View Full Version : XMS 3500 : 256mb or 512mb?
sysfailur
10-19-2002, 07:44 PM
Now that the 256mb is out, which would offer better overclocking potential. Stil the 256mb? Or will the 512mb do just as good? Thank ya.
Drozdov
10-19-2002, 08:18 PM
IMO, go for the 256 stick
Wayne H
10-20-2002, 06:43 AM
I want a 256mb stick but no where in the UK ios selling them yet:confused:
Entuscan
10-20-2002, 07:04 AM
Out of a pure OC-minded perspective you should get the 256MB module.
It should OC a few Mhz more.
But I would get a 512mb stick now for everyday use it will be more usable.
(Im thinking for memory intesive apps and games as UT2003)
sysfailur
10-20-2002, 09:13 AM
Ok thanks for the info guys.
toofast
10-20-2002, 09:39 AM
My 512mb stick does quite well runs 3dmark @ 176fsb 3:4 divider :toast:
Jupiler
10-20-2002, 09:59 AM
256MB stick on the IT7. Not stable but still nice :)
I'd get a 256mb stick, then get another matching stick when granite bay/Nforce2 dual channel boards come out. What do you guys think ?
Blue078
10-20-2002, 10:07 AM
Which BIOS are you useing??
Originally posted by Jupiler
256MB stick on the IT7. Not stable but still nice :)
Jupiler
10-20-2002, 10:37 AM
Latest modded BT bios, with 3.2V mem option and all PCI dividers.
megatweaker@hotmail.com if interessted.
sysfailur
10-20-2002, 11:29 AM
Originally posted by bito
I'd get a 256mb stick, then get another matching stick when granite bay/Nforce2 dual channel boards come out. What do you guys think ?
Well I'm getting two of either 256 or 512. Like I said whichever performs better. I think I'm just gonna go w/ two 512mb.
Entuscan
10-20-2002, 11:52 AM
Originally posted by sysfailur
Well I'm getting two of either 256 or 512. Like I said whichever performs better. I think I'm just gonna go w/ two 512mb.
2 sticks together usually don't go aswell as 1stick :(
Something todo with best bank & sharing voltages or somthing
Go for the 1x 512Mb then
Svenn
10-20-2002, 12:53 PM
I'm with sysfailur here, I'm thinking of getting some 3500 and I'm wondering whether to get 2 sticks of 256, 1 stick of 512, or 2 sticks of 512... I've got 2 sticks of 256 Mushkin PC3000 now, but I'm upgrading my system soon and selling off all my old parts to a friend. I'm more interested in real world PC performance than competitive benching... which would suit me better?
sysfailur
10-20-2002, 07:25 PM
Originally posted by Svenn
I'm with sysfailur here, I'm thinking of getting some 3500 and I'm wondering whether to get 2 sticks of 256, 1 stick of 512, or 2 sticks of 512... I've got 2 sticks of 256 Mushkin PC3000 now, but I'm upgrading my system soon and selling off all my old parts to a friend. I'm more interested in real world PC performance than competitive benching... which would suit me better?
I've decided to for sure go w/ 2 512mb. I need the extra ram as this rig will be running LOTS of stuff @ once.
Svenn
10-20-2002, 07:51 PM
Hey Sys, let me know how it works out... I may do the same thing, but I haven't decided yet...
sysfailur
10-20-2002, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by Svenn
Hey Sys, let me know how it works out... I may do the same thing, but I haven't decided yet...
You got it. I should have them soon. Will be running it on an AT7-MAX2 w/ my 2400+ (but I'm going to be aircooling this rig and using it as a 24/7 comp). It'll be oc'ed of course, but just not as much as my benching comps ;)
Svenn
10-20-2002, 09:34 PM
Heh, you overclockers are funny... I just want some good o/cing sticks so I can run lots of things at once. I only use 1 comp at a time, same comp for 24/7 use as for benching...