Memory and F@H

squads · 06-21-06, 12:12 PM

Ok so I have an NF7-S and a 2500+ chilling in my closet, but no ram for it. I'm gonna make it into a new multimedia rig in a month or two, but I need memory for it. Obviously I'm gonna have it folding, so I had a couple questions before I buy the RAM (gonna be 1gig).

1. Will running dual channel help it fold faster?
2. How much will tighter timings help with folding?

I might just get a cheap 1gig stick if not, otherwise I could spend a bit more for a better 2x512mb kit.

nikhsub1 · 06-21-06, 12:33 PM

It will not make much of a diff at all...

WarriorII · 06-21-06, 02:06 PM

NF-7/2500.

Those things you mention will help you achive a better O/C, therefore,
better Folding machine.

You'll need a good memory. NF-7's had a problem with OCZ memory, but there is a work around if you even want to mess with it. If not, just get a different brand.

LUK

ihrsetrdr · 06-21-06, 02:34 PM

corsair xms series memory worked real good in my nf7.

TollhouseFrank · 06-21-06, 02:54 PM

dual channel? Running that will up your memory bandwidth and help with certain WU's only. You *may* see a boost of 5-10 ppd in Dual Channel. Tighter memory timings DO Help. Chasr did some good research on this and even though my memory is fuzzy, i believe tighter timings can help out about 10-15 ppd.

squads · 06-21-06, 04:53 PM

oh ok...well i might as well get some decent stuff then. A good 2x512 kit of PC3200 can be had for well under $100

WarriorII · 06-21-06, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Big packets blow chunks on machines with only 256MB of ram. That is all. Carry on. -nikhsub1

Niks are local Intel guy.

06-21-06, 12:12 PM	Thread Starter #1
squads Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Philadelphia	Memory and F@H Ok so I have an NF7-S and a 2500+ chilling in my closet, but no ram for it. I'm gonna make it into a new multimedia rig in a month or two, but I need memory for it. Obviously I'm gonna have it folding, so I had a couple questions before I buy the RAM (gonna be 1gig). 1. Will running dual channel help it fold faster? 2. How much will tighter timings help with folding? I might just get a cheap 1gig stick if not, otherwise I could spend a bit more for a better 2x512mb kit. __________________ Phoenix: Phenom II X4 940BE Stock \| Core Contact Freezer \| Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4 \| 4gb Patriot DDR2-800 4-4-4-12 MSI 8800GT 512mb \| 2x640gb WD AAKS (no RAID) \| Corsair 520HX \| Kingwin KT-436B-WM \| XP Pro & Ubuntu 9.04 HEAT!
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WarriorII Moderator #666 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moderating	NF-7/2500. Those things you mention will help you achive a better O/C, therefore, better Folding machine. You'll need a good memory. NF-7's had a problem with OCZ memory, but there is a work around if you even want to mess with it. If not, just get a different brand. LUK __________________ To Honor Those who went before their time. God Bless them all Fight the Fight worth Fighting *FOLD for Team 32* IS THERE A CURE AMONG US? Black Belt Overclocker MyHeatware under WarriorII Become a fan on Facebook! \| Help improve overclockers.com! Get involved! \| Follow us on Twitter!
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ihrsetrdr Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phelan,Ca.	corsair xms series memory worked real good in my nf7. __________________ ihrsetrdr aka Tim Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious. - Unknown
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TollhouseFrank Senior Headphone Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: T3h Intr@tub3z!	dual channel? Running that will up your memory bandwidth and help with certain WU's only. You may see a boost of 5-10 ppd in Dual Channel. Tighter memory timings DO Help. Chasr did some good research on this and even though my memory is fuzzy, i believe tighter timings can help out about 10-15 ppd. __________________ Become a fan on Facebook! \| Help improve overclockers.com! Get involved! \| Follow us on Twitter!
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squads Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Philadelphia	oh ok...well i might as well get some decent stuff then. A good 2x512 kit of PC3200 can be had for well under $100 __________________ Phoenix: Phenom II X4 940BE Stock \| Core Contact Freezer \| Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4 \| 4gb Patriot DDR2-800 4-4-4-12 MSI 8800GT 512mb \| 2x640gb WD AAKS (no RAID) \| Corsair 520HX \| Kingwin KT-436B-WM \| XP Pro & Ubuntu 9.04 HEAT!
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