New OCZ BH-5 and VX , what to expect

[eva2000]

yup 3.0v -/+ 5% http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...l_channel_gold which equals 3.15v max

i'm testing 2x 512MB OCZ PC3200 Gold right now on DFI NF4 SLI-D

tips for this ram on DFI NF4 SLI-D

1. don't use 325 or 326 bios they mess up the ram clocks and threw me off track as to what the ram can do. i.e. lower cpu multipliers in 325 bios don't work 10x/9x
2. best bios so far 310 official bios
3. with 310 official bios fix ddram data drive strength = 1 otherwise you can sometimes BSOD in windows, i set drive strength at 2, 4, 6, 8 fine with no probs
4. ram with 310 official bios performs nearly exactly like old BH-5 in terms of mhz ceilings at each vdimm setting
5. like old BH-5, the new BH die stuff on this ram doesn't boot at cas3
6. ram is untested beyond 200mhz speed so guess not even OCZ know what they are consistently capable of overclocking wise from module to module

so far with 310 official bios with 2x 512MB OCZ PC3200 Gold on DFI NF4 SLI-D i'm at memtest86+ v1.55.1 wise

240mhz 2-2-2-5 at 3.0v
245mhz 2-2-2-5 at 3.1v
250mhz 2-2-2-5 at 3.2v
255mhz 2-2-2-5 at 3.3v
260mhz 2-2-2-5 at 3.5v
266mhz 2-2-2-5 at 3.6v <-- only ran 25 passes

using 3500+ CAA2C 0507 GPMW cpu

[quicksilverXP]

dude... thanks for the results... I believe you are the first to post...

[isp]

Nice results eva, looks to be compareable to OCZ vx4000

[ArcTan]

6. ram is untested beyond 200mhz speed so guess not even OCZ know what they are consistently capable of overclocking wise from module to module

which is the same as BH-5 back then
just curious eva, have oyu burned these in yet?

[Sentential]

Lookin good. How does she respond with lower volts?

[eva2000]

no burn in yet... want to see how these do straight out of the box first

lower volts

200mhz 2-2-2-5 at 2.8v
225mhz 2-2-2-5 at 2.9v

3.0-3.1v is where they start to fly into 240mhz region

[SLaY3r07]

Hope those babies burn in good

[Rabbi_NZ]

Thanks for the post Eva, those modules would be great for those that dont want insane memory clocks or insane vDimm... 240 2-2-2 3.0vDimm is a very good moderate overclock... perfect for those with higher multis

[bachus_anonym]

Just want to make sure, eva2000...

You're testing VX PC3200 Gold, not VX PC3200 Value, right?

[eva2000]

Just want to make sure, eva2000...

You're testing VX PC3200 Gold, not VX PC3200 Value, right?

2x 512MB PC3200 Gold BH5 the stuff http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...l_channel_gold

[Sentential]

no burn in yet... want to see how these do straight out of the box first

lower volts

200mhz 2-2-2-5 at 2.8v
225mhz 2-2-2-5 at 2.9v

3.0-3.1v is where they start to fly into 240mhz region

Thankya much

[RyderOCZ]

1. don't use 325 or 326 bios they mess up the ram clocks and threw me off track as to what the ram can do. i.e. lower cpu multipliers in 325 bios don't work 10x/9x

Can you clarify what you are talking about here EVA?

Thanks

[eva2000]

Can you clarify what you are talking about here EVA?

Thanks

i.e.

325 bios

11x 245mhz 2-2-2-5 at 3.1v memtest fine
10x 245mhz 2-2-2-5 at 3.1v hangs prior to loading memtest

11x 225+ mhz 2-2-2-5 at 2.9v hangs prior to loading memtest unless i change cas to 2.5 so 11x 225-245mhz 2.5-2-2-5 load memtest fine

310 official bios no probs with 10x multiplier and using cas2 >225mhz

[Tony]

http://www.atacom.com/program/print_...EDD_OCZT_AG_C2

Value VX just got a lot cheaper...BH is going down lower also....dependant on IC prices but we are trying to get better pricing for you guys.

[eva2000]

http://www.atacom.com/program/print_...EDD_OCZT_AG_C2

Value VX just got a lot cheaper...BH is going down lower also....dependant on IC prices but we are trying to get better pricing for you guys.

woah you're serious US$114 for 1GB of ram

[bachus_anonym]

Isn't that April Fool's Day Special @ Atacom, Tony ?

[ryanpgroovy]

its real actually , but it is value vx . See the first post for info about how it performs

[bachus_anonym]

@ Eva2000,

Just a friendly tip regarding Memtest
You might want to test it with "Memtest for Windows" because this program gives quite a "reality-check" as far as memory stability goes.
I've learned it hard way how deceiving running only DOS/BIOS memtest can be

its real actually , but it is value vx . See the first post for info about how it performs

I know it's Value... Hmm.. makes me wanna pull a trigger on some of it.

[ryanpgroovy]

Eva have you tried the most recent Beta bios

[ArcTan]

@ Eva2000,

Just a friendly tip regarding Memtest
You might want to test it with "Memtest for Windows" because this program gives quite a "reality-check" as far as memory stability goes.
I've learned it hard way how deceiving running only DOS/BIOS memtest can be


I know it's Value... Hmm.. makes me wanna pull a trugger on some of it for my new D2OL rig

do you have a link for this program?

[eva2000]

@ Eva2000,

Just a friendly tip regarding Memtest
You might want to test it with "Memtest for Windows" because this program gives quite a "reality-check" as far as memory stability goes.
I've learned it hard way how deceiving running only DOS/BIOS memtest can be

yes i know the limitations of memtest86+ http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=6 it's only a starting point which can potentially be lower in windows after stability testing ( http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=327 )

Eva have you tried the most recent Beta bios

not yet, 325 left a bad taste in my mouth hehe

will try later

[Nanobot]

Thanks for the 3200EL Gold results Eva

Any updates on how they are doing at 266MHz ?

[chinkgai]

omg...114.95!!!

never a time has there been SO many options at so many GOOD A$$ ram!!

[EMC2]

Looks like Mushkin's low $ Blue-line with BH5 has some price competition going now

[Rabbi_NZ]

Just a friendly tip regarding Memtest
You might want to test it with "Memtest for Windows" because this program gives quite a "reality-check" as far as memory stability goes.
I've learned it hard way how deceiving running only DOS/BIOS memtest can be

Man! That program is harsh.... maybe even buggy.
I just tried it out at 10x256 3.2vDimm (my daily speed), and it fails within minutes.... at the same speed I can loop MemTest86 for ever and have run Prime95 Blend for 42hours! Not just that, but 10x250 fails just as quickly.... something aint right