Corsair XMS2-6400 (4-4-4-12) Any good?

Anubis_386 · Feb 4, 2007

I'll be getting 1GB of Corsair XMS2-6400 (4-4-4-12) RAM to go with my E6400, will it be good enough to hit 3GHz+ or should I be looking for something else? I'm on a tight buget tho so something around the same price.

Cheers :beer:

xTrEmEoVrClOcKr · Feb 4, 2007

PC6400 is 400mhz default frequency, 400 x 8 = 3200mhz, should be a no biggie.

Mycobacteria · Feb 4, 2007

XMS2 Pro modules I have are 4.4.4.12 and run at 900mhz. I was LUCKY mine were the revision 1.3 with micron ICs. And you get the blinking lights to go with it... There there was a speal on them in the "cyber deals" secion of OCF about a month ago.

inkfx · Feb 5, 2007

I don't think they are Micron any longer, even though they have the 4-4-4-12 timings. Not exactly sure what ICs they have but it's probably the Promos or something.

GigaHertzAddict · Feb 5, 2007

I can run mine @ 800MHz with 2.1v 4-4-4-12

maxfly · Feb 5, 2007

^^^yep its promos.tbh you can get promos for alot less.you may want to check out the buffalo firestix.the 2x1 kit is micron again and the 2x512 just may be as well.<---at the least itll be elpida or promos for less than the corsair.if your looking for a cheap alternative check out the gskill stuff.timings arent as good but its inexpensive.

Anubis_386 · Feb 5, 2007

xTrEmEoVrClOcKr said:
PC6400 is 400mhz default frequency, 400 x 8 = 3200mhz, should be a no biggie.

sweet - what timings and ratio will I need to run it at do u think?

inkfx · Feb 5, 2007

According to the ram list (http://ramlist.ath.cx/ddr2/);

Buffalo
PC6400 Firestix 4-4-4-X @ 2.1V
-Micron D9GKX (B6-25E)

PC6400 Firestix 5-5-5-X @ 2.1V
-Micron D9GMH (B6-3)
-Elpida AG-6E-E (some)

Super Talent
Super Talent PC6400 4-3-4-8
-Micron D9GCT (B6-37E)
-Micron D9GMH (B6-3)
-Micron D9GKX (B6-25E)

You can get the Super Talent on newegg right now with a $20 rebate making them $219

Anubis_386 · Feb 5, 2007

Grrrrrrr i hate living in the UK, everything is so much more expensive and I can't get stuff off of newegg

.... i'm limited to www.overclockers.co.uk with a RAM buget of around £150

inkfx · Feb 5, 2007

How about these? IIRC, these will be the D9GMH.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-001-TG

Anubis_386 · Feb 5, 2007

Very nice ... didn't see those

A tad off topic but which board is the best for OCing? and E4300 or E6300? .... I'll be aiming for 3.2GHz ... anything higher would be awesome

EDIT: what about these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-058-GL ??? only looking as their a 2GB kit

inkfx · Feb 5, 2007

Those will be either Aeneon or Elpida ICs. If you don't get memory with D9 ICs then get the E4300.

maxfly · Feb 5, 2007

if you can swing it this stuff is top notch and its the best deal ive found for 2x1gb d9s in the UK.it sold out in the states months ago.this stuff does ddr2 1000 no sweat.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-085-CR

Anubis_386 · Feb 5, 2007

Hmmm my budget won't allow those i'm afraid ...

I found a cheaper site (although with less selection) and there are these
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=255297
I read that they clock up to 1000 pretty easy ...

SteveLord · Feb 5, 2007

i would opt for the CAS5 versions...since they cost a lot less. they are what i ended up ordering.

Evilsizer · Feb 6, 2007

inkfx said:
Those will be either Aeneon or Elpida ICs. If you don't get memory with D9 ICs then get the E4300.

just because you dont get D9's doesnt mean you should get a cpu with a high multi.

if you get the corsair's they have a EPP setting for 1066mhz @5-5-5-15, my set i thought was D9's. are actually promos and promos latly are actually ocing really well.

consider D9's good for head room with the volts but i wouldnt consider them mandatory for ocing.

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