Don't be freaked out ;). You are fine with your cooling I see, and yes VX is warrantied to 3.5v (I didn't bring that up). Cooling helps the booster and not all problems are pot related. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
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Don't be freaked out ;). You are fine with your cooling I see, and yes VX is warrantied to 3.5v (I didn't bring that up). Cooling helps the booster and not all problems are pot related. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
LOL so 74 loops of test 5 is gold... Thankyou, thats a great benchmark for me to use :DQuote:
Originally Posted by conrad.maranan
OCZ make the best stuff and the higher than average voltage warranty rocks
This booster is the most innovative thing in years!
k ill try 250 tonight when i go to bed
My new VX got pretty warm just running at 2.85v so I'm definately going to get some cooling on it tonight when I fit my new psu and ddr booster and start putting some real voltage through them!...
I'm making a wind tunnel to cool my ram, it'll consist of a 80mm fan with a piece of 80m pipe (cut in half longways) attached to it...
That will cover the dimm slots, blowing cold air across the dimms and booster -
Here is a rough diagram, do you guys think it will work well?...
I'll set it up tonight with a temperature problem and take some measurements (if I can borrow one)
Dude. I'm in the process of making the same type of contraption. It's definitely a good idea.
errm no pic but i just have a case fan pointing at it zip tied to the bar the psu rests on
seems ok so far
Maybe we should start a new thread on this?... I've seen some watercooled ram-coolers going about, now those are cool!... (literally -he he)Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
I'll have some pics of my device tonight. 7 hours to go... :mad:
Whohooo VX is in the house :banana: ,test results are coming later :toast: .
K ill start a new thread :)Quote:
Originally Posted by cinders
do us all a favour and whack them in at 3.5v and see what they will do :D go for past 260, me and a mate have hit same barrier on clocks, i.e 260 2-2-2-5 @3.5v, id love to see some doing 265 or even 270+Quote:
Originally Posted by RocKer
Thats just so not a reality for me now.. Im hoping they burn in successfully and i can be 250 2-2-2-10 stable @ 3.5vQuote:
Originally Posted by BAcon
Is it normal that i have to give 3.0vdimm on the VX stick(1x512mb) when at 11x200.
I can't get it stable at 11x200 at vdimm 2.6v,2.7v,2.8v and 2.9v.
Can somebody give me the best settings to burn'in the VX stick,the do get hot isn'it,but i got a big blower on it now and its pretty cool now:).
I did that(9x260@3.5v),but it didn't work,,nothing worked had to bring it back to 11x200 to work,so i will now work my way up to 260 maybe 270 :banana: .Quote:
Originally Posted by BAcon
On the same board+cpu my corsairs hit 9x275fsb 3.6v,not prime stable,9x270 3.5v was prime stable.
Here are some VX benchies
To sum it up
1000 extra in 3dmark01.... 200 extra in 3dmark03.... LOTS more bandwidth in sandra ... 38ns in everest..previously 43 something... 32 superpi ..previously 33 and 34...
im able to run a slighty higher cpu clock now that im running 1:1... its hard to explain but before it could either be 2600 or 2700 .. now its in the middle
So far im memtest86 Test #5 stable @ 240 2-2-2-10 with 3.5v... going to run memtest tonight at 245.. then the next night 250 and so on
prime doesnt agree though
Coming from EB which didnt like my board, this feels good... Cant wait for my DFI SLI which will no doubt like the idea of 260 2-2-2-10
http://img85.exs.cx/img85/9450/VXBENCHIES.jpg
awsome just awsome. im going to be building exact same setup cept with a x800xt. dude that sandra score, try and break 7k :toast:Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
WEEEE! Just recieved confirmation that my VX has been processed and shipped. Please everybody pray that I can get these to 260.
