So, currently running a mobo with ddr2 667. Looking to upgrade to a 1333 mobo because i have a proc that supports up to that, plus the mobo is kinda low end, it was just meant as a replacement. I've been tending to lean towards ddr2 because it's much cheaper. Is the performance boost from ddr3 worth the money to invest in a board that supports it? if not i was going to upgrade to something supporting ddr2 1066 or ddr2 1200.
ddr2 vs ddr3
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prety sure that is the model. bought it to replace a asus p4pe-x that died on me. Seemed like it was time to upgrade from p4 anyway, got an e6550 in there the new board. Only problem is the board is stock 1066 and the e6550 is stock 1333. Got it clocked somewhere in between stable ... cant remember the exact fsb....
prety sure that is the model. bought it to replace a asus p4pe-x that died on me. Seemed like it was time to upgrade from p4 anyway, got an e6550 in there the new board. Only problem is the board is stock 1066 and the e6550 is stock 1333. Got it clocked somewhere in between stable ... cant remember the exact fsb....
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As b1g stated, ddr3 doesnt not offer the performance to match its price right now. Maybe once nehalem comes out and does away with the FSB it will be better.
just went and checked. fsb currently clocked at 4X311. Couldn't get much higher without not being able to boot to windows. Could get to BIOS at about 315-318 i think. Currently the thing is idle at 34C according to sandra (and for whatever reason speedfan says 24.5C), stock HS.
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Speedfan is usually around 15C off.
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