Ballistix PC8500

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01-16-2008, 07:04 PM
zsamz_

Quote:

Originally Posted by tet5uo

I got 2 sets of these on sale at NCIX for 63$ after rebate... heh I didn't even need new ram, but how can you pass up 63$ for 2gb of good ddr2?

lol same here but happy got the best sticks i ever used 2.13v for 1200mhs lol
01-17-2008, 02:18 PM
lazy

Quote:

Originally Posted by zsamz_

after booting into bios adjust voltages i use 2.13v

actually i was asking what your using for nb voltages not ram
01-18-2008, 01:31 AM
zsamz_

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazy

actually i was asking what your using for nb voltages not ram

i'm using 1.6v 1.58v real on nb my temp never got higher than 36c
01-18-2008, 08:07 AM
xanvincent

Just picked up a pair of the 1gigs today and can't seem to get over ~425MHz at 1.85-2.20V in bios with 4-4-4-12 timings. Tried bumping the timings to 5-5-5-18 to rule them out and only achieved ~455Mhz. How much voltage can these things take before it is unsafe? I'll try 2.3 and 2.4V later today.
01-18-2008, 08:11 AM
S1mon-

Quote:

Originally Posted by xanvincent

Just picked up a pair of the 1gigs today and can't seem to get over ~425MHz at 1.85-2.20V in bios with 4-4-4-12 timings. Tried bumping the timings to 5-5-5-18 to rule them out and only achieved ~455Mhz. How much voltage can these things take before it is unsafe? I'll try 2.3 and 2.4V later today.

Mmmm it seems like your mobo is limiting your overclock because you should not have any problem to do 5-5-5-15 at 600MHz using below 2,2V...
01-18-2008, 10:09 AM
Legion455

Hi Guys, ... I have a few noob questions about my memory settings.
(BTW - If anyone has any links for helping mem understand more about mem, .. please post them)

I run my system 24/7 so I don't want to "stretch" any settings too much, but I do want to be running the memory as best as possible)

I'm running an E6850 at 425 x 9 on water (ASUS Maximus), and have 2Ghz of PC2-8500 Ballistix Tracers (cooling with a Dominator triple fan), ...
Right now I have the FSB-NB strap set to Auto, ... and the DRAM set to DDR2-1133 (Manual 5-5-5-15). My question is, ... should 1 / could I ... have a better setting for the DRAM & Strap? Can someone recommend a good setting for me?

Thanks for any input!
01-18-2008, 10:31 AM
xanvincent

Quote:

Originally Posted by S1mon-

Mmmm it seems like your mobo is limiting your overclock because you should not have any problem to do 5-5-5-15 at 600MHz using below 2,2V...

Same board you have. If I set things to 'Auto' and use 'CPU Level Up' memory works fine at 450+
01-18-2008, 10:48 AM
jas420221

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legion455

Hi Guys, ... I have a few noob questions about my memory settings.
(BTW - If anyone has any links for helping mem understand more about mem, .. please post them)

I run my system 24/7 so I don't want to "stretch" any settings too much, but I do want to be running the memory as best as possible)

I'm running an E6850 at 425 x 9 on water (ASUS Maximus), and have 2Ghz of PC2-8500 Ballistix Tracers (cooling with a Dominator triple fan), ...
Right now I have the FSB-NB strap set to Auto, ... and the DRAM set to DDR2-1133 (Manual 5-5-5-15). My question is, ... should 1 / could I ... have a better setting for the DRAM & Strap? Can someone recommend a good setting for me?

Thanks for any input!

@ 2.2v thats about as high as you are going to get (1133). Currently I sit @ 1100Mhz, 2.2v.

IIRC, somewhere in this monster thread these sticks sometimes like to die at anything over 2.2v
01-18-2008, 08:13 PM
rascalboy

hi, i wanna know which is better, Ballistix PC8500 non-tracer or Ballistix PC8500 tracer version. Which one is better in OCing, run cooler, etc... thnx
01-18-2008, 08:29 PM
MrRevhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by rascalboy

hi, i wanna know which is better, Ballistix PC8500 non-tracer or Ballistix PC8500 tracer version. Which one is better in OCing, run cooler, etc... thnx

Very similar, although the Tracers generally use slightly higher binned IC's.

For a more indepth look at results, refer to Eva2000's 12GB PC8500 Tracer vs Non Tracer Results @ i4memory :up:
01-18-2008, 09:36 PM
rascalboy

thnx pal

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRevhead

Very similar, although the Tracers generally use slightly higher binned IC's.

