DeathAdder Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 System Specs: PS: Enermax EG465P-VE (FCA) 430W (pretty sure) CPU: Intel P4 3.2Ghz 800fsb HT Memory: TWINX1024-3200LLPro (512x2) Mobo: Gigabyte 8KNXP Rev 2.0 (Non-Ultra) DPS2 installed BIOS FG Video: nVidia Geforce Ti4600 (soon to be a BFG 5950 Ultra) Sound: SB Audigy 2 ZS Plat w/ LiveDrive HDs: 4xWD 30gig 7200Rpm ATA100 (IDE Raid 0+1) NIC: On-board Intel Pro/1000 CT Roms: 2x Lite-On CDRW(48x and 52x Masters on IDE 1 and 2) Floppy: Generic Misc: DigitalDoc5 Fan Controller No Overclocking attempted or required. Underclocking is unacceptable. BIOS Settings: Reset everything to Optimized defaults, configured the IDE RAID - anything I'm not using is disabled (IE: COM Ports, LPT Port, SATA, USB 2.0 etc). Fresh WinXP Pro SP1 install. Latest and greatest drivers/updates for everything listed above. For the most part, the system seems fairly stable, however: Problem: Running MemTest86 v3.0 Mem stick 1 in slot1,2,3,4,5,6 tested ok Mem stick 2 in slot 1,2,3,4,5,6 test 5 failed Mem stick 1 slot 1,2,3 Mem stick 2 in slot 3,4,5 test 5 failed Mem stick 2 slot 1,2,3 Mem stick 1 in slot 3,4,5 tests ok MemTest86 reporting 1024Meg RAM @ 2563MB/s Sandra SiSoft results attached (a little low?) 3dMark03 results, under 2000pts (horrible IMO) I did a forum search for 8knxp and read every thread, saw multiple suggestions for different timings and voltages. There were so many suggestions and options, it's almost impossible to test them all without going crazy and ripping out the rest of my hair. I know it's been mentioned that the 8KNXP is known for issues with the Corsair Memory. My Questions: 1> Do you recommend a different memory config for this system? Maybe a different Corsair set or a different manufacture all together? 2> Since the one memory stick showed continuous failures, should I have the set RMA'd? 2a> If yes to the RMA - Would you suggest going via Corsair or NewEgg (if I can)? 3> What exactly is that "Top Performance" option in the advanced BIOS settings? 4> Also in the advanced BIOS settings is an option for: CIA: Cruse;Full Throttle;Turbo; etc... what is this, exactly? I do not have another system qualified to test the memory in, nor do I have any other memory to test in this system. I selected Corsair b/c I know their name and know their quality. I particularly liked this set of memory b/c of the black heat sinks and LED indicators (looks nice with the window kit and blue LED fans). I chose the 8KNXP simply b/c it has all the features I require, mainly the IDE Raid (0+1) and I liked the idea of the DPS2 6-phase power system. At the time of purchase, the only other option was a Soyo Dragon something or other, and according is multiple test sites, the 8KNXP out performed the Soyo board in all tests. Performance and stability are a must... instability and BSOD are not optional. I do this work for a living and deal with enough of this crap at work, I don't not need to bring these issues home with me. System operation includes intense gaming, heavy graphics work, image editing, and web site design... Feel free to PM me, e-mail me directly or reply to this thread. Thanks for you time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathAdder Posted January 23, 2004 Author Share Posted January 23, 2004 Here's the Sandra SiSfoft results: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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