Would this mean BH-5??

Psykoikonov · Apr 7, 2004

Finally took my 2x256 OCz 3500 EL out of my DFI LP revA where it would not go stable above 208MHz with slack timings 2-4-2-4-11, and put them in my DFI UI. Well......they just primed for 8 hours (so far) at 235MHz 2-2-2-2-11. Had to up the vdimm from 2.9V to 3.0V to get stable. It was stable @ 230MHz 2-2-2-2-11 @ 2.9V though. Does this mean they're BH-5 chips?? They're not yet old enough for me to justify take off the sticker for a look. Please post info anyone has on running tight timings on non bh5 chips @ 230MHz or above on 3.0V or less. I bought them in January in Canada.

Thanx
Psyko

Tebore · Apr 7, 2004

Most likely those are BH5. BH5 love voltage and can run tight timings at speeds.

obsolete · Apr 7, 2004

Try running them at 5-2-2-2 & see what happens. I can get my Bh-6 (Mushkin Special 222) to run 5-2-2-2 timings at 230 fsb/w 3.3 volts. If I lowered the voltage the Bh-6's would not run at the speed I indicated.

Higher the volts, the higher they'll probably run. Sounds like Bh-5 though from what I have read. (best way to know is take the heatspreaders off

)

craig588 · Apr 7, 2004

Some of the post 2004 CH5 is doing speeds like BH5 does. They have refined their .13 process.

{PMS}fishy · Apr 7, 2004

Take the heatspreaders off and look at the chips, its the only way to know.

Psykoikonov · Apr 7, 2004

Well thanx for the reply guys. Looks like I won't know for sure for awhile as I just don't want to take the heat spreaders off. I'll keep posted how they do though.

Psyko

{PMS}fishy · Apr 7, 2004

Whats the big deal with taking the heatspreads off?

I don't understand why people are so hesitant to do so.

SK8 · Apr 7, 2004

i did the first day i got mine :X , who cares really. If it matters that much then dont get into comp hardware bc you are going to void alot of warrentys!

Psykoikonov · Apr 7, 2004

OK then riddle me this.
a) how do I take spreaders off without hurting anything. Can I possibly damage the conductive material between?
b) it has currently primed @ 235 2-2-2-2-11 @ 3.0V for 18 hours and has so far primed for 2 hours (first 4 tests complete) @ 245 2-2-2-2-11 @ 3.1V, what do you's think now? Any point in still taking a look? If I can get to 250x10 @ 2-2-2-2-6 I'd be happy (I know my mobility is more than capable

).

Regarding voiding warranties I'm getting up there

on hardware that should have been returned for another.

Thanx for the help guys
Psyko

Digital_Cowboy · Apr 7, 2004

Why don't you just call OCz and ask them what kind of chips they are. That way you don't have to worry about the heatspreaders. Besides, don't you have to replace that thermal Tape that holds them on? Sounds like a hassle.

Sentential · Apr 7, 2004

I really dont think it matters. Its either BH5 or BH6. Anyhoo those are some fine chips u got there...I really need to volt mod meh NF7

BTank · Apr 8, 2004

What {PMS}fishy said.

It's also just as easy to open the spreaders with fingers alone, enough to read your chips. And if that's too much, stick a fan connector in there to hold it open while using a good light and magnifier to read the numbers.

Since ppl can get CH-5 to run at 11-2-2-2 @ 250FSB; using timings to tell if it's BH-5 is iffy.

Digital_Cowboy · Apr 8, 2004

BTank said:
Since ppl can get CH-5 to run at 11-2-2-2 @ 250FSB; using timings to tell if it's BH-5 is iffy.

Not to say i don't believe you, but who? My CH5 wont do 250FSB @ 2.5-3-3-6(Default timings) let alone @ 2-2-2.

Psykoikonov · Apr 8, 2004

Well it primed @ 245MHz 2-2-2-2-11 3.2V (primed for 4 hours before error @ 3.1V) for 20 hours and has now completed the first test @ 250.5Mhz (501Mhz) with 2-2-2-2-11 @ 3.2V

. I'm thinking it don't matter what's under those spreaders...they kick

(OCz 3500 (DDR433) EL 2x256 kit in DFI UI for those that forgot)

.

Psyko

craig588 · Apr 8, 2004

Digital_Cowboy said:
Not to say i don't believe you, but who? My CH5 wont do 250FSB @ 2.5-3-3-6(Default timings) let alone @ 2-2-2.

Its the new CH5 chips produced in year 2004. Winbond has greatly refined their manufacturing proccess.

Digital_Cowboy · Apr 8, 2004

craig588 said:
Its the new CH5 chips produced in year 2004. Winbond has greatly refined their manufacturing proccess.

Gotcha.

TheTick · Apr 8, 2004

Psykoikonov said:
Well it primed @ 245MHz 2-2-2-2-11 3.2V (primed for 4 hours before error @ 3.1V) for 20 hours and has now completed the first test @ 250.5Mhz (501Mhz) with 2-2-2-2-11 @ 3.2V . I'm thinking it don't matter what's under those spreaders...they kick (OCz 3500 (DDR433) EL 2x256 kit in DFI UI for those that forgot) .

Psyko

and thats all that matters

BTank · Apr 9, 2004

CH-5 KHX3500, W9425008CH-5 0330WI
This was 2-3-2-11 cpc on, dual, 3.2v

Have to have 3.0v or more to push through the internal voltage regulator. 2-2-2-11 was 247 i think. On a DFI board, at least, ppl can run 3.3 volts, CPC off (2T), single channel, etc. to get it.

Zippykid9 · Apr 9, 2004

if i buy ocz pc3500 am i guaranteed to get ch5 (or whatever it is he got?) or is it possible i could get something else?

johan851 · Apr 9, 2004

I'm thinking it don't matter what's under those spreaders...they kick

I would tend to agree.

As long as they're performing like that then they've got to be something good. Either really good CH-5, or more like BH-5/6.

Would this mean BH-5??

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