OCZ PC3200 Gold new BH5 die

[eva2000]

Results for 2x 512MB OCZ PC3200 Gold with the new BH5 dies. The product link is at http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...l_channel_gold



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 - 2nd post results with 331-3 beta 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. Trc of 10-12 is needs less vdimm, but once you change Trc to 8-9 you need 0.1-0.2v more vdimm to get windows stability
7. 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

using stock AUTO 12-14-2-3-2-4 or 12-14-2-2-2-2 or 12-14-2-2-1-2

Of course windows stability tests will probably result or change those results somewhat.

System:
3500+ CAA2C 0507 GPMW water cooled
DFI NF4 SLI-D 310 official bios
2x eVGA 6800U PCI-E SLI mode with 76.10 drivers
120GB WD 1200JB
Pioneer A05 Burner
580W Topower 686P6 Adjustable rail 35A/12 psu
WinXP PRO SP2

- note SLI mode will probably reduce cpu related performance slightly so take that into a/c with the benchmark results.

2x 512MB OCZ PC3200 Gold new BH-5 die dual channel kit

@10x 260mhz 2-2-2-6 9-16-3-2-1-2 at 3.6v

Sandra 2005 Lite
Buffered = 7,365 / 7,283
Unbuffered = 3,479 / 3,661

Everest Home
Read = 7,601
Write = 2,240
Latency = 37.1 ns

Pcmark04 = 4,851
Pcmark04 Memory = 6,648

Hexus Pifast = 45.52s

SuperPi
1M = 32.343s
2m = 1min 13.861s
4M = 2min 40.393s
8M = 5min 49.658s
16M = 13min 16.884s
32M = 28min 47.049s

3dmark2003
@425/1100 stock speeds

[eva2000]

System:
3500+ CAA2C 0507 GPMW water cooled
DFI NF4 SLI-D 331-3 beta bios
2x eVGA 6800U PCI-E SLI mode with 76.10 drivers
120GB WD 1200JB
Pioneer A05 Burner
580W Topower 686P6 Adjustable rail 35A/12 psu
WinXP PRO SP2

- note SLI mode will probably reduce cpu related performance slightly so take that into a/c with the benchmark results.

2x 512MB OCZ PC3200 Gold new BH-5 die dual channel kit

@11x 250mhz 2-2-2-6 7-15-2-2-1-2 at 3.35v

Sandra 2005 Lite
Buffered = 7,537 / 7,444
Unbuffered = 3,461 / 3,623

Everest Home
Read = 7,262
Write = 2,434
Latency = 38.7ns

Pcmark04 = 5,043
Pcmark04 Memory = 6,667

Hexus Pifast = 43.52s

SuperPi
1M = 31.099s
2m = 1min 10.546s
4M = 2min 33.847s
8M = 5min 34.540s
16M = 12min 41.303s
32M = 27min 34.899s

3dmark2003
@425/1100 stock speeds





Temps
I have 4 thermal probes from 2x dual LCD temp displays attached to the memory heatspreaders. Two probes to each module to measure the temps at idle and load.

Room temps = 29-31C

stick #1
idle: 31.3C / 32.3C
load: 35.5C / 37.4C

stick #2
idle: 32.3C / 33.9C
load: 35.3C / 36.7C

ram cooled with 2x 60x25mm fans sitting over both ram modules.

[Ailleur]

Any retailer carrying those? Price point?
All i can find on newegg are pc4000's

[eva2000]

only one i know of is atacom.com

1GB OCZ PC4000 GoldVX US$260
1GB OCZ PC3200 GoldVX US$222
1GB OCZ PC3200 Gold BH die US$205
1GB OCZ PC3200 ValueVX UTT die US$115

[OCZEric]

Here are two places that I know have the modules:

Monarch Computer ($245):
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...ct_Code=140509

Atacom ($204.95):
http://www.atacom.com/program/print_...EDD_OCZT_AG_G8

We're trying to get more resellers to carry it. If you want to see it at your local reseller, bug them to buy some

-Eric

[andL64]

hi nice review!

but cant you test some 3D01 and get the details or just get timings to 2-3-2-5 does this makle mem go higher or 2,5-3-3-6 how high can ya get?

seems to me old bh-5 and tccd are still worth it.
but its a nice price and for a fx or 35-38+ very nice ram

especially i would prefer the twinmos one

but again nice review eva

[enzoR]

does it not like more than 3.5v?

