Gigabyte X48T DQ6 Living Review

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cellshock is just some serious performing memory!...i am a believer...i doubt if i could even approach that with my GSkill DDR-1600 memory...i wonder if there will be a decrease in performance once they come out with 2 x 2gb sticks....my understanding, they only make the 2 x 1gb sticks currently..correct???

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Cellshock Yes they only do 2gb DDR3 kits. I think there usually is a performance hit 4Gb v 2Gb , though the gap is probably being eroded.

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it was the 'yankee' in me to spoof you on the 7X multi...hehehe...i gathered that it was the 8X multi.

Sorry I missed that this am , can't have been awake yet

Ran Prime overnight 9.5Hr Prime stable

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Tried 7-7-7-12 at 1700Mhz again using the 3.33D strap/divider. 511x7.5

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Bios Settings

GIGABYTE GA X48T DQ6 Clock Settings

MB Intelligent Tweaker (MIT)
Robust Graphics Booster...........: Turbo
CPU Clock Ratio...................: 7.5
CPU Frequency.....................: Manual
CPU Host Clock Control............: 3,825Mhz
CPU Host Frequency(Mhz)...........: 510mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz).......: 104Mhz
C.I.A.2...........................: Disabled
Performance Enhance...............: Turbo
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)....: 3.33D
Memory Frequency(Mhz).............: 1,700Mhz
DRAM Timing Selectable ...........: Manual
Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time (tCL)............: 7
DRAM RAS# to CAS#  (tRCD).........: 7
DRAM RAS# Precharge (tRP).........: 7
Precharge Delay (tRAS)............: 12
Advanced Timing Control
ACT to ACT Delay(tRRD)............: 5
Rank Write to READ Delay (tWTR)...: 5
Write To Precharge Delay (tWR)....: 10
Refresh to ACT Delay (tRFC).......: 60
Read To Precharge Delay (tRTP)....: 5
Static tREAD Value (tRD)..........:8
Static tREAD Phase Adj............: Auto
Command Rate (CMD)................: 1N
Clock Driving and Skew Control
CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control...: 800mV
CPU Clock Skew Control............:  Normal
(G)MCH Clock Skew Control.........: Normal
System Voltage Control () = Base Voltages
DDR3 OverVoltage Control...(1.50v): +0.35v
PCI-E OverVoltage Control.,(1.50v): +0.10v
FSB OverVoltage Control....(1.10v): +0.20v
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control,(1.45v): +0.30v
CPU GTLREF1 Voltage*.......(67%)..: Auto
CPU GTLREF2 Voltage*.......(61%)..: Normal
Loadline Calibration..............: Auto
CPU Voltage Control...............: 1.33125
Normal CPU Vcore..................: 1.1175
Note: * Hidden Features Press [CTRL] + [F1] from main Menu to Access
Advanced Bios Features
CPU Multi-Threading...............: Disabled
Limit CPUID Max to 3..............: Disabled
No-Execute Memory Protect.........: Disabled
CPU Enhanced Halt(CIE)............: Disabled
CPU Thermal Monitor 2.............: Enabled
CPU EIST Function.................: Disabled
Virtuaalization Technology........:  Disabled

[Ace-a-Rue]

Originally Posted by supershanks

Sorry I missed that this am , can't have been awake yet

that's 'ok' mate, i understand the complications from deprived sleep

Ran Prime overnight 9.5Hr Prime stable

do-ya think that you could round that up to 10 hours

actually, nice show!

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do-ya think that you could round that up to 10 hours

it's the accountant in me

Think those 6-6-6-12 are a bit out of line when you look at this it highlights the low 1600Mhz copy that you spotted

I think of course it's probably down to the fairly arbitary speeds i've selected. None , have been tested as being the max speed for those timings. I've a feeling looking at the results that the 480x7.5 @3.33D could be pushed a bit further ?. There's only really the read bench that shows any linearity with the other 2 speeds.

[Ace-a-Rue]

it just goes to show you that higher memory speed won't get you the best "overall" performance.

like your chart!

[Clunk]

Does that slowdown happen only at certain FSBs or all the way through the 1600 strap? Could it be like the old 965 chipset strap changeover?

it's the accountant in me

Uuuurgh

[supershanks]

Took the 6-6-6-12 clock up a bit

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Got up to 510, but don't ya hate it when this happens


So will settle for a nice stable 500
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Brings the bench comparison closer in line, but there is still a dip in 1650.

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Thought I'd give >4k a shot. Could only get ram to stick at 6:5 2.40B though still it allows 5-5-5-12, so can't be all bad


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