Memory for an IC7-G

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I've seen all the posts for overclocking memory, but am looking at 2 sticks of Corsair CMX5123200C2PT memory when I get my IC7-G (and not planning on doing any serious overclocking with it).

Any comments/suggestions on the choice?

Thanks
Randy Schroder
 
Is the Corsair on the Abit compatibility list? I use the generic Kingston, dual channel optimized DDR400 and it's on the list. IS7 regular board here. Alex

"Randy Schroder" wrote:

I've seen all the posts for overclocking memory, but am looking at 2 sticks of Corsair CMX5123200C2PT memory when I get my IC7-G (and not planning on doing any serious overclocking with it).

Any comments/suggestions on the choice?

Thanks
Randy Schroder
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"Randy Schroder" wrote:

I've seen all the posts for overclocking memory, but am looking at 2 sticks of Corsair CMX5123200C2PT memory when I get my IC7-G (and not planning on doing any serious overclocking with it).

Any comments/suggestions on the choice?
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Your choice as it stands is fine, the Corsair stuff is very good. However, as your intention not to do any "serious" overclocking may change, it might be worth getting something a little faster so you've got headroom to play if the mood takes you. ;-)
 
"AArDvarK" <cravdraa@yahoo*SPAMLESS*.com> wrote:

Is the Corsair on the Abit compatibility list? I use the generic Kingston, dual channel optimized DDR400 and it's on the list. IS7 regular board here. Alex
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Not sure if Corsair in on the list but I have 4 * 256Mb Corsair sticks in mine.

"Randy Schroder" wrote:

I've seen all the posts for overclocking memory, but am looking at 2 sticks of Corsair CMX5123200C2PT memory when I get my IC7-G (and not planning on doing any serious overclocking with it).

Any comments/suggestions on the choice?

Thanks
Randy Schroder
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"SteveyWonder" wrote:

"AArDvarK" <cravdraa@yahoo*SPAMLESS*.com> wrote:

Is the Corsair on the Abit compatibility list? I use the
generic Kingston, dual channel optimized DDR400
and it's on the list. IS7 regular board here.
Alex

Not sure if Corsair in on the list but I have 4 * 256Mb Corsair sticks in mine.
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Which board are you using with four sticks of ram? Is PAT enabled?

On my IC7, PAT was enabled until I went from two sticks to four, then Sandra showed PAT disabled and memory benchmarks dropped 800 points.

I'm looking for others with similar, or dissimilar, experiences for comparison.
 
Actually, I looked for a compatibility list, but didn't see one. I'll look some more to try and find it.

Thanks

"AArDvarK" <cravdraa@yahoo*SPAMLESS*.com> wrote:

Is the Corsair on the Abit compatibility list? I use the generic Kingston, dual channel optimized DDR400 and it's on the list. IS7 regular board here. Alex

"Randy Schroder" wrote:

I've seen all the posts for overclocking memory, but am looking at 2 sticks
of Corsair CMX5123200C2PT memory when I get my IC7-G (and not planning on doing any serious overclocking with it).

Any comments/suggestions on the choice?

Thanks
Randy Schroder
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OK. So, it sounds like the brand is OK then.

Thanks for the info.

Randy Schroder

"SteveyWonder" wrote:

"AArDvarK" <cravdraa@yahoo*SPAMLESS*.com> wrote:

Is the Corsair on the Abit compatibility list? I use the generic Kingston, dual channel optimized DDR400 and it's on the list. IS7 regular board here. Alex

Not sure if Corsair in on the list but I have 4 * 256Mb Corsair sticks in mine.

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Thanks for the info, Richard. I thought about that too--maybe getting the 3500 (or higher) stuff, just to be sure.

Randy Schroder

"Richard Hopkins" wrote:

"Randy Schroder" wrote:

I've seen all the posts for overclocking memory, but am looking at
2 sticks of Corsair CMX5123200C2PT memory when I get my
IC7-G (and not planning on doing any serious overclocking with it).

Any comments/suggestions on the choice?