[perkam]

Can anyone give pictures of actual chips ? *I just want to see what this new BH-5 looks like :cry:*

EDIT: And also, anyone have results on Intel system ?

Perkam

[Tony]

The chips are blanks, just like thew UTT we all use, so not much to see TBH

[eva2000]

well do some 3d2k1 later with 2x 6800U PCI-E SLIs

enzoR, first post benchies are @3.6v while 2nd post are @3.35v

[bachus_anonym]

I've already said that before, but would like to repeat myslef again

You're doing awesome job reviewing those mems. I like that you show a broad spectrum of stability benches.

Very nice results for $200 kit... :thumbsup:

[enzoR]

so 3.6v needed for 260, and 3.35v for 250....

is that the highest they go?

[eva2000]

so 3.6v needed for 260, and 3.35v for 250....

is that the highest they go?

this is without burn in so far and superpi 32m stable not just 1M

the higher vdimm is needed to tighten Trc to 8-9, with Trc loose at 11-13 you need 0.1-0.15v less vdimm to run.

[ryanpgroovy]

thats incredible Eva ...

[irfs]

thats incredible Eva ...

I have a Ultra-D 3000 winne (EPEW)
i have tried Geil ultrax (TCCD) and managed HTT 290 with stock cooler
also pls comment on your cooling. I think the OCZ gold with tight timings would be better off on my p4c800-e my fsb on that one is 267FSB 1:1

What do you think?

[Minnyboy]

Just got back from getting some of these PC3200 GOLD BH dies...

Gonna fire up the DFI & see if they fare any better than my 2 x 256MB BH5 or VX4000... Both of which I could not get running properly or OC worth a damn on this DFI...

I'll also be testing it on my K8N Neo2 & DDR Booster as well... before I even start, I think I'll be limited on the DFI bcos of no proper 24pin PSU...

Any which way, I'll be happy tonite if these ones do 2-2-2-5 @ DDR400... Much better then the other RAM I had recently...

I'll be back...
Cheers,
Minnyboy

edit:
Quick report on 3200 GOLD & DFI... So far no problems at all running it at default 2-2-2-5 with a couple of other options set to 2 as well... More than I could do with the 2x256MB BH5 & certainly much more than I was able to get out of the VX... Gonna let it run some more with tigher timings overnight & then I'll try & crank it up some... Kinda happy atm as I've been stuck with no OC with my 3500+/DFI/VX4000(@2-3-3-8) for over 2-3 weeks...

[SLaY3r07]

Will these come in 2X256?

[deception``]

Nice results indeed. Glad to see that low latency is back on the scene.

deception``

[perkam]

Will these come in 2X256?

Nope, apparently none of the newer dc ram kits will be 512mb. If you want dual channel, you'll have to go 1gb Which isnt all that great news for benchers who want 2x256 action. but I'm sure those with 754 rigs will be happy.

Perkam

[SLaY3r07]

Man the prices on these babies keeps dropping at Atatcom. Its $194 right now

[Tibu]

ATACOM is such a OCZ whore... They get everything cheaper and first than all the other etailers

Meant as a joke btw.

[ryanpgroovy]

hmmmmmmmmmm....

[mrlobber]

Hmm, looks like in this particular case they max out at around where PC3200VX would do (unless some burn in carries them higher while VX in many cases doesn't respond to it). So let's wait for other users results, and in the end, if the new BH-5 are on par with 3200VX, price might come out to be the decisive factor.

And, of course, another thumbs up for your nice and extensive testing, eva!

[eva2000]

well here's 3d2k1 bench you asked for

2x eVGA 6800U PCI-E SLI

stock heatsink/air @ 455/1201 = 33,589

[andL64]

hmmmm thx

but why is car low only 378 fps i get with the winchester@2700mhz 300-2,5-4-3-8 like 395-400fps your newcastle is @ 2750 and car high is also not as good.

think thats only cpu+mem score or isnt it?

because all scores are pretty good especially nature wow 471fps!!! nice

thx eva again for the detail3D01 bench!

35k are just one step tweak some bit your win some timings tighter and get it

seEN

PS: sry buts a bad pic, its memory @ 2,5-4-3-6 A-DAta TCCD @ DDR600 sometimes could bench with 2,5-3-3-5 @ DDR600