Ultra High Performance Memory Roundup A64 Socket 939 - Page 3

26th January 2005, 20:27

Quote:

Originally posted by GazC
Hi,

I was impressed with the article, but it raised a question I'd like to see an answer for.

Would you be able to show screenshots of Code Reds A64 Tweaker for both the Gskill LE and the Corsair when they are both at the same speeds? I'd like to see what difference accounts for Corsairs small advantage in the tests and benches at like for like speed and timings.

Thanks.

Any joy?

29th January 2005, 20:42

I'll try to get to that tonight!
It will be in a slightly different system though

30th January 2005, 11:47

I know it's a roundup for samsung tccd ram, but wouldn't it be handy to include a pair of normal pc3200 3-3-3-8 ram?

I need to buy 2*512 asap, but I can't figure out if it's worth the buy. I currently have a p4 setup, but i'm planning to buy the best price/quality setup in q4, but only when my current setup can't handle the things that i need my rig for, and gaming isn't a priority. A rock stable, fast, silent, well equipped rig is. Especially used for CCE encoding/photoshop/databased acocunting.

Dualcore procs / ddr2 / pci-x , I currently have no need for it, but the key question is:
Will this ram be outdated within the next 3 years?

Sidney · 30th January 2005, 15:44

Anything can happen in three long years; buying a ready made unit from Dell or HP would be the way to go if they meet your requirements.

31st January 2005, 04:39

I think it's safe to say that DDR I won't be found a high performance pc 3years from now.

about tccd is it worth it? if you're not going to overclock, no

31st January 2005, 14:45

I'm not gonna break records, but for example my 2.6 has been running at 3.4 for over 2 year now, the difference with current intel setups is neglible. but this ram runs at 5/4 divider with 3-3-3-8 timings. And since i need more ram anyway, i think it's better to buy better ram to run at 1/1. This won't be noticeable, but on the a64 it wil be.

I am planning to do the same with my future rig, maximum oc without any mods.
Current amd setups are ideal for this, and that's the tought behind it.

Budget wise it isn't a problem, but i really don't want to waste 300 euro when it can be done with 150 euro.

jmke · 31st January 2005, 15:02

Quote:

Originally posted by teki
And since i need more ram anyway, i think it's better to buy better ram to run at 1/1. This won't be noticeable, but on the a64 it wil be. .

au contraire; you will notice a larger increase in performance on your P4 rig by running ram at 1:1 with tight timings then on the A64, the P4 gets more of a boost with the extra memory bandwidth then the A64.

31st January 2005, 19:19

I recently got some TCCD equiped memory and I'm not impressed on the A64.

jmke · 31st January 2005, 19:22

it depends on what will impress you

the real asset of TCCD memory in my humble opinion is the wide availibity, low voltage requirements and ablility to run CL2 2-2-x 1T at 200Mhz.

compared to CL3 4-4-8 it can make 10-20FPS difference in games: http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets...spx?i=2330&p=4

"First and foremost Half Life 2 does appear to be rather dependent on memory bandwidth, but it is also quite appreciative of low latency memory as well. If you're wondering whether being able to run memory at low timings and high clock speeds is important, when it comes to Half Life 2 performance it is."

31st January 2005, 19:32

ok I'm not impressed by it's performance on A64 but it is good ram for those that don't feel at ease with higher voltages.

30th January 2005, 15:44	#24
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	Anything can happen in three long years; buying a ready made unit from Dell or HP would be the way to go if they meet your requirements. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

31st January 2005, 19:22	#29
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	it depends on what will impress you the real asset of TCCD memory in my humble opinion is the wide availibity, low voltage requirements and ablility to run CL2 2-2-x 1T at 200Mhz. compared to CL3 4-4-8 it can make 10-20FPS difference in games: http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets...spx?i=2330&p=4 "First and foremost Half Life 2 does appear to be rather dependent on memory bandwidth, but it is also quite appreciative of low latency memory as well. If you're wondering whether being able to run memory at low timings and high clock speeds is important, when it comes to Half Life 2 performance it is." __________________

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29th January 2005, 20:42	#22
JNav89GT Posts: n/a	I'll try to get to that tonight! It will be in a slightly different system though

30th January 2005, 11:47	#23
teki Posts: n/a	I know it's a roundup for samsung tccd ram, but wouldn't it be handy to include a pair of normal pc3200 3-3-3-8 ram? I need to buy 2*512 asap, but I can't figure out if it's worth the buy. I currently have a p4 setup, but i'm planning to buy the best price/quality setup in q4, but only when my current setup can't handle the things that i need my rig for, and gaming isn't a priority. A rock stable, fast, silent, well equipped rig is. Especially used for CCE encoding/photoshop/databased acocunting. Dualcore procs / ddr2 / pci-x , I currently have no need for it, but the key question is: Will this ram be outdated within the next 3 years?

31st January 2005, 04:39	#25
kristos Posts: n/a	I think it's safe to say that DDR I won't be found a high performance pc 3years from now. about tccd is it worth it? if you're not going to overclock, no

31st January 2005, 14:45	#26
teki Posts: n/a	I'm not gonna break records, but for example my 2.6 has been running at 3.4 for over 2 year now, the difference with current intel setups is neglible. but this ram runs at 5/4 divider with 3-3-3-8 timings. And since i need more ram anyway, i think it's better to buy better ram to run at 1/1. This won't be noticeable, but on the a64 it wil be. I am planning to do the same with my future rig, maximum oc without any mods. Current amd setups are ideal for this, and that's the tought behind it. Budget wise it isn't a problem, but i really don't want to waste 300 euro when it can be done with 150 euro.

31st January 2005, 19:19	#28
kristos Posts: n/a	I recently got some TCCD equiped memory and I'm not impressed on the A64.

31st January 2005, 19:32	#30
kristos Posts: n/a	ok I'm not impressed by it's performance on A64 but it is good ram for those that don't feel at ease with higher voltages.