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Choosing RAM for X58, config tweaks, and OC adventures

Choosing RAM for X58, config tweaks, and OC adventures

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01-09-2016, 12:43 PM
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I’m preparing for a quick build of my ghetto loop soon. I’ve already started putting together the parts and need my X58 bench ready at a lower cost. A 1GB RAM upgrade won’t suffice even with a high-end stick running at 2200 MHz, so I’ll opt for three-quarters of a 1GB stick now. Storage is tight, and my GPU is struggling (250 TH/s). I’m thinking about swapping the CPU later to something like the E5649. For the processor, I’m focusing on Elpida and PSC 1Gbit ICs because they offer high OC and fast timing. I’ll be benchmarking up to around 1.55 GHz clock with 2V DRAM, which would drop to 1.4–1.45 GHz and 1.9–2V DRAM if I run it daily—about 1.4–1.45 GHz and 1.9–2V. If I keep it up, 2V DRAM will be needed. The main concern is performance versus power, especially with the base Hyper options. I’m considering whether the PSX 1Gbit X series (1Gb x-series) could work as a backup if I can’t find any better options.
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01-09-2016, 12:43 PM #1

I’m preparing for a quick build of my ghetto loop soon. I’ve already started putting together the parts and need my X58 bench ready at a lower cost. A 1GB RAM upgrade won’t suffice even with a high-end stick running at 2200 MHz, so I’ll opt for three-quarters of a 1GB stick now. Storage is tight, and my GPU is struggling (250 TH/s). I’m thinking about swapping the CPU later to something like the E5649. For the processor, I’m focusing on Elpida and PSC 1Gbit ICs because they offer high OC and fast timing. I’ll be benchmarking up to around 1.55 GHz clock with 2V DRAM, which would drop to 1.4–1.45 GHz and 1.9–2V DRAM if I run it daily—about 1.4–1.45 GHz and 1.9–2V. If I keep it up, 2V DRAM will be needed. The main concern is performance versus power, especially with the base Hyper options. I’m considering whether the PSX 1Gbit X series (1Gb x-series) could work as a backup if I can’t find any better options.

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