- Feb 26, 2004
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Hi!
This is my first post here, I'm really hoping you guru's can help me out...
I just upgraded from Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT to Corsair TWINX1024-4000PRO to increase my overclocking potential as well as be able to use a 1:1 divider and enable PAT/MAM. Prior to replacing the memory modules, I ran a set of benchmarks so that I could see how much of an improvement I would get. The various benchmarks included UT2003, SiSoft Sandra, Super PI, Memtest86, etc. I ran each one 3 times (rebooting after each BM), and noted down the averages. I then installed the new modules, and re-ran the battery of benchmarks. All of the benchmarks ran flawlessly, without any errors.
Afterwards, I compared the results and was stunned to find out that both sets of memory modules performed within 1% of each other?!?! The UT2003 numbers were EXACTLY the same??? What gives- I was expecting a 5% to 10% increase in speed/bandwidth??? Can you please let me know if the new modules are bad, or if I set something up incorrectly? Or, do the slower memory timings negate the increased memory bus speed? Lastly, if you could tell me why PAT/MAM is not enabled, even with the 1:1 ratio, I would really appreciate it. My configurations are listed below:
Setup #1
P2.4C running at 3.0GHz using 250MHz FSB
Asus P4P800 Deluxe
Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT running at 320MHz with a 5:4 Divider
Timings set to 2-3-3-6-8
PCI:AGP locked at 33:66
"PERFORMANCE" set to "STANDARD"
"MEMORY ACCELERATION MODE" set to "OFF"
Setup #2
P2.4C running at 3.0GHz using 250MHz FSB
Asus P4P800 Deluxe
Corsair TWINX1024-4000PRO running at 500MHz with a 1:1 Divider
Timings set to 3-4-4-8-8
PCI:AGP locked at 33:66
"PERFORMANCE" set to "STANDARD"
"MEMORY ACCELERATION MODE" set to "ON" (Although it was shown as 'Disabled' in CPUID)
Thanks in advance for your help, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!
This is my first post here, I'm really hoping you guru's can help me out...
I just upgraded from Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT to Corsair TWINX1024-4000PRO to increase my overclocking potential as well as be able to use a 1:1 divider and enable PAT/MAM. Prior to replacing the memory modules, I ran a set of benchmarks so that I could see how much of an improvement I would get. The various benchmarks included UT2003, SiSoft Sandra, Super PI, Memtest86, etc. I ran each one 3 times (rebooting after each BM), and noted down the averages. I then installed the new modules, and re-ran the battery of benchmarks. All of the benchmarks ran flawlessly, without any errors.
Afterwards, I compared the results and was stunned to find out that both sets of memory modules performed within 1% of each other?!?! The UT2003 numbers were EXACTLY the same??? What gives- I was expecting a 5% to 10% increase in speed/bandwidth??? Can you please let me know if the new modules are bad, or if I set something up incorrectly? Or, do the slower memory timings negate the increased memory bus speed? Lastly, if you could tell me why PAT/MAM is not enabled, even with the 1:1 ratio, I would really appreciate it. My configurations are listed below:
Setup #1
P2.4C running at 3.0GHz using 250MHz FSB
Asus P4P800 Deluxe
Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT running at 320MHz with a 5:4 Divider
Timings set to 2-3-3-6-8
PCI:AGP locked at 33:66
"PERFORMANCE" set to "STANDARD"
"MEMORY ACCELERATION MODE" set to "OFF"
Setup #2
P2.4C running at 3.0GHz using 250MHz FSB
Asus P4P800 Deluxe
Corsair TWINX1024-4000PRO running at 500MHz with a 1:1 Divider
Timings set to 3-4-4-8-8
PCI:AGP locked at 33:66
"PERFORMANCE" set to "STANDARD"
"MEMORY ACCELERATION MODE" set to "ON" (Although it was shown as 'Disabled' in CPUID)
Thanks in advance for your help, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!