It's rated at 3.2v for 200MHz 2-2-2...Quote:
Originally Posted by RocKer
this is very true. My sticks today wouldn't do 222fsb 2-2-2 timings with even 3.1v. I only had 2-4 errors per pass mind you but it wasn't stable. Putting it to 3.2v it did 11 passes of memtest #5 without any errors. Got a blue screen in windows still though. Any idea why? So far these seem to do the same or better on the high end of the voltage than my BH but worse on the lower end. My BH-6 is 222fsb stable at only 3.1v with no BSOD in Windows where as at same FSB the VX needs 3.2v to be memtest stable but still BSOD in windows.Quote:
Originally Posted by st0nedpenguin
The max my board can do is 3.3v and I managed to test the sticks up to 240 at 3.3v. I have not tested any higher so maybe a few more fsb at that volts will be possible. I did not want to run the ram at 3.3v for long periods of time as I don't have acting cooling on it at the moment. Just ordering a Zalman FB123 bracket for them today. Hopefully that will be good enough.
Does 240 at 3.3v sound like I have half decently strong memory? I would love to get these things to 260fsb or higher if all possible. Not sure if 0.3v more will get me 20+ more fsb stable. Who knows. Anyone else here able to get 240 with less than 3.3v or is 3.3v standard for that speeds.
I only have my NFII board which means I can't test farther than 3.3v until I get my DFI NF4 board when it comes out with a booster. With acting cooling I plan on using 3.6v to see what I can obtain. Until then I will see the highest I can get on only 3.3v and burn in all I can until I get my new board. Sound like a good plan? I am open to any suggestions.
BTW.. as I am paranoid I am wondering... I was running the ram at 3.3v with no cooling for about 1 hour. Do you think that hurt the ram or will hamper its ability in the long run from the heat it built up at those volts? They were warm to the touch but nothing I couldn't keep my finger on.
Thanks guys.
Got my set last night... here are some results from initial testing, system as in sig:
1st stick 7x250 3.3v 2-2-2-10 1T MemTest #5 10 loops no errors
2nd stick 7x250 3.3v 2-2-2-10 1T MemTest #5 10 loops no errors
2x512 7x240 3.2v 2-2-2-10 1T MemTest #5 40 loops no errors
2x512 7x245 3.2v 2-2-2-10 1T MemTest #5 20 loops no errors
2x512 7x250 3.2v 2-2-2-10 1T MemTest #5 20 loops no errors
2x512 7x250 3.2v 2-2-2-10 1T Prime Blend 1 hour & SuperPI 32MB no errors
2x512 10x250 3.2vdimm 1.61vcore 2-2-2-10 1T Prime Blend 8 hour no errors
2x512 9x260 3.2vdimm 1.55vcore 2-2-2-10 1T errors in MemTest #5
2x512 9x259 3.2vdimm 1.55vcore 2-2-2-10 1T errors in MemTest #5
2x512 9x260 3.3vdimm 1.55vcore 2-2-2-10 1T MemTest #5 3 loops no errors
Currently looping, no errors after 5 loops....
2x512 9x258 3.2vdimm 1.55vcore 2-2-2-10 1T MemTest #5
This is my first OCZ purchase and definately not my last... after reports of great RMA and Support services the only thing I was worried about was how well these would perform... Thanks for an amazing product OCZ!
damn. Yours are doing really well to get 250fsb at only 3.2v. Looks like mine aren't so hot if they need 3.3v just to do 240.
I think I have a good mem controller too cantankerous... something tells me "most" of these will do 250 with 3.3v on a good memory controller.Quote:
Originally Posted by cantankerous
Well recieved an Epox 9NDA3+ to test, just had to install a vdimm mod ;)
3.3Vdimm with the VX ;)
Sandra is a little picky at the mo as im on an old intel install but everest seems fine. 2.5-2-2- seems better on this board with an older fx53 also but i will test cas2 and cas3 also.
See what you think.
Second set of benches, now at 260fsb but how stable i don't know.
This was the rams max single channel so im unsure if dual channel is as stable.
nice benches though ;)
Very weird. My ram seems to be doing what Trans Ams ram was doing. Every 15 passes or so at the same address it fails memtest. Up to 15 passes and after 15 passes to the next 15 are memory free. In 50 passes I had 6 errors. Exactly 2 every 15 or so at the same address. Any ideas what this is and why it only happens every 15 passes at the same address?
I had my CPU multi a lot lower than I know is stable to be sure to rule it out. With volts it doesn't seem to help much.
