Which DDR1 should I use with Opteron 146 (CABNE 0530) and DFI "Expert"?

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12-09-2005, 04:28 AM
CannibalCorpse

Which DDR1 should I use with Opteron 146 (CABNE 0530) and DFI "Expert"?

Hey All,

Should I use these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16820146545

or spend more and use these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16820146578

Thanks.
12-09-2005, 04:37 AM
CannibalCorpse

I just realized that the "Ballistix" is PC 4000 and NOT 3200, also the Timing is 3-4-4-8.

Question:
What timing do I need with my setup then? (DFI Expert + Opt146 CABNE 0530)

Thanks!
12-09-2005, 04:46 AM
CannibalCorpse

Also this thread made me worry:

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26642
12-09-2005, 09:24 AM
hongsc

Your links don't work. If you want the best you can get the 2gb OCZ PC4000EB or 2gb Mushkin Redline PC4000. The 2gb Crucial Ballistix have been problematic check out James's link and there are several reports on various forums about dead sticks.

http://www.sharkyforums.com/showthread.php?t=278259

Edit: I have the 2gb Mushkin Extreme Performance PC4000 and I'm happy with them.
12-09-2005, 10:25 AM
OutKlast

The Opterons do work in DFI boards they're just not "officially" supported. I woulden't get any kind of Crucial memory for a DFI board. DFI-STREET has a recommended ram list for the DFI boards. Mushkin, G.Skill and OCZ all do fine on them. I personally use the G.SKill 2GB PC4000 on my DFI Lanparty UT. However I have heard of some people getting bad G.Skill 2GB kits I don't know though it always seems to be the "I had a friend, who knew a guy that also knew some people that had trouble with it" I haven't had any problems and neither has the guy on here with the same kit. And Newegg and G.SKill have excellent RMA process anyway.

Memory speed on A64's isn't too important though and you have a 146 and a CABNE so you'll need a divider even with 250mhz memory (if you're overclocking and you damn well better with a CABNE). I'd probably just go with a solid PC3200 set.
12-09-2005, 11:51 AM
CannibalCorpse

I just realized that these are PC 4000, so the PC 4000 is even better than 3200?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231021

I guess he was using 3200:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=78904

But if 4000 is better, I get 4000.
12-09-2005, 12:36 PM
hongsc

Quote:

Originally Posted by CannibalCorpse

I just realized that these are PC 4000, so the PC 4000 is even better than 3200?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231021

I guess he was using 3200:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=78904

But if 4000 is better, I get 4000.

You're going to have to tweak the DFI to get to DDR500 at 1:1 or more but you also get tight timings if you have good memory (Be prepared to spend some time on it). On the other hand no tweaking and I got to DDR500 everything auto and then to DDR520 and beyond with some minor tweaking but you have loose timings. My cpu topped out at 2.6ghz but I could definitely get more from the ram.