thanks so much for the replies, this is most definitely not my strongest area on pc.

Justin

 

[vanvock]

yes you're stuck with 2T which will be a bit of a performance hit but you're probably coming out ahead because it's 2G🙂. From what I hear that game likes it.

 

[pl8er]

Well I tried out BF2 tonight and I did notice a pretty nice reduction in load time. My longest wait wasn't the loading of the game but when it said Loading complete..verifying client information. That seemed to take forever but with the 2GB's it seems to be quicker. Would 1 GB with 1T timing be better than 2 GB with 2T timing?

Thanks for the help everyone!

Justin

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: pl8er
Would 1 GB with 1T timing be better than 2 GB with 2T timing?


Justin

Only in situations where more than 1 GB is not needed.

Overall, it is much better to have 2 GB than only 1 GB.

Really, you will not notice the difference between 1T & 2T.