One of my spreaders had lifted off a couple of the memory chips in transit... I pressed them back down and they seem to be sticking well now, maybe the heat helps them set..??Quote:
Originally Posted by cantankerous
If one of your memory chips is not making good contact it is just in the equivalent of an oven... sounds like only one of your chips is JUST at its limits. Maybe it will burn in, but maybe it is overheating... take a look.
the memory range is anywhere from 170-186 meaning the first dimm. Please don't tell me the chip has reached its limit... it does the same errors at 210!!!!
Oh I would so cry....
Thx.... Yeh i want 7k :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DevilsRejection
do you have 1t enabled?
Just a quick question bout the DFI 250gb... CPC Enabled=1T & CPC Disabled=2T right?
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Originally Posted by Rabbi_NZ
indeed
yepQuote:
Originally Posted by DevilsRejection
bios settings as seen in sig
i must be blind where does it say it :confused: :(
This ram has enabled a higher STABLE cpu clock and has decreased my cpu temp :eek:
It really does get better with time btw
prime95 is the only thing now thats bothering me... Even with more voltage it still fails
DevilsRejection, attached pic for you
Seems strange my modules are doing so much better... I will share my entire timings tomoro.
One thing I did is set my timings according to these suggestions here @ DFI-Street... I set most timings more towards the loose side of the spectrum... but am still running 2-2-2-10-1T
sorry man iv forgotten what you have reached, was it 255 with 3.2v?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabbi_NZ
I need 3.5v as it started to error with 3.4v if left for more than an hour on memtest
Don't worry, Prime95 has a compatibiltiy issue with 90nm CPU's, you're fine :toast:Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
havent tested past 250 properly yet, but Memtest seems 100% stable at 256-258 3.2v and I havent burned them in much
10x250 2-2-2-10 3.2v is 8hours+ Prime95, MemTest, SuperPI 32MB stable :)
With the 90nm CPU Prime is not going to run. Try P95v at 200fsb like I did and watch it fail. I also had it fail at 250fsb on the MSI Neo2 also with the 90nm 3500+ running TCCD at 2.5-3-3-8 and 3.0v. This RAM can run Prime95 with the same timings and voltage for 24 hours before I stop it on the DFI UT 754 board running both sticks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
There is a serious issue with 90nm and P95.
andyOCZ, congrats on the moderator job :toast:... didnt realise you were a mod
but if 90nm sucks @ prime then y r some people prime stable?
sooo!!! show me an a64 tweaker :toast:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabbi_NZ
what kinda bandwith are you getting?
I dont have AMD Tweaker or internet access at home... for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by aCidbAbY
But if someone can offer picture hosting for me I can email some screenies tomoro morning (NZ time)
I can only access internet from work for the time being and all free-hosting sites are blocked.
If someone could email A64 Tweaker and the latest CPU-Z to me it would be great too hehehehe
i aggree with orker b4 i could only get 2.5ghz stable now i got 2.55ghz and i can boot into windows with 2.59ghz:D
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Originally Posted by Orker
Cool thanks.. I just wont bother with it.. I hope they patch it soonQuote:
Originally Posted by andyOCZ
Something else strange but GOOD is happening to my VX ... I can now do 2-2-2-10 245mhz at 3.3v!! The voltage requirement has shrunk
http://img50.exs.cx/img50/9605/memtest86245.jpg
It seems that P95 may run on a 90nm for hours today and then 90 minutes tomorrow, the maybe 12 min, 3 hours, etc. The results apperar to be completely random. So someone may post as stable in P95, but are they? I can't run it more than an hour at 200fsb with relaxed timings. All my gear is good stuff too. That's proof enough for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by DevilsRejection
mee too but i left mine higher.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
have you noticed that we have so far had almost exactly the same expeirience with this ram? wth :toast:
Quote:
Originally Posted by aCidbAbY
lol i have noticed that
hopefully i will soon be able to pass 250 like you :toast:
I think i will get pass 250 easily if i had a DFI board
Can we start placing all our testing in the Official OCZ VX Thread as this one is getting so long....
yeh ive been wanting to do that but figured id wait until i think im at my highest possible oc :)Quote:
Originally Posted by cinders
Orker make that 3 sets that are close to the same. I have tested 167 passes this morning at 243 3.3v. I haven't tested higher but will do 244 and 245 at 3.3v later today. I hope I can pass like you did. Yesterday anything over 240 errored at 3.3v so I'm quite happy.
what does this ram do at say 2.85v my max on my neo2 till my rambooster i got coming arrives? 2-3-3-8 is on the sticker at what voltage, will 2.85v be enough?
picked it up at the post office this morning, w00t.
