Are gaming RAMs (Kingston HyperX series and Corsair XMS series) usually meant for overclocking? Because I don't want to overclock since I don't know how and I heard it hurts you RAM. And are the specs they give (ex: 2-3-3-6) overclocked specs. I heard that you maually had to set the timing in the BIOS screens, thus making it the overclocked specs. Which of the following RAM do you reccomend?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=10013382%201052308477&bop=And&SrchInDesc=gaming&Page=1
Feel free to post any other RAM you would reccomend. I have an ASUS P5RC-LE (Altair-GL8). I am looking for 2 gigs only.
2007-04-20 01:00:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Well I enjoy how everyone gave there little rants about the dangers of overclocking, when you said in the question that you didn't want to overclock. Why try to convince someone not to do something they have already decided not to do?
Anyway, here is a good tip to buying RAM if you don't want to overclock, you just want to plug it into the motherboard and have it set the timings automatically. Look for RAM that uses the default voltage, for DDR it would be 2.5V. RAMs that use a higher voltage are generally ones meant for overclocking, hence they need more volts. If you have a speed of RAM in mind, I can help you find a set that will work for you. Send me an email, its in my profile.
2007-04-20 09:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overclick until it quits working... then back off.
Really... if you have a 3 GHz CPU, and you overclock by 5%, my math says 3.15 GHz. Why get all hot and bothered by a fraction faster. When I say HOT, overclocking these CPUs will reduce their life.
You see, in the Pentium classic days, you could get an additional 25 percent and MORE from overclocking. That was when it was worth it. But with the new AMD and P4 chips, you can't crank it up much beyond the basic specs.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-04-20 01:06:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't matter if it is meant for overclocking, you choose to overclock. And manually setting timings isn't overclocking unless the timings are lower than what it says. But overclocking is easy, and as long as you don't try to reach speeds that are insanely high, no damage will come to your computer. I recommend corsair xms series.
2007-04-20 02:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by scooter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overclocking will on day blow ur whole MB up if u don't look out for the temperature(sadly u cant monitor the temperature of ur RAM), so i recommend not to overclock unless a game works very slowly.
Download temperature monitoring software, which ur MB manufacture will give, u can also overclock from windows also from the BIOS.
Set warning alarms for temperature at 60C....that sud be the temp. for ur processor
2007-04-20 02:54:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not think of overclocking a 2gb of RAM.IT is hell of alot for todays gaming.On my personal experience if u overclock it will heat up very quickly and u need to keep the cabinet open in an AC room.This is very risky and may even physically dangerous to u also.
In slang u are raping your RAM if u overclock.
2gig of RAM is a lot for todays gaming and it would easily satisfy your needs.
2007-04-20 04:09:39 · answer #5 · answered by Bokkasum R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you have a proprietary LGA775 type motherboard for Compaq and it uses ddr2 RAM. The link you provided is for ddr400 RAM w/c is not compatible w/ your motherboard.
Gaming RAM that runs on tight timings tend to benefit AMD64 processors more.
I believe your motherboard is the type that has none or just minimal options to tweak RAM, unlike enthusiast boards. Just go for the value RAM offerings from the reputable makers. There are so many of them now.
2007-04-20 02:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 00:48:20 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always used "Transcend" RAM at factory set 667 mhz and never had a problem. It is affordable and very reliable. I do some serious gaming.
2007-04-20 01:07:00 · answer #8 · answered by David B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