Rabbi_NZ
05-28-2005, 03:39 PM
This is just a partial review due to lack of time, and circumstances out of my control.
Here are the results...
http://img74.echo.cx/my.php?image=sv4000027uf.jpg
2.8v - 3.0v - 3.2v ... 2-2-2-8-7-15-3-3-2-3 Interleave... 1x512 ... Slot 1 ... nF3 DFI ... 3400+ Mobile
01 - 211 - 214 - 220
02 - 218 - 234 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
03 - 223 - 233 - 233
04 - 219 - 229 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
05 - 227 - 240 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
06 - 225 - 235 - 237
07 - 216 - 219 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
08 - 231 - 241 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
09 - FAULTY
10 - 225 - 235 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
11 - 218 - 232 - 233
12 - 226 - 232 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
13 - 211 - 214 - 231
14 - NEVER TESTED
15 - NEVER TESTED
16 - NEVER TESTED
17 - NEVER TESTED
18 - NEVER TESTED
NOTES
The fact MANY modules did not like 3.2v+ vDimm should be taken with a grain of salt... I for one am doing so. I have seen a fair few individual results from others and their modules seem to like the higher voltage, personally I think it was my PSU, Board, CPU, or something else that is either not capable of driving these modules or is actually on it's final legs.
Another interesting finding... #13 & #01, when run in Slot1 & Slot3 at the same time would NOT even run stable at 200 MHz no matter the timings or voltages... I was going to test BIOS versions and Memory Slots last night but my PC was stolen during a break in, along with those two modules & my VX Gold modules, so I will not be doing any more testing in the foreseeable future, and maybe not again for a very long time. It's a shame.
One thing that I like very much bout the results is the 3.0vDimm performance, many of the modules do DDR466 2-2-2-8 no worries at 3.0vDimm, that is some great performance for those that don't want to spend weeks tweaking, but still want an effective mild overclock.
Price's from TwinMOS on these modules have dropped over 20% in the past month... ;)
Just thought ya'll should know that in case you see retailers raise prices, if they do so it's not through passing on their cost, it's through trying to take advantage of demand.
Anyway, I feel like I should apologise for taking so long to do this and for the limited results... unfortunately things don't always work out how we planned right.
Hope this helps at least a few guys make a decision on their purchase.
My opinion on these modules
Make sure you don't have a weak memory controller when buying these, you MAY be dissappointed if you do.
Don't expect to get more than what you pay for. But, for the price these are great.
Be prepared to play with memory slots and BIOS versions, it seems BH5 is as temperamental as ever.
Peace
Rabb
Here are the results...
http://img74.echo.cx/my.php?image=sv4000027uf.jpg
2.8v - 3.0v - 3.2v ... 2-2-2-8-7-15-3-3-2-3 Interleave... 1x512 ... Slot 1 ... nF3 DFI ... 3400+ Mobile
01 - 211 - 214 - 220
02 - 218 - 234 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
03 - 223 - 233 - 233
04 - 219 - 229 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
05 - 227 - 240 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
06 - 225 - 235 - 237
07 - 216 - 219 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
08 - 231 - 241 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
09 - FAULTY
10 - 225 - 235 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
11 - 218 - 232 - 233
12 - 226 - 232 - Slower (didn't like higher voltage)
13 - 211 - 214 - 231
14 - NEVER TESTED
15 - NEVER TESTED
16 - NEVER TESTED
17 - NEVER TESTED
18 - NEVER TESTED
NOTES
The fact MANY modules did not like 3.2v+ vDimm should be taken with a grain of salt... I for one am doing so. I have seen a fair few individual results from others and their modules seem to like the higher voltage, personally I think it was my PSU, Board, CPU, or something else that is either not capable of driving these modules or is actually on it's final legs.
Another interesting finding... #13 & #01, when run in Slot1 & Slot3 at the same time would NOT even run stable at 200 MHz no matter the timings or voltages... I was going to test BIOS versions and Memory Slots last night but my PC was stolen during a break in, along with those two modules & my VX Gold modules, so I will not be doing any more testing in the foreseeable future, and maybe not again for a very long time. It's a shame.
One thing that I like very much bout the results is the 3.0vDimm performance, many of the modules do DDR466 2-2-2-8 no worries at 3.0vDimm, that is some great performance for those that don't want to spend weeks tweaking, but still want an effective mild overclock.
Price's from TwinMOS on these modules have dropped over 20% in the past month... ;)
Just thought ya'll should know that in case you see retailers raise prices, if they do so it's not through passing on their cost, it's through trying to take advantage of demand.
Anyway, I feel like I should apologise for taking so long to do this and for the limited results... unfortunately things don't always work out how we planned right.
Hope this helps at least a few guys make a decision on their purchase.
My opinion on these modules
Make sure you don't have a weak memory controller when buying these, you MAY be dissappointed if you do.
Don't expect to get more than what you pay for. But, for the price these are great.
Be prepared to play with memory slots and BIOS versions, it seems BH5 is as temperamental as ever.
Peace
Rabb