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Memory and Oc

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azBlueMach1

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Ok guys - I have read the FAQs and stuff, but I need some expert guidance.

First off, I have a p4 2.4a overclocked to 3.2ghz. It is running on an MSI NEO board (865 cs), and I have 1x256 OCZ PC4200. Graphics provided by a non/oc Evga6600gt.

I think the fact that I only have 256mb is killing me in doom3 and benchies, so I want to add more ram. Here are my questions:

1.) I think I went a little over the top with the pc4200. That is rated for 533mhz or 267mhz fsb. Since I have a 2.4a, with a FSB of 533 which /4 = 133 running stock with an 18x multiplier - then 180mhz fsb = 3.2ghz for me. PC3200 is rated at 200mhz, right? Would I be ok scrapping the 4200 and going with 1 GB of 3200 ram?

2.) Which is better, 2 sticks or 4?

3.) Given the stuff above, what should be my driving factor on RAM selection?
 
My buddy just reminded me that your not supposed to switch memory type after you have had your system running a while - Any opinions on this rumor?
 
Complete lie, yeah 4200 is quite ambitious for a locked p4, but I wouldnt go with just pc3200.

Oh yeah, two chips are better than four. =)
 
azBlueMach1 said:
My buddy just reminded me that your not supposed to switch memory type after you have had your system running a while - Any opinions on this rumor?
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that is some ridiculous shit.. where did he come up with that?
 
well who care's abought that it maybe a lie or not you never really know in the world these days like they say go with some nice 400mhz with some tight time's 2-2-2-5 my IMO go Corsair XL pro or no pro there are other sticks out there I just have been with coarsair cause never had problem's with any of there sticks in my life time and they have a real good RMA service
 
the pc4200 is fine but how many megabytes is it? :confused:
you should be able to run sync(1:1) with fsb of the chip overclocked.
 
Sgt.Corleone said:
the pc4200 is fine but how many megabytes is it? :confused:
you should be able to run sync(1:1) with fsb of the chip overclocked.
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note he has a 2.4a witch means 533 fsb he will be lucky to get past 810fsb
 
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