Ballistix PC8500

[zsamz_]

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

[lazy]

after booting into bios adjust voltages i use 2.13v

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

[zsamz_]

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

[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.

[S1mon-]

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...

[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!

[xanvincent]

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+

[jas420221]

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

[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

[MrRevhead]

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

[rascalboy]

thnx pal

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

[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?

[DoObs]

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

[Systemcepe]

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)

[Don_Dan]

You could get the Corsair Dominator Fan, but a normal 120mm fan will be just as good, and cheaper of course.

[Inteleron]

Or get the OCZ Ram cooler. Just make sure it wont interfere with your video card like mine does.

[DoObs]

Yea i have a OCZ cooler does a good job.

[JS1234]

should the highest i give this RAM be 2.2V?

[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.

[MrRevhead]

should the highest i give this RAM be 2.2V?

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

[JS1234]

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

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.

[MrRevhead]

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

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

[JS1234]

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

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

Alright, will do.

Thanks.

[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.

[DeViTTo]

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 :-)