what memory to get?

hunka27 · 10-27-03, 10:19 PM

what would be a better choice for setting up dual channel DDR on my GA-8IPE1000?

2 x 256MB with a 2.5 latency for $199.

or

2 x 512MB with a 3.0 latency for $293.75

both brands are OCZ DDR533. I know both latency and the amount of memory affect the performance but i don't know what matters more. thanks. I know obviously i can get 2 512mb with a 2.5 latency but its too much money. any input would be appreciated. I will be overclocking by the way just to make that clear.

YellowDart · 10-28-03, 12:42 PM

Go for the gig o' ram in dual channel mode. You'll get better performance with that setup.

hunka27 · 10-28-03, 03:32 PM

what about overclocking? will i get better results with a lower latency?

Speed_Mechanic2 · 10-28-03, 03:44 PM

You probably will get better scores running your FSB high while your memory lower at tight (2-2-2) timings, using a 5:4 ratio. Depending on what processor you have, however, it may differ. Which processor do you have, I assume it's a 800FSB Intel P4, but what clock/multiplier.

hunka27 · 10-28-03, 06:34 PM

i have a 2.6C. I don't really know what the ratio is. i don't see any type of setting in my bios like that. but anyway, your saying a 2.5 latency would give me better speeds even though its 512MB less then the 3.0 latency? or are you saying that i will be able to overclock more with the 2.5 latency and that will make it faster. Thanks for responding.

hunka27 · 10-30-03, 02:21 AM

bump...

i need to get ram soon to complete my computer... more input would really help

coolgeek · 10-30-03, 02:26 AM

get the 2.5 kit because it will do better memory timings then advertised.

hunka27 · 10-30-03, 12:13 PM

well won't the 3.0 do better also then and run stable at 2.5? is that what your saying. because if i could get a gig of ram and run it at 2.5 i'd definatly do that.

10-27-03, 10:19 PM	Thread Starter #1
hunka27 Registered Join Date: Jun 2003	what memory to get? what would be a better choice for setting up dual channel DDR on my GA-8IPE1000? 2 x 256MB with a 2.5 latency for $199. or 2 x 512MB with a 3.0 latency for $293.75 both brands are OCZ DDR533. I know both latency and the amount of memory affect the performance but i don't know what matters more. thanks. I know obviously i can get 2 512mb with a 2.5 latency but its too much money. any input would be appreciated. I will be overclocking by the way just to make that clear.
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10-28-03, 03:32 PM	Thread Starter #3
hunka27 Registered Join Date: Jun 2003	what about overclocking? will i get better results with a lower latency?
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10-28-03, 03:44 PM	#4
Speed_Mechanic2 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Hood, TX	You probably will get better scores running your FSB high while your memory lower at tight (2-2-2) timings, using a 5:4 ratio. Depending on what processor you have, however, it may differ. Which processor do you have, I assume it's a 800FSB Intel P4, but what clock/multiplier.
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10-28-03, 06:34 PM	Thread Starter #5
hunka27 Registered Join Date: Jun 2003	i have a 2.6C. I don't really know what the ratio is. i don't see any type of setting in my bios like that. but anyway, your saying a 2.5 latency would give me better speeds even though its 512MB less then the 3.0 latency? or are you saying that i will be able to overclock more with the 2.5 latency and that will make it faster. Thanks for responding.
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10-30-03, 02:21 AM	Thread Starter #6
hunka27 Registered Join Date: Jun 2003	bump... i need to get ram soon to complete my computer... more input would really help
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10-30-03, 02:26 AM	#7
coolgeek Registered Join Date: Feb 2003	get the 2.5 kit because it will do better memory timings then advertised.
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10-30-03, 12:13 PM	Thread Starter #8
hunka27 Registered Join Date: Jun 2003	well won't the 3.0 do better also then and run stable at 2.5? is that what your saying. because if i could get a gig of ram and run it at 2.5 i'd definatly do that.
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