OCZ gold PC4000

[metloaf]

Anyone have this RAM possibly with a DFI mobo and an Opteron? Do you guys think that this is a decent combo? The price on this ram is amazing and I just hope that the performance is as well.

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merc..._Code=M&Product_Code=140363&Category_Code=OCZ

 

[_damien_]

Yes, this is indeed a good combination. The DFI boards have excellent BIOSes and are capable of delivering the voltage required.

One reminder tho: With rev E CPUs there seems to be issues with the combination of moderate vCore and high vDIMM - it may damage the CPU. But upping the vCore a bit compensates for it, so don't let that scare you.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=79509

 

[metloaf]

Thats waht I was hoping for thanks for the info.

 

[rseven]

Those are UTTT chips and you should be able to get a maximum OC out of them with about 2.9 volts, which many mobos can provide. Don't look for huge overclocks as they are already rated at ddr500, but they should provide all the flexibility you will need in any NF4 system.

 

[_damien_]

Those are UTTT chips and you should be able to get a maximum OC out of them with about 2.9 volts, which many mobos can provide.

Huh? In order to max out Winbond UTT CH-based RAM you'd need a lot more than 2.9vDIMM. But I wouldn't recommend using applying anything more than 3.4 for 24/7.

Mushkin Redline PC4000 UTT CH @ 271 MHz @ 3.69 vDIMM

 

[metloaf]

Well I just ordered a pair so we shall find out how far I can push them once they get here. I just figured that I can get a little higher out of the DDR500 vs DDR400.

 

[rseven]

We are talking about apples and oranges. You can get a 271 MHz overclock out of those chips with 2.9 volts, which was my statement. The folks at xtreme can pump all the voltage they care to to get those tighter timings, but not without significant risks to the ram, the mobo and the CPU. It's an expensive game of Russian Roulette that most people would rather not play.

 

[Sir. BOBSONATOR]

I think you mean UCCC?

 

[metloaf]

I know I am not going to put that much voltage through the ram after spending this kind of money on it. I prefer to keep it for a while.

 

[rseven]

Duh! Man, I need some sleep! I'm getting dumber by the minute. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

 

[_damien_]

We are talking about apples and oranges. You can get a 271 MHz overclock out of those chips with 2.9 volts, which was my statement.

I don't remember seeing one single example of that. Not to be difficult, but I can't see it your way. Unlike with most chips, loosening the timings of Winbond BH/CH RAM hardly allow for higher overclocks - that's pretty much an established fact. Some hit the wall at 250 MHz, after trying many combinations of timings and voltages. The CH series require even higher voltage than BH for moderate overclocks, even though high voltage probably does more damage to CH.

 

[Tserrof]

Duh! Man, I need some sleep! I'm getting dumber by the minute.

lol, you're not the only one! I'd better get some sleep too.

 

[Avenix]

I know I am not going to put that much voltage through the ram after spending this kind of money on it. I prefer to keep it for a while.

Lets just hope it clocks well, I've got the same ram, opteron and motherboard coming

 

[ColtIce]

I don't remember seeing one single example of that. Not to be difficult, but I can't see it your way. Unlike with most chips, loosening the timings of Winbond BH/CH RAM hardly allow for higher overclocks - that's pretty much an established fact. Some hit the wall at 250 MHz, after trying many combinations of timings and voltages. The CH series require even higher voltage than BH for moderate overclocks, even though high voltage probably does more damage to CH.

while it is true that the winbond VX ch based chips take a great deal of volts these are NOT the gold vx ch die chips.They didn't/don't make ch/bh die ram in 1 gig sticks.

 

[Avenix]

I was just wondering, anyone here know how high on average these chips will go? and what voltage they may like?

 

[AlabamaCajun]

If they run anything like the 2x512s they should hit 260 easy but 266 would be even sweeter. I've had the 512s at 2.5-4-4-8, 2.75V and 265(DDR530) solid. I've since dropped back of the multi to 200 and 2.5-3-3-8, 2.75V and 245. The bandwidth went from 6753 to 6843 and my Sandys is up over 2.7 now
Keep us posted on what you get from them.

 

[Avenix]

If they run anything like the 2x512s they should hit 260 easy but 266 would be even sweeter. I've had the 512s at 2.5-4-4-8, 2.75V and 265(DDR530) solid. I've since dropped back of the multi to 200 and 2.5-3-3-8, 2.75V and 245. The bandwidth went from 6753 to 6843 and my Sandys is up over 2.7 now
Keep us posted on what you get from them.

I would be more then happy with those numbers. Im looking to hit a stable oc of around 2.7 ghz to use daily. Of course.. that wont stop me from finding out my max

I will definately update this post sometime this week after my rig is up and running with some preliminary results

 

[AlabamaCajun]

I would be more then happy with those numbers. Im looking to hit a stable oc of around 2.7 ghz to use daily. Of course.. that wont stop me from finding out my max

I will definately update this post sometime this week after my rig is up and running with some preliminary results

BTW Avenix,
Can't wait to see what you get on it!.

 

[Avenix]

BTW Avenix,
Can't wait to see what you get on it!.

Hey! Thanks very much for the welcome.. Ive been lurking for the better part of some years , but you can see from my reg date there i've been around for a while, I've just been dying to get my hands on this ram though.

 

[metloaf]

Mine should be here on the 10th, then I can finnaly play with this rig and find out how much I can push it and still be stable and yes, I would be happy with the above mentioned numbers as well.