Ive been comparing some benchmark tests recently and have come to the conclusion that the average pc with similar stats are easily trampling all over my low scores. I feel this has all come down to the ram i am currently using.
Here is the information from everest about my ram
Field Value
Memory Module Properties
Module Name Micron Tech. 16VDDT12864AG335DB
Serial Number 56D95B33h
Manufacture Date Week 42 / 2004
Module Size 1024 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed PC2700 (166 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage SSTL 2.5
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us), Self-Refresh
Memory Timings
@ 166 MHz 2.5-3-3-7 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
@ 133 MHz 2.0-3-3-6 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Memory Module Features
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Not Supported
Precharge All Not Supported
Write1/Read Burst Not Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported
Memory Module Manufacturer
Company Name Micron Technology, Inc.
Product Information http://www.micron.com/products/category.jsp?path=/DRAM
This is the information on my motherboard:
Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 02/17/2005-MS-7025-6A61CM4DC-00
Motherboard Name MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum (MS-7025)
Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type AMD Hammer
Real Clock 200 MHz
Effective Clock 200 MHz
HyperTransport Clock 800 MHz
Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type DDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 167 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 335 MHz
Bandwidth 2679 MB/s
Motherboard Physical Info
CPU Sockets/Slots 1 Socket 939
Expansion Slots 5 PCI, 1 AGP
RAM Slots 4 DDR DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio, Dual Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394
Form Factor ATX
Motherboard Size 240 mm x 300 mm
Motherboard Chipset nForce3-Ultra
Extra Features CoreCell, Dynamic Overclocking Technology
Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name Micro-Star International
Product Information http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_list.php
BIOS Download http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php
My main question is, why cant i run the ram at 333mhz ddr speed, because then surely my performance will double? It may be the case that the ram just isnt good enough as the mobo support dual channel mode. Im looking to upgrade soon but for now i just want to try and at least sneak closer to what my pc could possibly be.
My Pc Specs:
AMD 64 bit 3200+
1 stick of 1 gig ram 2700
200gb Hard drive
Geforce 6800gt 256mb
Here are some other things i noticed in the bios that are set, i dont know exactly what they are so i thought it would be best if i let you know what they were:
Agp Aperature 256mb
Agp 3.0 speed - auto
agp fast write - off
current ddr 166 mhz
high performance mode - manual
ht frequency 4x
agp frequeny 66
Cpu Fsb Freq 200mhz
Cpu vid 1.500v
2t mem timing
Im sorry theres so much information but i really need some help, and would really appreciate assistance.
Many Thanks
Stearsy
Here is the information from everest about my ram
Field Value
Memory Module Properties
Module Name Micron Tech. 16VDDT12864AG335DB
Serial Number 56D95B33h
Manufacture Date Week 42 / 2004
Module Size 1024 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed PC2700 (166 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage SSTL 2.5
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us), Self-Refresh
Memory Timings
@ 166 MHz 2.5-3-3-7 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
@ 133 MHz 2.0-3-3-6 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Memory Module Features
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Not Supported
Precharge All Not Supported
Write1/Read Burst Not Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported
Memory Module Manufacturer
Company Name Micron Technology, Inc.
Product Information http://www.micron.com/products/category.jsp?path=/DRAM
This is the information on my motherboard:
Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 02/17/2005-MS-7025-6A61CM4DC-00
Motherboard Name MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum (MS-7025)
Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type AMD Hammer
Real Clock 200 MHz
Effective Clock 200 MHz
HyperTransport Clock 800 MHz
Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type DDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 167 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 335 MHz
Bandwidth 2679 MB/s
Motherboard Physical Info
CPU Sockets/Slots 1 Socket 939
Expansion Slots 5 PCI, 1 AGP
RAM Slots 4 DDR DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio, Dual Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394
Form Factor ATX
Motherboard Size 240 mm x 300 mm
Motherboard Chipset nForce3-Ultra
Extra Features CoreCell, Dynamic Overclocking Technology
Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name Micro-Star International
Product Information http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_list.php
BIOS Download http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php
My main question is, why cant i run the ram at 333mhz ddr speed, because then surely my performance will double? It may be the case that the ram just isnt good enough as the mobo support dual channel mode. Im looking to upgrade soon but for now i just want to try and at least sneak closer to what my pc could possibly be.
My Pc Specs:
AMD 64 bit 3200+
1 stick of 1 gig ram 2700
200gb Hard drive
Geforce 6800gt 256mb
Here are some other things i noticed in the bios that are set, i dont know exactly what they are so i thought it would be best if i let you know what they were:
Agp Aperature 256mb
Agp 3.0 speed - auto
agp fast write - off
current ddr 166 mhz
high performance mode - manual
ht frequency 4x
agp frequeny 66
Cpu Fsb Freq 200mhz
Cpu vid 1.500v
2t mem timing
Im sorry theres so much information but i really need some help, and would really appreciate assistance.
Many Thanks
Stearsy