My new config! ... with a minor problem :(
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Voodoo-child
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Aug 2006 16:13    Post subject: My new config! ... with a minor problem :(
After 3 years, a new config Smile

MSI 975X Platinum Powerup Edition Intel 975X
INTEL Core 2 DUO E6600 2.40 Socket 775
ZALMAN CNPS8000 ALL CPU Support
CORSAIR Twinx DDR2 2048MB PC6400 XMS (2X1024MB)
MSI 7900GT TOP 256MB PCI-express 7900 GT
NEC 4571 16X WIT DVD-RW Labelflash Technology
WESTERN DIGITAL 320GB-KS 16MB SATA300 7200RPM
ANTEC NSK6500 Silver and Black 430 Watt

The problem:

I can't seem to let the memory run at its full speed: 800mhz (now it's "only" running at 667 mhz)
I tried changing some settings in the bios, tried updating it... but nothing worked

any suggestions?
what do you think of my new baby? Smile

VdC
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panzieman




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Aug 2006 16:53    Post subject:
Try Taking 1 stick out and see if it will run at full speed. I know some mobos require you to turn down the clock speed when you have more ram.

Also, how about you send me your old baby.
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Kamikaze666




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Aug 2006 18:10    Post subject:
youre not waiting for dx10?


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|Late|




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Aug 2006 18:15    Post subject:
it says 7900gt is dx10 compatible if I'm not mistaken.


fuck linux.
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Mortibus




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Aug 2006 22:43    Post subject:
|Late| wrote:
it says 7900gt is dx10 compatible if I'm not mistaken.


compatible=yes,using dx10=NO
means u can install dx10 on any of the dx9 cards but it will be like using dx9 with geforce 4200 etc. wich uses dx8 Smile
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whoKnows
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Aug 2006 22:44    Post subject:
The Intel 975X chipset doesn't support DDR2-800 ram, however Intel has some tweaked bioses for their boards wich enables support for 400MHz (DDR2-800). It won't work unless MSI offers such a bios tweak. You should have bought a motherboard with the new P965 chipset wich is faster than the 975 in most benchmarks, and is cheaper Smile

Edit: And the P965 supports DDR2-800 Wink


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Mortibus




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Aug 2006 22:59    Post subject:
whoKnows wrote:
The Intel 975X chipset doesn't support DDR2-800 ram, however Intel has some tweaked bioses for their boards wich enables support for 400MHz (DDR2-800). It won't work unless MSI offers such a bios tweak. You should have bought a motherboard with the new P965 chipset wich is faster than the 975 in most benchmarks, and is cheaper Smile

haha that was some kick Laughing
sorry Voodoo-child Wink
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Voodoo-child
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PostPosted: Sat, 26th Aug 2006 15:52    Post subject:
ELIZ wrote:
whoKnows wrote:
The Intel 975X chipset doesn't support DDR2-800 ram, however Intel has some tweaked bioses for their boards wich enables support for 400MHz (DDR2-800). It won't work unless MSI offers such a bios tweak. You should have bought a motherboard with the new P965 chipset wich is faster than the 975 in most benchmarks, and is cheaper Smile

haha that was some kick Laughing
sorry Voodoo-child Wink


/me crawls into tiny corner

the store site said it DID support ....AARRG that's a like 215€ mobo Mad

edit:

Quote:
Main Memory

• Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.8 Volt DDRII SDRAM
• Supports up to 8GB memory size.
• Supports dual channel DDRII memory architecture.
• Supports DDRII 533/667/800 memory interface.

MSI 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition (Supports 6,8,9,Core2 Intel P4, Dual PCI Express, Intel 975X Chipset, 4 SATAII, 4DDR2 800 Dual Channel, 2PCI, 8 Channel Sound HD audio, Firewire, Gigabit LAN, 8 USB2.0)


no? Sad
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Mortibus




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PostPosted: Sat, 26th Aug 2006 16:39    Post subject:
Voodoo-child wrote:
ELIZ wrote:
whoKnows wrote:
The Intel 975X chipset doesn't support DDR2-800 ram, however Intel has some tweaked bioses for their boards wich enables support for 400MHz (DDR2-800). It won't work unless MSI offers such a bios tweak. You should have bought a motherboard with the new P965 chipset wich is faster than the 975 in most benchmarks, and is cheaper Smile

haha that was some kick Laughing
sorry Voodoo-child Wink


/me crawls into tiny corner

the store site said it DID support ....AARRG that's a like 215€ mobo Mad

edit:

Quote:
Main Memory

• Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.8 Volt DDRII SDRAM
• Supports up to 8GB memory size.
• Supports dual channel DDRII memory architecture.
• Supports DDRII 533/667/800 memory interface.

MSI 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition (Supports 6,8,9,Core2 Intel P4, Dual PCI Express, Intel 975X Chipset, 4 SATAII, 4DDR2 800 Dual Channel, 2PCI, 8 Channel Sound HD audio, Firewire, Gigabit LAN, 8 USB2.0)


no? Sad

well u can always return it or can u?
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whoKnows
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PostPosted: Sat, 26th Aug 2006 18:03    Post subject:
It could very well be that MSI has tweaked the bios to support DDR2-800, but officially the 975X doesn't support it. The 975X Platinum from MSI doesn't support DDR2-800 but according to the MSI website your board should, maybe the MSI tweak isn't working with your set of ram. I would try to return the board and get a p965 board instead.
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[sYn]
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PostPosted: Mon, 28th Aug 2006 14:15    Post subject:
Or check for BIOS updates.
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whoKnows
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PostPosted: Mon, 28th Aug 2006 14:28    Post subject:
[sYn] wrote:
Or check for BIOS updates.


Voodoo-child wrote:
I tried changing some settings in the bios, tried updating it... but nothing worked


Wink
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[sYn]
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PostPosted: Mon, 28th Aug 2006 14:44    Post subject:
... its been a long day Razz
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