4x 2gb in Asus P5k
4x 2gb in Asus P5k
I'm working on achieving 4x 2gb in my Asus P5k. It's a bit tricky since the sticks aren't compatible. So far I have:
- 3x Ballistic Firestix with 4-4-4-12 timings (PC6400) @ 2.0V
- 2x OCZ Platinum with 5-4-4-15 timings (PC6400) @ 2.1V
Right now the system is running with 3x Ballistic FIrestix and 1x OCZ, but I'm concerned it might slow things down because it's using dual channel. Also, I keep running into errors when using the second OCZ.
Bios details:
FSB at 425Mhz
Dram Volt at 2.1
Timings 5-4-4-15
NB Volt 1.55
It would be advisable to use identical sticks in the dual channel slots. Avoid depending on crashes as a sign of stability — instead, execute the free version of memtest86 from HERE and verify that this setup maintains stability during several test runs. Any issues should be addressed promptly.
Yes, various sticks often don't work well together.
I would stick with the configuration you've identified as stable. Using dual (or quad) channels offers only a slight performance boost, something you'd only notice in tests—not in everyday use. It's not worth investing in a new matching set for an older system.
Yeah, it's not worth buying new sticks, that's right. It's just for hobby and to learn overclocking.
About five minutes after my first post it crashed, probably because of the 8GB stable. I'd like to get the 8GB working. So, have you really answered yet, or haven't I misunderstood? Would mixing OCZ and Ballistic in a Dual Channel setup really slow things down, or is it okay as long as they all run at the same speed?
It would be advisable to use identical sticks in the dual channel slots. Avoid depending on crashes as a sign of stability — instead, execute the free version of memtest86 from HERE and verify that this setup maintains stability during several test runs. Any issues should be addressed promptly.