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- Sep 30, 2006
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- TN, USofA
Hi, I am new here, this is my first question. I am quite new to overclocking and until just recently, I was thouroughly confused by what the different things were and how to calculate them. The reason why is partly due to the type of motherboard I have: An ASUS A8V Deluxe V.2. Its' BIOS is different in how it identifies certain things, such as the memory dividers, and as a result I kept finding everything to seem backwards to what the various sites said.
Anyways, now I am just starting to undertand the basics of modern overclocking, but I know now that the RAM I have just isn't good for my system: OCZ Platinum EL 3200 2 x 256 2,2,2,6 Revision 1. I believe that it is BH-5 RAM, right? That RAM requires high voltages but my board will not go above 2.8 in the BIOS. I have read online that though OCZ says their RAM Booster must not be used with my motherboard, that so long as I stay below 3 volts I am safe. So I am thinking of getting one maybe.
In the mean time, I need to know what RAM modules are my best choice. I plan on eventually getting a dual core processor for this (I will build another new system next year after the dust settles a little with all of the recent CPU/Chipset/DX-10VidCard/RAM changes). I am thinking it will be an Opty, since I am under the impression that they clock the best.
Anyways, I need to buy some 2 x 1GB modules that will OC reasonably well. I don't necessarily wanted the hottest, badest stuff, in fact, I am hoping to not go too much above $200 if possible, but I hope for low latency, low voltage, yet good OC. What modules do you guys suggest? I have looked around, but I am still unsure, I do hope for lifetime warranty...
Tons of thanks in advance!
Anyways, now I am just starting to undertand the basics of modern overclocking, but I know now that the RAM I have just isn't good for my system: OCZ Platinum EL 3200 2 x 256 2,2,2,6 Revision 1. I believe that it is BH-5 RAM, right? That RAM requires high voltages but my board will not go above 2.8 in the BIOS. I have read online that though OCZ says their RAM Booster must not be used with my motherboard, that so long as I stay below 3 volts I am safe. So I am thinking of getting one maybe.
In the mean time, I need to know what RAM modules are my best choice. I plan on eventually getting a dual core processor for this (I will build another new system next year after the dust settles a little with all of the recent CPU/Chipset/DX-10VidCard/RAM changes). I am thinking it will be an Opty, since I am under the impression that they clock the best.
Anyways, I need to buy some 2 x 1GB modules that will OC reasonably well. I don't necessarily wanted the hottest, badest stuff, in fact, I am hoping to not go too much above $200 if possible, but I hope for low latency, low voltage, yet good OC. What modules do you guys suggest? I have looked around, but I am still unsure, I do hope for lifetime warranty...
Tons of thanks in advance!
