Best Core 2 Series Desktops-Results and Specs

[mykhal c]

mykahl,

What would you recommend for timing of this RAM? web page

Like Guitardom, I set the timings according to the first page of this thread--5-5-5-15.

Thanks.

from your link...

Tech Spec
Capacity 2GB (2 x 1GB)
Speed DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Cas Latency 4
Timing 4-4-4-12
Voltage 2.1V
Heat Spreader Yes
Features SLI certified
Recommend Use High Performance or Gaming Memory

typically the DDR2 800 ram is designed to run at the tighter timings of 4-4-4-12. sunburst's post on page 1 is for those with DDR2 1066 ram whose timings typically have to be set looser, 5-5-5-15. so for your DDR2800 you should see a performance gain with the tighter settings of 4-4-4-12. hope that helps

[Teolin]

I'll try it. Thank you. I'm sneaking out of work right now...

[guitardom]

mushkin ram

it does say 4-4-4-12 for specs. i do have it at 5-5-5-15 now. am in the middle of some 250 gig data transfer of my sample drive, so will be a bit before i can fix it

are there other settings on the first page i should be aware of that might be different for me?? other bios tweaks that should be done early on?? i believe i mentioned i have a p5k-e. just want to get this thing rockin'!!!thanx for your help!

oh and i am using a bla modded 002. 7.4 cs4

[mykhal c]

mushkin ram

it does say 4-4-4-12 for specs. i do have it at 5-5-5-15 now. am in the middle of some 250 gig data transfer of my sample drive, so will be a bit before i can fix it

are there other settings on the first page i should be aware of that might be different for me?? other bios tweaks that should be done early on?? i believe i mentioned i have a p5k-e. just want to get this thing rockin'!!!thanx for your help!

oh and i am using a bla modded 002. 7.4 cs4

no that's really the only one that is unique to DRAM speed. you should be good and rockin' on everythin' else!!

[guitardom]

finally finished all the drive transfers i had, then went to work!!

changed the ram settings, basic os tweaks, nothing crazy, and sunbursts bios settings from the first page.

hit 238-239 d verbs!!!! much happier and a bit calmer now!!

interested in overclocking a bit maybe soon, but in good shape. got a few more things to install then should be in good shape.

have not tried it with all my plugs installed, pulled them out for this test.

thanks guys, and glad to join the team

feels weird to leave the quadzilla page, been there since day 1....

[mykhal c]

welcome!! glad you are tweaked and dialed in!! and remember you're only a thread away from your first stompin' grounds!!!!

post your full build/specs and i'll add you to the page 1 builds

[mlickiss]

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has posted their builds, I was no longer even able to run Pro Tools on my little P4 without errors popping, now I ran a rough reverb 2.0 test (I did not remove my other plug-ins including my VSTs) and got around 250 without any kind of overclock (I don't trust myself). Sunburst and Mykhal-I cannot say thanks enough. I am a computer building noob and would have been at an absolute loss without reading the great advice on this post. I could not be happier.
Thanks again-
Lickiss
Q9450
4 GB Corsair Dominator 1066
Asus P5k
Sony Optiarc DVD/CD Ligthscribe
Seagate barracuda Sata 250GB - System
Seagate barracuda Sata500 Gb - Audio
Biostar GE force 8400 256MB
Rosewill Tower w/ 450W power

[mykhal c]

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has posted their builds, I was no longer even able to run Pro Tools on my little P4 without errors popping, now I ran a rough reverb 2.0 test (I did not remove my other plug-ins including my VSTs) and got around 250 without any kind of overclock (I don't trust myself). Sunburst and Mykhal-I cannot say thanks enough. I am a computer building noob and would have been at an absolute loss without reading the great advice on this post. I could not be happier.
Thanks again-
Lickiss
Q9450
4 GB Corsair Dominator 1066
Asus P5k
Sony Optiarc DVD/CD Ligthscribe
Seagate barracuda Sata 250GB - System
Seagate barracuda Sata500 Gb - Audio
Biostar GE force 8400 256MB
Rosewill Tower w/ 450W power

excellent and congrats!! i'll add ya to the list so others can benefit also btw, which version of PT and which interface?? thanks!!!

[mlickiss]

7.4 with the music Production toolkit. The test was done with an old MBOX, at my main place I have an 002Rack, I will post those numbers when I actually get up there.
Thanks again.

[guitardom]

welcome!! glad you are tweaked and dialed in!! and remember you're only a thread away from your first stompin' grounds!!!!

post your full build/specs and i'll add you to the page 1 builds

asus p5k-e
q6600
arctic cooling freezer pro 7
corsair 620hx psu
mushkin ddr2 800 pc2 6400 4 GB
asus en7300gt silent 256mb
seagate 80GB system drive sata 3.0
wd raptor 10,000 rpm 74GB audio drive
seagate 500GB samples drive sata 3.0
p link 4 space rackmount case

pro tools 7.4 cs 4 w/ mptk
002
239 d verbs.


which has me curious, how are you guys hitting the 250 and above!!!???