Going back into the Abit BIOS, I decided to go all out and push the RAM and CPU as far it will go. I maxed out the RAM voltage at 2.9V and modded the P4 2.4B to trick the motherboard into thinking it runs at 1.85V stock (you can find out how to do this little trick here). Here is the memory score with the RAM running at 454MHz.
Eat my dusk RAMBUS! :D Before the P4 voltage mod, running at 170 front side bus wasn't that stable because the maximum CPU voltage the IT7 MAX would supply was 1.725V. However things became rock stable at 1.85V. The Koolance case was doing a great job at keeping the CPU cool and I felt I can push it still higher. The question now is who will hit the limit first, the CPU or the RAM?
Now this is really smoking! I knew I would be able to push the OCZ PC 3500 pass its 434MHz stock speed but I wasn't expecting it to be able to hit 494MHz! It's wasn't 100% stable at this speed. However I think the problem has more to do with the CPU hitting its limits than the RAM. Either way, I doubt any overclocker will be complaining here. Using the OCZ PC 3500 RAM, I was able to push my P4 2.4B all the way to 3.33GHz!
OCZ RAM cost more than standard PC 2700 RAM but for the serious overclocker seeking ultimate performance the extra cost is well worth it. OCZ Technology sells their RAM though dealers like Cold Concept and RAMStore.ca. One thing for sure, you're going to reach the limits of your CPU before you reach the limits of this RAM.
The Goods
- Amazing performance
- Really shiny copper heatspreader
- Ideal for overclocking
The Bad
- Cost more than standard PC 2700
Rating: 9.5/10
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