Your choice as it stands is fine, the Corsair stuff is very good. However, as your intention not to do any "serious" overclocking may change, it might be worth getting something a little faster so you've got headroom to play if the mood takes you. ;-)
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I am running Corsair XMS3500 (2 512 Mb sticks) in my IC7-G...
 
"Randy Schroder" wrote:
Thanks for the info, Richard. I thought about that too--maybe getting the 3500 (or higher) stuff, just to be sure.

Randy Schroder

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"Randy Schroder" wrote:

I've seen all the posts for overclocking memory, but am looking at ...
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Will putting 4 sticks of ram enable the dual channel mode of does it have to be two sticks only in the 1+3 or 2+4 slots? Reason I am asking is because a friend of mine is selling his Corsair Twinx 512mb (2x256) ram and I wanted to get another of the same set to push the 1 gig mark. Sorry I'm still kinda new to dual channel.
 
"Kris" wrote:

Will putting 4 sticks of ram enable the dual channel mode of does it have to be two sticks only in the 1+3 or 2+4 slots? Reason I am asking is because a friend of mine is selling his Corsair Twinx 512mb (2x256) ram and I wanted to get another of the same set to push the 1 gig mark. Sorry I'm still kinda new to dual channel.
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Dual channel works with either two or four sticks on an IC7-G, but be warned four sticks might disable PAT. That's not a huge hit, but it's not ideal.

Unless you really need a gig of ram, I'd go with 2x256.
 
four sticks should still run in dual channel mode but will frequently raise the latency of the system to the point that PAT (Performance mode) is disabled.
 
or 2 x 512 for a gig... that is what I run with dual channel and PAT enabled.
 
"TomG" wrote:
four sticks should still run in dual channel mode but will frequently raise the latency of the system to the point that PAT (Performance mode) is disabled.

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Thanks everybody!! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
 
On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 12:21:26 GMT, Skid wrote:
"Kris" wrote:

Will putting 4 sticks of ram enable the dual channel mode of does it
have to be two sticks only in the 1+3 or 2+4 slots? Reason I am asking
is because a friend of mine is selling his Corsair Twinx 512mb (2x256)
ram and I wanted to get another of the same set to push the 1 gig
mark. Sorry I'm still kinda new to dual channel.

Dual channel works with either two or four sticks on an IC7-G, but be warned four sticks might disable PAT. That's not a huge hit, but it's not ideal. ...
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Does the 4-sticks-of-ram-disabling-PAT issue have anything to do with the type of RAM used? Is better quality ram less likely to cause this to happen, or is it some sort of deficiency of the motherboard itself?

I've just ordered an IC7-G myself with 2 sticks of 256MB each, but I was strongly considering going with 1GB.
 
I went with 1 Gb as well but did it with two 512 MB sticks. I don't think the kind of ram being used has much to do with it but I could be wrong. the extra latency induced by having all 4 slots filled seems to be more of the culprit.
 
I only use two sticks of ram in channel 1and 3 or 2 and 4. As Tom said, 2X512 will work just fine. Just remember to bump the DDR vol. to 2.7 or 2.8. I don't care for what anybody else might tell you. What works, works. Ram likes voltage, OC or not. My system is RACKED , and no reboots. IC&-G Max2

Corsaire 2X256 UNMATCHED pc3200
I'm not going to go into the specifices as all Computer builders know what I'm talking about. What blows my mind is the failure of the simple act of READING the MANAUAL. Even doing so, you need to investigate what needs to be done, what you need to do,and have the right equipment to do such. "RESERCH PEOPLE". I REINTERATE. "RESERCH"

"READ, PEOPLE, READ"

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My apolojese for being an A$$ but,.....sigh...it just hurts. :)
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Nah ... none 'needed'.
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You just gotta resolve to live with the well_known " Life Un_Match Problem " ... aka "LUMP" ...

Its 'simple ...
. not enuf 'hu_mans' ...
. too many human assholes
ergo ...
a surplus of 'assholes' over 'hu_mans'.

Otherwize,
have a great 'day' ... w/Day_Pass or not, Qed.
 
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