Quote:
Originally Posted by odb
Just whack it in tonight, use 2.85v and start of at say 3-3-3-7 1T with memtest running loop #5 - then increase your FSB gradually until it starts getting errors - then leave it over night running - this will get your burn-in started at least!
I'd leave it running like this until you get your booster. This is what I did to start mine, as I was waiting for my new PSU before installing my DDR Booster the next day.
P.S. 2-3-3-8 is at 3.2v ( I think )
helps to look at the product page i guess, i was sorry obsessed with trying to find a place that had this stuff i never looked at the ocz site heh.
Quote:
CL 2-3-3-8 at 2.6V
CL 2-2-2-8 at 3.2V
Another store in the USA with the stuff
http://www.directron.com/ocz4001024.html
220mhz @ 2-3-3-10 @ 2.85v
looping memtest86+ v 1.3 for 20 tests this seems the max right now for me, after that i get errors every 5 tests.
Fixed Address Good Bad Error Bits
0002ec6e0e8 - 748.8 fbffffff fb7fffff 00800000
0002fc6c0c8 - 764.4 fbffffff fb7fffff 00800000
Damn that stuff performs a lot like CH-5.....
If I could post a few screenies I think it would damn near discount that theory Torin... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Torin
can anybody do some image hosting for me please? I can email the screenies but I cant use free image hosting sites cos they are blocked at work and I have no home email right now.
[EDIT]
Update on my VX:
9x258 3.2vdimm 1.55vcore 2-2-2-10 MemTest all day yesterday : 6000-7000 errors in 400-500 passes of test #5.
10x256 3.2vdimm 1.61vcore 2-2-2-10 : SuperPI 32MB passes, Prime-Blend failed after 30 minutes
10x256 3.2vdimm 1.65vcore 2-2-2-10 : Prime-Blend 11hours no errors
7x257 3.2vdimm 1.55vcore 2-2-2-10 : currently looping Memtest test #5 while at work....
you wont get to far without high voltage :/
seems im the only one who purchased from mwave?Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveOCZ
any of you purchase from mwave lmk!
I didn't buy my VX from mWave, but I'm there almost every week.
The max I can do is 243 at 3.3v on my DFI Lanparty B. At 244 I get a few errors every now and then. I hope to burn them out but it seems I'm at my limit. I hope with a new board and a booster to get 260 at least. I wish I had something else to test on.
The weird thing is this, no matter how memtest stable the sticks are windows is havok. Even at 220fsb with 3.3v I get my firefox closing itself out as well as random reboots and blue screens. Making me worry. I hope it's only because the sticks aren't exactly tailored for my board and chipset. My OCZ BH-6 based 3200 Plat. Ltd. Ed. are also 2 X 512 and can hold up quite well with only 3.1v. Oh well any input especially from the OCZ guys themselves would be appreciated.
Screenie of 10x256 2-2-2-10-1T Prime-Blend 10hrs+ Stable 3.2vdimm 1.65vcore 2x512 OCZ VX
Screenie of 10x256 2-2-2-10-1T Sandra Memory Bandwidth 3.2vdimm 1.65vcore 2x512 OCZ VX
Screenie of 10x256 2-2-2-10-1T SuperPI 32MB 3.2vdimm 1.61vcore 2x512 OCZ VX
In all the excitement I forgot to add CPU-Z shots to most of the screenies... and the screenies I did put CPU-Z on didnt show mem speed... so ya'll gona need to trust me on this until I get more pics... should have more tomoro... hopefully at 10x260 :)
BIG THANKS TO conrad.maranan FOR HOSTING THESE FOR ME :toast:
[EDIT]
Does anybody know why Sandra says "2CMD" when I am running CPC Enabled?
