AN504 955X Memory v2.indd
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5400UL or 8000UL but still provides excellent overclocking performance. .... memory looks like an excellent choice if you are planning to overclock a ...
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AN504 955X Memory v2.inddPage 1May 2005Page 1APPLICATIONS NOTEAN504: Memory Options and Performance on the Intel 955X Express Chip SetJohn Beekley VP Applications Engineering Corsair Memory Inc.IntroductionThis white paper will examine memory options for the Intel 955X Express chip set. We will give a brief summary of chip set features. A benchmark setup to test memory for this chip set will be described and BIOS parameters and frequency settings will be explained. We will then evaluate several memory modules that are suitable for use with this chip set. We will examine performance for these modules and provide guidance for which memory types should be used based on target performance and cost of the system. Finally we will overclock the platform and explore its maximum performance capabilities.Chip Set OverviewThe Intel 955X Express Chip set (abbreviated throughout the article as 955X) is Intels highest performance desktop chip set. Ablock diagram is shown in Figure 1. The 955X enables Intels highest performance platforms with support for dual core processors with hyperthreading technology an 8 GB of memory address space and other advanced features. The 955X utilizes DDR2 memory. As the chip set uses a dual channel architecture memory should be used in pairs of similar modules to obtain optimal performance and stability. The 955X is Intels primary enthusiast chip set; most motherboards that use the chip set provide excellent flexibility in adjusting memory latency settings. See Corsairs AN501 application note for more information on the impact of latency settings on performance.Test SetupWe decided to construct a test setup which would highlight the performance and features of the chip set and memory. With this goal in mind an aggressive test platform was constructed using Figure1. 955X Block Diagram (source: Intel Corp.)Page 2May 2005Page 2the following components: Asus P5WD2 Premium motherboard BIOS version 0408 Intel Penti ...
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