G.Skill 2GBZX DDR400 2-3-2-5 Test

[Dave_Sz]

Ok, I'll get the pics in a few minutes. Which color mem slots do you use, orange or yellow, or does it not matter. I have the 704-2bta bios.

[GSKILL TECH]

Ok, I'll get the pics in a few minutes. Which color mem slots do you use, orange or yellow, or does it not matter. I have the 704-2bta bios.

i use orange
it has more c-vitamin. just kidding!

[Dave_Sz]

So I tried to run it 2-2-2-5 and no video came on. There was only one red LED lit which means everything is fine, but no video came on, hmmm.

Also, compared to my old 2x512 kit, this ram has much less bandwidth and more latency at the same speeds as the other set. Is his the norm for 2gb sets? At 2-3-2-5 I'm getting 4800mb read and 2000 write whee my old kit was about 6000/2500.

[GSKILL TECH]

no 2-2-2-5, only 2-3-2-5 will work
and it should be 6000/2500 around there, but need to check your cpu speed too

[Dave_Sz]

Duuuuuh, I'm running it at 1600mhz. I didn't think that would matter in a memory bandwidth benchmark.
Also I see that you smartguardian says you have 2.89v on the mem which is really more like 2.95. Did you notice if more volts let you OC higher?

[GSKILL TECH]

it well matter but not too much

[GSKILL TECH]

ok, what was the better voltage for your modules ? Can I put more than 3.2v ?



I'll use these timings, are they good you think ?

i am sorry i forget to answer your question

i think the max volt is around 2.9~2.93, i did try 3v and it get worse.
trcd i think 3 or 4 will ok. 2 is not going to wrok.
other looks good to me

[Micha]

Hej

After reading this post I've decided to give G.Skill a try. I've ordered 2GB ZX and hope to get ~240 MHz 2.5-3-2-8 T1 with ~2.75V on X2 4200+. I'will post my results as soon as I get my RAM. Or should I exchange my kit for HX???

Pawel

[GSKILL TECH]

i think HX is good too but just price too high compare with 2gbzx

[Dave_Sz]

so here

[Micha]

Thats why I decided to try ZX first 225$ for 2GB if I reach that speed would make me extreme happy

BTW - great job here. If not this forum I would never buy G.Skill

Pawel

[GSKILL TECH]

so here

hum is it on DDR400?
and level is 2 4 6 8? which one

[Dave_Sz]

Yep, I have my cpu running 230x8 and this is running 1:1 with 7/3 as you recommended.
Ok, now those settings don't boot anymore.

[GSKILL TECH]

it show normal on the a64, if it is level 7 should be weak

[Dave_Sz]

Yeah, you're right. Ok, I'm trying 210 now at 3-3-3-8.

[Dave_Sz]

This is why I think it's either an RMA set or a refurb. After I paid for it, on the invoice it said f13200phu2-2gbzx R. Now, at first I thought it stood for retail but the next day I went back, the memory was out of stock and the R was gone. It didn't say R anywhere until I paid for it, then the R shows up and it's also on the invoice that came with the package.

[GSKILL TECH]

This is why I think it's either an RMA set or a refurb. After I paid for it, on the invoice it said f13200phu2-2gbzx R. Now, at first I thought it stood for retail but the next day I went back, the memory was out of stock and the R was gone. It didn't say R anywhere until I paid for it, then the R shows up and it's also on the invoice that came with the package.

i will call reseller today and ask about this`

[flutie98]

ups will be delivering mine tomorrow, ill let you know if they are RMAed ones from newegg. i have an R on the end of my invoice as as well

honestly im gonna be a little pissed if they are

[quent]

Hej

After reading this post I've decided to give G.Skill a try. I've ordered 2GB ZX and hope to get ~240 MHz 2.5-3-2-8 T1 with ~2.75V on X2 4200+. I'will post my results as soon as I get my RAM. Or should I exchange my kit for HX???

Pawel

I have 230Mhz on 2.5-4-3-5 1T

[uOpt]

They will not be RMA returns.

The only way to get used parts for new is when you order a complete but non-retail PC at a smelly shop around the corner.

[Dave_Sz]

Newegg sells their RMA'd DFI boards as refurbs, maybe other brands too, if they find there is nothing wrong with them. Why wouldn't they do that with ram and maybe not let people know?

[Micha]

I have 230Mhz on 2.5-4-3-5 1T

It won't work for me... If I cant reach 235-240 at CAS 2.5, I'm selling this memory and going OCZ Platinum 4000 EB, but I still hope it can be done with G.Skill as it would save me 100$

GS Technician - in case of failure is there a chance to exchange my ZX kit for HX if I cover price difference???

Thanks

Pawel

[Stoner@Large]

thats not a very fair question. If they were guarenteed they would be called ddr500 or whatever. There only rated to 400, if they do that then there is no reason to rma. No overclock is guranteed. These kind of questions and reaction are what got duaonger of mushkin in trouble. Please stay clear of getting the reps in trouble. they are here to inform us, just be glad he can show us that they can overclock at all.

[quent]

It won't work for me... If I cant reach 235-240 at CAS 2.5, I'm selling this memory and going OCZ Platinum 4000 EB, but I still hope it can be done with G.Skill as it would save me 100$

GS Technician - in case of failure is there a chance to exchange my ZX kit for HX if I cover price difference???

Thanks

Pawel

goodluck

[gundamit]

how do you get a 15 multi with an opteron 146?

Can't believe this question hasn't been asked a little louder. How in the name of the OC gods did you get the multi to 15 on an Opteron 146? Maybe I just haven't been paying attention but as far as I know the multi is locked going up.