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Best Speed/ timings for an A64 System

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orionnt

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May 9, 2004
Im planning on building a system with an A64 3200+ Possible an A64 3500+(939) But im not sure about memory.

I will either be going with a Neo Platinum or Neo2 Platinum board depending on the proc, but what memory should i go with.

Both boards only go up to PC3200, but i know i could but in higher. Witch will run faster though, PC3200 with 2-2-2-5, PC3200 with 2-3-2-6, or PC3700 with 3-4-4-8?
 
PC3200 at 2-2-2-5 will run fastest; the loose memory timings of the PC3700 would cancel out any benefit received from the faster FSB. Then again, you could just get PC3700 with tighter timings; I'd say no more than 2.5 for the CAS latency; 2.0 is preferred.
 
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