Aggresive memorytimings vs more memory

Asmoday · Jul 14, 2002, 04:40 AM

The thing is, that i just discovered that one of my ocz 2700 memorys is the rev.3 memory,that can handle more aggressive timings while the other one i got is a rev.2 and can't even do cas2 with 4bank interleave activated.
My question is: would you prefer 256mb of aggressive timed memory or 512 mb of memory with just 4bank interleave activated?
Regards /Cartman

digitalwanderer · Jul 14, 2002, 05:07 AM

I'd go with the 512 at less aggressive settings. The memory might not be as quick, but it's a hell of a lot more quicker than accessing the hard-drive to use the swap-file, and I don't think 256 is quite enough for XP to run comfortably. (IMHO!)

Vaporizer · Jul 14, 2002, 05:07 AM

I would go for 512MB memory installed especially if using WinXP.

Where did you buy that memory, anywhere in sweden ?

Asmoday · Jul 14, 2002, 05:26 AM

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Originally posted by Vaporizer
I would go for 512MB memory installed especially if using WinXP.

Where did you buy that memory, anywhere in sweden ?

Yes i bought it in Sweden... @ Tj Computer ...you should pay him a visit, he has lots of overclocking gear and other stuff...

DaSnIpE · Jul 14, 2002, 10:15 AM

I'm getting 512 MB of PC2700 ram, should I get 2 sticks of 256 MB to get teh timings or a stick of 512 MB to get it all on a stick and for the price (slightly cheaper). I'll most likely be getting Samsung or OCZ memory (almost exactly the same, just availibility)

Zarathustra · Jul 14, 2002, 11:03 AM

Everyday and gaming use 512mb will be sooooo much nicer than faster 256mb. ONLY go for the 256mb if your life is ruled by 3DM2k1 benchmarking! Trust me on this, I went through the same dilema myself. I had one stick that could overclock to 166mhz by itself but only 150 with the other stick. All my programs performed soooo much better with 512mb @ 150mhz and myself in general just felt faster

DaSnIpE · Jul 14, 2002, 11:25 AM

512 MB it is, lol!

Asmoday · Jul 15, 2002, 03:15 AM

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Originally posted by DaSnIpE
512 MB it is, lol!

Agreed!!....thanks for the replies guys...

Jul 14, 2002, 04:40 AM	#1
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Aggresive memorytimings vs more memory The thing is, that i just discovered that one of my ocz 2700 memorys is the rev.3 memory,that can handle more aggressive timings while the other one i got is a rev.2 and can't even do cas2 with 4bank interleave activated. My question is: would you prefer 256mb of aggressive timed memory or 512 mb of memory with just 4bank interleave activated? Regards /Cartman __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

Jul 14, 2002, 05:07 AM	#2
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,620 Rep Power: 0	With XP? I'd go with the 512 at less aggressive settings. The memory might not be as quick, but it's a hell of a lot more quicker than accessing the hard-drive to use the swap-file, and I don't think 256 is quite enough for XP to run comfortably. (IMHO!) __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Jul 14, 2002, 10:15 AM	#5
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	I'm getting 512 MB of PC2700 ram, should I get 2 sticks of 256 MB to get teh timings or a stick of 512 MB to get it all on a stick and for the price (slightly cheaper). I'll most likely be getting Samsung or OCZ memory (almost exactly the same, just availibility) __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jul 14, 2002, 11:25 AM	#7
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	512 MB it is, lol! __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jul 14, 2002, 05:07 AM	#3
Vaporizer WTF Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 174 Rep Power: 0	I would go for 512MB memory installed especially if using WinXP. Where did you buy that memory, anywhere in sweden ?

Jul 14, 2002, 11:03 AM	#6
Zarathustra Elite Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Confederacy Posts: 841 Rep Power: 0	Everyday and gaming use 512mb will be sooooo much nicer than faster 256mb. ONLY go for the 256mb if your life is ruled by 3DM2k1 benchmarking! Trust me on this, I went through the same dilema myself. I had one stick that could overclock to 166mhz by itself but only 150 with the other stick. All my programs performed soooo much better with 512mb @ 150mhz and myself in general just felt faster