Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 Help Question

xbiker321 · Jul 15, 2007

I just put together a new desktop (Q6600, xfx 680i A+ edition, 2 Geforce 8800ultra's, 850watt Rosewill , 4GB Crucial DDR2 800) and I was wondering if anyone had experience with a similar setup and RAM settings.

I was thinking of just 4-4-4-12 2t @ 2.2V but I'd like other peoples opinions on this, I don't want to give it too much voltage and possibly damage them, but if I can squeeze out more speed thats always niice

Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks :sn:

EezurpaiN · Jul 15, 2007

Arent they rated for that much voltage... I think those settings sound just fine and I am almost positive they are rated for 2.2 volts so you shouldnt have to worry about giving them to much voltage.

xbiker321 · Jul 15, 2007

Yeah I thought the 2.2v was normal but the BIOS had it default at 1.85 or something and 5-5-5-15....silly BIOS

I guess I'll try to lower the timings, maybe get 1t, who knows.

inkfx · Jul 15, 2007

If you're going to be running only 400mhz then I'm sure you could get the timings down to 3-3-3-9. If you keep the CAS4 timings you can most likely push those sticks well passed 500mhz. 2.3v is fine for 24/7 use but I do suggest strapping an 80mm fan to them because they tend to get pretty darn hot.

Reefa_Madness · Jul 15, 2007

In most cases, RAM is designed to boot at timings that are more relaxed than it is capable, in order to increase compatibility with a greater number of boards so the fact it booted at those relaxed timings should be of no concern.

You should be able to tighten the timings and with a 680 chipset based board, even run 1T, although usually that is not available once you start ramping up the clock speeds.

xbiker321 · Jul 15, 2007

Thanks guys for the quick response, definitely helped.

I think I'll keep the stock speeds but try 3-3-3-9 and maybe 1t if possible.

Maverick0984 · Jul 26, 2007

Yep, those sticks default to that, definetly at least make it 2.2v and 4-4-4-12. I've actually heard of some people having troubles running them at 1.8v.

I have 2 GB of that very same ram. It's good stuff.

2 Ultra's? Wow $$$ bags.

Karnal · Jul 26, 2007

Two ultras :drool:

meionm · Jul 26, 2007

Mine do 500 with 4-4-4-12 2.2v, at 400 and 4-4-4-12 they run at less voltage around 2.0v, possibly even less.

Stebly · Jul 27, 2007

meionm said:
Mine do 500 with 4-4-4-12 2.2v, at 400 and 4-4-4-12 they run at less voltage around 2.0v, possibly even less.

Hey, thank's for the vdimm drop info. I've been tweaking and had my
Team Group running 922Mhz. @4-4-4-10-14-2t @2.2v. Just lowered them to
2.15v. Completely stable after 2 super pi & windows usable memtest at the
same time.....0 errors, can most likely try even lower later on!

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