Does my bandwidth look like it's 1T or 2T?
rabbi_nz, whats that application where it does prime but it has that pretty interface? can you post a link or send it to me via gmail, i can take big attaxhments hehe.
my gmail is my user id here @gmail.com
DevilsRejection,
it's called SP2004 I think... it's basically just Prime95 but it shows the run time so you dont have to stop the application to find out how long you've run it for only to see it's 23:59 hours hehehe
I dont have it here... Im at work. But if you search for it I'm sure it will pop up... if not, I will email it to you tomoro
found it, too all those curious:
http://sp2004.fre3.com/
EDIT: I just write down when i started test and walk away so this is just another pretty app with no purpose lol.
DO NOT USE THE BOOSTER ON THE DFI NF2B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by cantankerous
You will be buying a new mobo as it will smoke. I have a dead one laying here and I know of at least one more that a buddy has (that he tried after I warned him).
I am not sure how the VX does in NF2, but please remember there always has been a 2 x 512mb issue with CPC on.
Maybe someone at OCZ has tested. I will try and find out for you.
well i tried to run 3dmark01 on loop last night and i woke up to see the "encountered an error" message :(
Prime unstable... Memtest86 stable, no errors test #5
This is at settings in sig... Would a format help?? Last formated about 3-4 weeks ago
From what I have been experiencing I'll wager that your CPU is not able to do 2640mhz stable. I would try lowering your multi to 10 and see how that goes. Curse me if I'm wrong. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
you would be surprised how well a full format will help, after you install windows just install drivers, prime then 3dmark, then let it go
EDIT: I've had systems that wouldn't prime and it would crash at random times, so I just redid windows and only installed windows and prime, know what happened? prime stable for 72 hours lol.
Quote:
Originally Posted by andyOCZ
Well thats PRECISELY what i just did
10 x 240 = 2400mhz 1.678vcore 2-2-2-10 240mhz 3.4v
and now im prime stable and passing!
I will try 10 x 250 coz 2500mhz is a respectable oc for cpu and probably my max stable then
But i was prime stable at 2600mhz on my old setup with this cpu which leads me to believe that the on die memory controller cant keep up with the uberL33t speeds of 240 2-2-2-10 @ 3.4v
With regards to the discussion is official vx results threads about prime95, this reinforces my belief that prime is fine and its just the winnies that cant keep up with very high ram speeds... Prime is the ultimate test for overall stability and still is imho
orker, what fan you have on your xp-90?
An aerocool aluminium one.. It only pushes about 40 cfm but according to a review i read where they tested a 40cfm and the panfilo 60cfm, there was only a 1C difference... I love aluminium.. hence lian li v1000 case aswell :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DevilsRejection
Hi Andy,
worry not I didn't use a booster on my board. I followed every thread I could find on the booster when you guys first made mention of it back in the early summer. I was thoroughly dissapointed when it wouldn't work on the DFI boards so never did go out and buy it. I understand about the issue of NF2 and 2 X 512mb dimms however my 2 X 512 BH-6 from you guys holds up fine. Not very high on the fsb but 222 with 3.1v memtest, 3dmark and prime stable. I can run up to 243 with 3.3v in memtest but 222 with 3.3v in windows causes me problems. I am sure the memory is just fine as memtest goes for hours at a time with no errors. I am hoping it is just a chipset compatibility with this ram as it is quite new and the bioses being older for these boards weren't tailored for this ram whatever it is. I wish DFI would hurry up and offer their new boards so I can jump off this NF2 ship and onto something bigger and better.
thanks for looking into whatever you can do.
http://www.silenx.com/productcart/pc...4&idproduct=98
i just picked that up, should be getting it morrow.
k so far
as previously stated 10x240 2-2-2-10 3.4v ---- PRIME STABLE
I just tried 10x250 2-2-2-10 3.5v----PRIME UNSTABLE
Ill now try some more vcore... 1.55x10% = 1.7 vcore and see if im stable then
Otherwise it looks like ill have to settle for something around 10x240 2-2-2-10 3.4v :(
Whats the max vcore and temp for winnies?
