[Remonster]

I heard that the fourth timing when refering to memory had almost no impact on performance but a huge impact on how high memory can be clocked, so I decided to test this out and by leaving that at 12 (my memory is rated for [email protected] 400 and [email protected] 533) I was able to accomplish DDR2 400 at 2-2-2-12 with only 2.00v vDimm! Is this crazy or what?

 

[Some_Idiot2]

Ehh... Your Tras is waaayyyy too high. Even with the other timings at 2-2-2, a Tras set at 12 is waaaaaaaaayyyyyy to slow.

 

[Remonster]

lmao

I have recently (30 seconds ago lol!) decided to screw overclocking and set everything to settings set for maximum stability and cold temps, my CPU is at 1.3vCore at stock speeds and my RAM is at DDR400 with 3-3-3-9 timings and 1.8vDimm (AUTO) and I am happy with it since I really dont notice much performance difference between 3.00 and 3.75 anyways, kinda sad.

 

[pauldovi]

If it is true about the insignificance of the 4th number, then yes that is grade for DDR2!

 

[Remonster]

Im surprised it not only booted but was also stable at 2-2-2 timings! But this RAM has never ceased to amaze me, it was rated for DDR2 533 at 4-4-4-12 and 1.8v but with only 1.9v and the same timings I passed DDR2 667!

 

[pauldovi]

Is it really safe to run memory at 2V?

 

[tweako_420]

yes.. it just depends on what memory..

 

[pauldovi]

What about Kingston?
DDR2-533 ValueRam?

 

[Remonster]

2v is a very small amount of voltage for memory, high end DDR memory is often rated for 3.3-3.5v! In my experience, even the cheapest Value memory from any good brand (kingston included) should be alright up to about 2.4v, don't quote me on that though

and yes it will void any sort of warranty you have on it, mine was only rated for 1.85 lmao.

 

[pauldovi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remonster 2v is a very small amount of voltage for memory, high end DDR memory is often rated for 3.3-3.5v! In my experience, even the cheapest Value memory from any good brand (kingston included) should be alright up to about 2.4v, don't quote me on that though and yes it will void any sort of warranty you have on it, mine was only rated for 1.85 lmao.

How will they ever know if you put it above the stock settings?

 

[Remonster]

How the heck should I know, all I know is my memory said warranty covers it if it is run up to 1.85v but I never give a crap about warranties anyways, burn something out, what better excuse to get a better replacement? Infact right now I am practically PRAYING that my P4 530 will die so I have an excuse to give in to the temptations of a Pentium D 950 Presler instead of waiting for Conroe

 

[pauldovi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remonster How the heck should I know, all I know is my memory said warranty covers it if it is run up to 1.85v but I never give a crap about warranties anyways, burn something out, what better excuse to get a better replacement? Infact right now I am practically PRAYING that my P4 530 will die so I have an excuse to give in to the temptations of a Pentium D 950 Presler instead of waiting for Conroe

Ya, that theory works well if you have a lot of money!

 

[Thumper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldovi How will they ever know if you put it above the stock settings?

Well, My guess is when you return it with burn marks on it, they will figure it out

Some RAM makers allow for higher voltages and still warrenty them, but you'd have to check with the manufacturer for that limit they cover.

 

[Remonster]

Thumper is absolutely right, infact when I was picking out memory for my AMD system, I found the max voltage supported by my mobo and then searched newegg for RAM that was rated for that high of voltage (like 3.5v+) and came up with OCZ ELPE DDR600 and bought it, that has worked out well for me so far except for the fact that when you have DDR600, you will never need to run it at such high voltages unless you want to run 1:1 with a 400MHz FSB or something

 

[Ropey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldovi Is it really safe to run memory at 2V?

Crucial and Corsair rate their value dram at 2.1 for the top limit. You should have no problem whatsoever running even value dram at 2V.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAM GUY All of our DDR2 modules are warranted up to 2.1 Volts so you should be fine!

http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/fo...hp?forumid=128

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