For a more indepth look at results, refer to Eva2000's 12GB PC8500 Tracer vs Non Tracer Results @ i4memory :up:
01-22-2008, 11:59 AM
Systemcepe

I'm gettin 2 x Ballistix PC8500 2gb (2x1gb). And I think I'm gonna OC, is it necessary to get a cooler for the rams?
01-22-2008, 12:42 PM
DoObs

they already have coolers, you just must put a 120mm fan over them when benching, dont want to burn them out.
01-22-2008, 12:58 PM
Systemcepe

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Originally Posted by DoObs

they already have coolers, you just must put a 120mm fan over them when benching, dont want to burn them out.

Ah I see. Is there any special fan for the rams or can I just get a normal 120mm fan?

(I'm a noob when it comes to OC)
01-23-2008, 06:44 AM
Don_Dan

You could get the Corsair Dominator Fan, but a normal 120mm fan will be just as good, and cheaper of course.
01-23-2008, 07:20 AM
Inteleron

Or get the OCZ Ram cooler. Just make sure it wont interfere with your video card like mine does.
01-23-2008, 09:16 AM
DoObs

Yea i have a OCZ cooler does a good job.
01-24-2008, 04:33 PM
JS1234

should the highest i give this RAM be 2.2V?
01-24-2008, 04:54 PM
iadstudio

A lot of D9s were reportedly gettin gfried above 2.2v. I had a set of Corsair that I ran at 2.2v since I was told it was fine and they died after 4 months. Right now I have my Crucial at 1095 @ 2.16v and they are fine. I wouldn't go over 2.2 if I were you, the pcb can't take it for long periods.
01-24-2008, 04:55 PM
MrRevhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS1234

should the highest i give this RAM be 2.2V?

For 24/7 with some form of active cooling, that should be fine :up:
01-24-2008, 05:21 PM
JS1234

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRevhead

For 24/7 with some form of active cooling, that should be fine :up:

24/7 without active cooling;) Although i have other fans in my computer, none are blowing air on my RAM because i have no slots on my case for them (right next to the RAM that is)

I could look into getting a RAM cooler from my local computer shop next time im out.
01-24-2008, 05:40 PM
MrRevhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS1234

24/7 without active cooling;) Although i have other fans in my computer, none are blowing air on my RAM because i have no slots on my case for them (right next to the RAM that is)

I could look into getting a RAM cooler from my local computer shop next time im out.

You don't necessarily need to buy a RAM cooler, 2x80mm, 2x60mm or 1x120mm fan over the modules with wire/clothes hanger bent to hold on the memory clips (some even use rubber bands) will do.

Ghetto mods FTW :yepp:

If using passive cooling, stick to 2.0v-2.1v max.
01-24-2008, 06:00 PM
JS1234

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRevhead

You don't necessarily need to buy a RAM cooler, 2x80mm, 2x60mm or 1x120mm fan over the modules with wire/clothes hanger bent to hold on the memory clips (some even use rubber bands) will do.

Ghetto mods FTW :yepp:

If using passive cooling, stick to 2.0v-2.1v max.

Alright, will do.

Thanks.
01-25-2008, 12:30 PM
AriciU

What do you guys think of the PC5300 anniversaryes? The ones with the blue heatspreaders. Are they any better then PC8500's ? I had a pair yesterday here and they worked great at 550 fsb, 4-4-4-4, 2.45v... Didn't test voltages, other speeds or anything like that though.
01-25-2008, 12:37 PM
DeViTTo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legion455

Hi Guys, ... I have a few noob questions about my memory settings.
(BTW - If anyone has any links for helping mem understand more about mem, .. please post them)

I run my system 24/7 so I don't want to "stretch" any settings too much, but I do want to be running the memory as best as possible)

I'm running an E6850 at 425 x 9 on water (ASUS Maximus), and have 2Ghz of PC2-8500 Ballistix Tracers (cooling with a Dominator triple fan), ...
Right now I have the FSB-NB strap set to Auto, ... and the DRAM set to DDR2-1133 (Manual 5-5-5-15). My question is, ... should 1 / could I ... have a better setting for the DRAM & Strap? Can someone recommend a good setting for me?

Thanks for any input!

Read this http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3208&p=1

and maybe try memtest on your maximus :-)

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