1t? if so then don't be upset, thats plenttttyyyy fast. :slobber:Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
Thanks for the nice words :) .. The claim i made yesterday and acidbaby shared the view, that this ram enabled me to clock higher for cpu is wrong for me.. at least in terms of prime.. and prime is correct coz i get random freezes and rebooting when doing this like internet browsing and levels like 11*240 :(Quote:
Originally Posted by DevilsRejection
wat week is your 3500+? where you get it from if you remember?
Dont know what week, but i bought it about a month ago from an USA ebay seller who had heaps of themQuote:
Originally Posted by DevilsRejection
It can do 2600mhz prime stable on with my old 3700EB @ 217mhz 3-2-2-10 but cant seem to hold a high speed with lots of bandwidth :(
Orker,
something a few guys have told me that I will test tonight is that the memory controller tends to give up "before the CPU" in a lot of instances...
Eg, a memory controller may be able to do 240 RAMHz @ 1.5v, 245 RAMHz @ 1.55v, 250 RAMHz @ 1.6v etc.... Now, the CPU may be able to do 2500MHz @ 1.5v when the memory controller is withing its limits (eg, 240 RAMHz)... so 10x250 will need AT LEAST 1.6v.
I'm not sure if that theory is correct but will start testing it tonight like I said... if it is true (or close to it) we will have to treat the AMD64 as two different components (CPU & NB)... Eg, just like older nF2 platform, but this time vcore & vdd need to be the same..
Quote:
Originally Posted by Orker
dude all ive been hearing about these winchesters is that they dont pass prime when oced. try something different as a test!!! do some loops or something!
I seems that you are doing pretty well from what I can find out. It's pretty much as you suspect, more than likely a memory controller issue. I think DFI is getting pretty close with their new boards. So hang in! A64 around the corner man.Quote:
Originally Posted by cantankerous
I've got a surprise for you guys tomorrow. I just hope it's a good one. :D
WHAT IS IT OMG I HATE SURPRISESQuote:
Originally Posted by conrad.maranan
roflmao :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DevilsRejection
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabbi_NZ
This is just SO TRUE
Ok guys after benching and trying different settings all week the only one i am prime stable at is:
240*10 2-2-2-10
Even though i am memtest86 test #5 stable with no errors @ 250 2-2-2-10 3.5v (see pic) , i cannot prime with cpu clock over 2500mhz :(
I tried the absolute max vcore at 250 and it did nothing.. even 245! it fails
Now i can also say its not prime... 32m loop failed and 3dmark01 crashed sometime last night
Is the mem controller going to be revised in january? If not, im seriously considering getting an FX53 or wont that make a difference.. I really never want to spend so much on a cpu but 2400mhz suxzorz
Thanks Andy..
My getting 243 is ONLY memtest stable. My chipset is very weak on my board and will get no where near that when windows loads and dual channel is running etc. My BH-6 based memory can memtest into the mid 240's with no issues however with CPC on I can't do a lick over 222 in windows. Really discouraging. I hope I can get 260 out of this memory on a new board with a booster. Only 17mhz away from my goal. I sure hope my memory doesn't crap out by then.
So I take it you have word the DFI's are coming soon?
FYI for canadians looking for VX Gold:
VX 1Gig kits are available here at
http://www.poklik.com/ ,they are located in Montreal.
They sell OCZ memory exclusively.
The price for the VX is not listed on their site but I was told $326.00 CAD*best price in canada*
VX Gold is in extremely limited stock in canada so if you want one better move on it NOW!
Could be difficult to do seeing as though there's no way of seperating the two, and also no way of supplying differing vcore and vdd. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabbi_NZ
I can vouche for the rarity in Canada. That is also the best price. I payed 339 for my kit which was the best price until this.
I am now at 10x245 at 3.3vdimm 1.7vcore,it has run for 2 days at 10x244 3.3v,and everyday i go up 1,so 2morow i will set it at 246 an till am at 250 or beyond ;) ,it is stable have run a few pifast,superpi and ontop off it all i'am running D2OL 24/7,so i think its stable:),if it isn't i eat my pants:lol:.
