Virtual Channel Memory

[Wiplash]

Does any one have any links to reviews of Virtual Channel Memory. I Read some a while a ago and plan on getting some for my new 1.1ghz T-Bird. Just wanted to see the benchmarks again

 

[Doomguy]

Its not too much faster but it overclocks really well. If you've got the money go ahead and buy some. www.kingston.com has it and i think pricewatch may have it for cheaper.

 

[jpprod]

I dunno whether this counts, but Sharky reviewed the 1GHz Tbird with VCRAM back in June. Got some outstanding Q3 scores on that rig.

 

[Wiplash]

Well its not much more expensive than regular pc133 CAS2 ram from the vender I am buying from. Alienware Yah I remeber that it gave some good proformance marks. Any more comments?Links?

 

[jpprod]

Here's a benchmark/comparison from one of my favourite sites, Ace's Hardware http://www.aceshardware.com/Spades/read.php?article_id=5000164. They use a Duron system there.

 

[Wiplash]

Ohh thanks

 

[Wiplash]

I am surprised not more places offer VC memory. Umm thats going to give my new system a nice boost Just wondering any one heard anything nagitive about VC mem?

 

[Doomguy]

I've got 256 megs of vc-133 ram I use on my p3v4x. I bought it because it overclocks well and i got it for 140 a stick a few months ago. The only downfall is it only works on via chipsets.

 

[Wiplash]

Ooo can't wait till I order

 

[Wiplash]

Would VC mem be considdered cas2? And could I enable 4 way interleave with vc mem?

 

[Wiplash]

 

[Doomguy]

Its cas 2 and the bios automaticly enables 2 way interleaving on my p3v4x. 4 way with vcm is a limit of the chipset according to kingston and mine only works with 2 way on my mobo. 2 way vcm is still faster than 4 way pc133. Newer via boards may support vcm with 4 way but I'm not sure.

 

[Wiplash]

Thanks again.

 

[RC]

Recent remarks from Johan at Ace's Hardware regarding VC SDRAM

 

[Wiplash]

oooo thanks again every one

 

[Wiplash]

 

[Wiplash]

I also heard that VC mem overclocks well I drool with anticipation

 

[rmblam]

So where can you buy it at? No go on Pricewatch. Still searching.

Found it. It is listed under KVRVC133128. Search for this in pricewatch or cnet, etc...

CHeapest I could find is $153 plus $10 for 2 day shipping at ccitek.com

Kingston want $225 and Memman wants $172 plus shipping