2x1GB/1x1GB OC Database

**-n7-** · 08-16-2005, 09:51 PM

I guess i came across as being a bit unhappy

Really though, it's certainly better than the Corsair VS i had before, so although it didn't seem like it, i am happier.

I don't RMA stuff for no reason, so i certainly wouldn't do that with this RAM.

I just like to complain, since my timing was really bad.
If i'd been smart & ordered a bit sooner, i'd have the old stuff which OCed so well

**Vapor** · 08-16-2005, 09:54 PM

Way to be a sport n7....let's hope others will see the error of their ways now...these forums really do impact what sales Mushkin gets and these complaints are rediculous and are unnecessarily and unjustifiably giving Mushkin a bad name.

**Doom5** · 08-16-2005, 10:20 PM

Guys, I spoke to Mushkin, it's all the BE-5 from the last batch that's OCing this way, all brands that carry it are having the same overclocking issues(Patriot, OCZ). If you're unsatisfied, trying contacting Mushkin, they may be able to help.

**pookeyhead** · 08-17-2005, 03:11 AM

Re: Ballistix 1Gb modules. I just bought some of these, and I'm very impressed! I can't OClock this system much, as the board is rubbish, but I bought them for my new upgrade that I'll be building in a month or two. However... just thought I'd shed some light on how these things work at slower speeds. You're probably not interested in putting this on the database, as that's essentially an overclocking database, but one thing I like about this RAM is the fact that it runs at very tight timings (for 1Gb modules) at lower bus speeds also... making it a great general choice of RAM no matter what you want to do with it.

It's currently running at 220MHz @ 2.5-2-2-5 with only 2.6V

**slider99** · 08-17-2005, 03:48 AM

What is best BIOS for 2x1GB Crucial Ballistix (Tracer) and 4400+ (Toledo) on DFI nF4 LP SLI-DR?

**Lood007** · 08-17-2005, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by slider99

What is best BIOS for 2x1GB Crucial Ballistix (Tracer) and 4400+ (Toledo) on DFI nF4 LP SLI-DR?

**slider99** · 08-17-2005, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by Lood007

Just got my Ballistix (Z503s) in and I am running into some memtest errors at 280... trying to iron them out... what is the collective decision on the best BIOS for these bad boys? I am currently using 704-1.

**xgman** · 08-17-2005, 06:41 AM

ease up guys.

**Lood007** · 08-17-2005, 06:49 AM

And my question was answered in this very thread, and I did not cross post.
Yea, ease up. I was just saying that cross posting is craptacular. Taking it personally does not answer your question.
And by the way, I have found 704-2 and 704-1 to be equally good for this ram.

**slider99** · 08-17-2005, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Lood007

And my question was answered in this very thread, and I did not cross post.
Yea, ease up. I was just saying that cross posting is craptacular. Taking it personally does not answer your question.
And by the way, I have found 704-2 and 704-1 to be equally good for this ram.

Ok, thanks. That was what I was hoping to hear.

Btw, sorry for cross posting, I just was unsure whether my question would be answered in either thread, so I tried to double my chances.

And yes, tbh I must say I took it personal, even though that might not have been your intention.

Edit: Where can I get the 704-2BT BIOS? I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

Edit2: Found it! BigToe's modded 704-2BT BIOS

**W0nderb0y** · 08-17-2005, 04:18 PM

what are the mods to that bios?

**stealth17** · 08-17-2005, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by slider99

Ok, thanks. That was what I was hoping to hear.

Btw, sorry for cross posting, I just was unsure whether my question would be answered in either thread, so I tried to double my chances.

And yes, tbh I must say I took it personal, even though that might not have been your intention.

Edit: Where can I get the 704-2BT BIOS? I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

Edit2: Found it! BigToe's modded 704-2BT BIOS

bios cd= http://forums.theoverclocked.com/dow...p?do=file&id=1
Mods done to 704-2BT:

- based on 704-2
- removed all the CAS settings that don't work
- removed the added 0.1vdimm thats applied when you set TRCD to 2
- unlocked some unknown register options (A , B , C , E , D)
- Vcore bug of 704-X "removed" (123% and higher options have been removed, so safe to use)

by Big Toe and OscarWu

**aresaid** · 08-17-2005, 06:26 PM

Is the Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB kit available anywhere other than the Crucial online store? I cant seem to find anywhere that has stock.