Screenie's are following when the rig is connected to the net,i think that will be 2morow or next day.
That 9x265(3.4v) in my sig was also stable,i've run it for 2days and nights,but did'nt make a sreen,forgot it
my ocz vx just came today from mwave!!!
now I just wait for newegg tommorow to stock in some retail 3500+ and I am set for next week!
EDIT: Dammit newegg, changed eta from this friday to this coming monday :(
I guess it is same thing because if it was friday and I overnighted it I wouldn't have got it till monday anyway, so ima probably overnight it when i order on monday.
OK, I am now almost certain our memory controllers are bailing on us before this mem even gets going... I'd like to see some of the guys with GOOD NewCastles & FX chips to share their results, I have a feeling their VX modules will "magically" be able to clock higher with less VDimm...
I say this because I KNOW my CPU is at it's limits well before these babies even break a sweat... @ 3.2vdimm my modules are SOLID at 256 2-2-2 and only generate 8 errrors in 10hours of memtest at 257 2-2-2 with the same 3.2vdimm... more burn in and they will be SOLID there too I think. Then with 3.3v they are good to at least 260 2-2-2 but then my CPU needs a big hike in VCore to keep pace.
Once conrad... CHECK YOUR EMAILS DUDE! hehehe... hosts my screenie from last night you will see where I'm at with 2x512MB VX ;).
When I get another chance I will run my best stick on its own with the max VDimm I can giv it, about 3.35v I think cos my 3.3vRail is only 3.47v... it will be interesting to see if my results get better, or at least if less VCore is required. Currently my max stable is at 3.3vdimm (3.29v real) and 3.4vdimm (~3.35v real) gets me no where higher... but raising vcore does.
I know this may be hard to answer but if you can please do. In terms of the VX vs. BH, which do you think tops out higher on average? I ask this because I am wondering if my purchase of the VX was even worth it as it seems yet again I have poor luck when buying parts to overclock. At 3.3v I can get my BH-6 to 245 rock stable for hours on end. With the VX I can only do the same at 243. Not a huge difference I know however I bought the VX hoping it would be better than my BH if not the same. It is turning out to be worse. Burning in most of the week now has proved no gains.
I am running both sticks on my DFI Lanparty B board which is an NF2 setup. Most if not all are running A64 setups. I know its not my controller crapping out due to high speeds as same timings as my BH give me 2 more fsb without a hassle. There is no point in keeping both pairs around and since my BH is doing better I might as well sell off my VX. I am wondering if in the long run this will be worth it though. I mean, can BH-5/6 sticks do 260 with 3.5/6 volts or do they usually crap out before then? It is known that the VX can do 260 with those volts so am wondering. Will it be worth keeping the VX cause even though it is clocking lower now it may pick up on the top end where as the BH will crap out? Do you think with an A64 based chipset the VX will do better than 243 at 3.3v?
I know this is all hypothetical as no concrete answer can be found however if you have any ideas or if anyone else has BH and VX sticks that they compared together I would appreciate your results. Until I get a new board with a booster it is hard to tell however I now have $800 canadian worth of ram sitting here where one pair clearly isn't doing leaps and bounds over the other. I might as well sell one and get some of my money back.
Thanks again and sorry for my rambling.
People like me would like to buy your Vx :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cantankerous
BH does keep scaling... it is VERY VERY similar to VX, apart from the ability of VX to run CAS 3.
Keep in mind you have had your BH for a lot longer than the VX so it has had more time to burn in... in reality they are probably very similar in overclocking ability.
BUT, the biggy bout VX is you can CONFIDENTLY feed them 3.6v (3.5v+5%) and KNOW you are supported by one of the best RMA/Customer Service departments in the industry.
Sorry, Alex. I was in a meeting. It's up now...you know where to find it. ;)
I'll be back in a few hours or so.
1000 posts :o
10x260 2-2-2-10-1T 3.3vdimm 1.75vcore ROCK SOLID 100% STABLE with 2x512 VX :D
Thanks again for the hosting Conrad, appreciated bro