What chips are in this 2-2-2-6 RAM?

[4x4expy]

I have some Corsair TWINX512 PC3200LLPT (256x2) with timings of 2-2-2-6 on the factory label. I picked it up off the FS/FT forum 6-8mo ago. Does anyone know what chips this uses? I read that BH-5 chips were the only that could run those timings, but didn't think that they were used in Corsair TWINX. I did notice that on their website, they now show timings of 2-3-2-6 for the current run of this memory. Does this mean they have changed chips?

 

[myocardia]

Yeah, you've got Winbond BH-5 chips.

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: myocardia
Yeah, you've got Winbond BH-5 chips.

 

[Soulkeeper]

you might be able to get 230mhz on those with a small voltage bump and 2-2-2-6 timings

good stuff ranks up there with the mushkin stuff

 

[4x4expy]

Cool deal. I picked it up last Sept off the FS board here for $100 shipped. I have been tempted a few times to pick up some BH-5 sticks since. But reading the current review on the Mushkin 222 Special made me question what's under the heat spreaders of this Corsair.

 

[edmundoab]

is there any other way to check apart from removing the heat spreader?

I have a 512MB twinx corsair PC3200 rated at 2-2-2-6 timings as well.

 

[zodder]

I'd like to know, too. I have 2 x 512 XMS3200LL that does 220@2-2-2-6 with a small bump in vdimm. I assume these must be BH-5 chips, too?

 

[4x4expy]

2-2-2-6 T1 is printed on the label on both sticks and they are 1+ year old. The current run of the same sticks is labeled 2-3-2-6 T1. I am assuming that the latter suggests a move away from the BH-5 chips. Check your labels. I just pulled a stick and lifted the heatspreader on one edge to verify the BH-5 chips. I kinda feel like I just bought new ram!