Nice clocks on these puppies make me what a piece of the pie.

**airwolves** · 08-17-2005, 06:30 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146549

They got 8 left better hurry As I got mine already

So far 2.5 at 2 2 2 6 220fsb

**nugzo** · 08-17-2005, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by airwolves

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146549

They got 8 left better hurry As I got mine already

So far 2.5 at 2 2 2 6 220fsb

6 left g0 g0 g0

**Lood007** · 08-17-2005, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by airwolves

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146549

They got 8 left better hurry As I got mine already

So far 2.5 at 2 2 2 6 220fsb

Just a question: how can you tell how many they have left?

**airwolves** · 08-17-2005, 07:08 PM

type in 50 and then it will tell how many are left to purchase..

**nugzo** · 08-17-2005, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Lood007

Just a question: how can you tell how many they have left?

enter a high quantity in cart and it will reduce to correct on hand automaticly

**aresaid** · 08-17-2005, 07:09 PM

Is there any difference between buying 2 single sticks and buying a 2GB kit?

**Lood007** · 08-17-2005, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by airwolves

type in 50 and then it will tell how many are left to purchase..

ah, I see.

Cool deal, thanks.

**nugzo** · 08-17-2005, 10:41 PM

Anybody seen a crucial rep posting lately? There was a guy a month or so ago posting but havent seen him since. Crucial owes Enjoy and all ballistix owners on the DB a thank you for all the sticks we've sold. I'm convinced that this thread sold almost every available stick of 1GB ballistix. It sure would be nice to have a Crucial Rep around that knows what he's talkin about. If OCZ or Mushkin could put out some memory like this, I would definatley buy it over the ballistix, even if it costs a little more. My reason is the support we recieve from the OCZ and Mushkin peeps here in these forums.

Step up Crucial!!

**Gaspar** · 08-18-2005, 01:36 AM

Well oddly enough a few folks have ordered the same Patriot sticks I got and they were all BE-5 and wont overclock worth a

. The stuff I got is CE-5 and overclocks to 280. Anyone else got these modules yet?? Or did the OCing gods bless me?

**k1114** · 08-18-2005, 01:40 AM

Haven't PM'd to have this added, but I decided to try a less popular bugdet minded 1gb stick: Gigaram PC3500 (GR9053-1GB/433/SA). Uses AED93T500 chips on a PCB that i've seen elsewhere (94V-0 in the corner) although I can't quite put my finger on it.

Incomplete results: (I didn't test many timings)

6-3-3-2 1T / 205mhz (DDR410) / 2.6v passes
7-3-3-2.5 1T / 225mhz (DDR450) / 2.6v passes
8-4-4-3 1T / 230mhz (DDR460) / 2.6v passes
235mhz at any timings or voltage fails

So not exactly a great stick, but I didn't expect much to begin with. I'm fairly confident that it could do 5-2-3-2 @ 200mhz without failing if I upped the voltage - it will hold those timings under memtest and prime for quite some time before having an error.

**slider99** · 08-18-2005, 03:01 AM

Last night I let my 2x1GB Crucial Ballistix SP32M overnight with dual instances, because I have a 4400+ X2 Dual-Core. This was using 275*8=2200 for CPU (stock speed). HTT multi was set to 3 (875HTT effective). Vcore = Auto in BIOS. Vmem = 2.8v. 1.5v/1.8v for chipset and ldt (perhaps reversed order...can't remember...max at least).

HOWEVER ... one instance FAILED "not exact in round" at less than half finished (at around 1/4 ~1/3 iirc... accidently clicked "ok" button...damn stupid GUI), while the other gladly passed without any errors whatsoever. Does this mean that my RAM can push it at 3-3-3-8 1T @ 275 and that my X2 isn't even dual SPI32M stable at stock?

I'd love if anyone could help me out!

Check out attached pic! (Colors are off since I had to change it to 256 colors only.)