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GA-7NNXP or 7N400 ... dual channel mem with four dimms
Reading over reviews, I've noticed that the Gigabyte GA-7NNXP and GA-7N400
have four dimm slots. Does anyone know if dual channel operation is possible with all four slots filled? From what I recall, the NForce chipset only support 3 dimm slots, which means that the only way to have dual channel is to fill just two of them. To confuse things even more, I've read a review or two that say, yes dual channel works with four dimms, but other's that say there is a error correction to the manual, stating that dual channel works with only two dimms. Gigabyte tech support hasn't been any help, since I'm still waiting for a response (it's been days). So I'm just wondering if anyone here might be able to clarify things. Thanks, Harry -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- |
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I have the 7NNXP. Dual channel will work with 3 or 4 modules if you mix both
double and single sided dimms. This is from page 21 of Gigabytes manual. Its rather confusing, it lists the following as working: Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) ------------------------DIMM 1------DIMM 2-----DIMM 3-----DIMM 4 2 Memory Modules----DS/SS--------Empty--------DS/SS--------Empty 2 Memory Modules-----Empty--------DS/SS-------Empty---------DS/SS 2 Memory Modules----DS/SS--------Empty--------Empty-----------DS 2 Memory Modules-----Empty--------DS/SS-------Empty-----------DS 3 Memory Modules----DS/SS---------DS/SS-------DS/SS--------Empty 3 Memory Modules----DS/SS---------DS/SS-------Empty-----------DS 3 Memory Modules-----Empty---------DS/SS--------SS-------------SS 3 Memory Modules----DS/SS---------Empty---------SS-------------SS 4 Memory Modules----DS/SS---------DS/SS--------SS-------------SS You can download the manual in Adobe Acrobat reader (.pdf) format from Gigabytes website if you need a copy. The GA-7NNXP is a great board. I have an XP 3000+ Barton native 333MHz running at 11X230 for 2530MHz and 460FSB at 1.90v core. This board has a few drawbacks, no mounting holes around the CPU socket and very limited space around the CPU. I am using a Swiftech MCW5000 water block on mine and it fits with room to spare. "Harry Muscle" wrote in message ... Reading over reviews, I've noticed that the Gigabyte GA-7NNXP and GA-7N400 have four dimm slots. Does anyone know if dual channel operation is possible with all four slots filled? From what I recall, the NForce chipset only support 3 dimm slots, which means that the only way to have dual channel is to fill just two of them. To confuse things even more, I've read a review or two that say, yes dual channel works with four dimms, but other's that say there is a error correction to the manual, stating that dual channel works with only two dimms. Gigabyte tech support hasn't been any help, since I'm still waiting for a response (it's been days). So I'm just wondering if anyone here might be able to clarify things. Thanks, Harry -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- |
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Same here with ga-7N400 Pro..Great board...Same mem. config..It works with 2
(1st-3rd), 3 (1st,2nd,3rd or 4th) and 4 sticks...Only ONE con : One capacitor is bit too close to cpu socket.Still ,Volcano 11+ fits nicely.. |
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Mr SUHA SIRMAKES wrote:
Same here with ga-7N400 Pro..Great board...Same mem. config..It works with 2 (1st-3rd), 3 (1st,2nd,3rd or 4th) and 4 sticks...Only ONE con : One capacitor is bit too close to cpu socket.Still ,Volcano 11+ fits nicely.. Does the BIOS have generous overclocking adjustments ? ie manual Vcore increase/decrease, manual AGP voltage increase/decrease, etc. -- Winerr 00B - Push Error; Removing Files to Make Room for Advertisement |
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Yes and plenty more...I've been using mine for about 2 months now with 2500+
@ 3200+ (1.67v @ 1.725v)no problem at all.This is a burger with the lot.Very stable at all speeds and configuration with decent cooling.I'm using Volcano 11+ .I ran 3D 2003 three times in a row , played quake for 1/2 hr. , colin mc rae for 1/2 hr , vietcong for 1/2 hr then ran the 2003 again then pc sys mark 2002 (all at 1024x768x32b), at the end sys temp was 31* and cpu 38* (room temp was 24*).So really i'm very happy with it.Cost me AUD $195.Worth every cent. |
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