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Hi there.
I'm thinking about reviving a GA-EP35-DS3 but am missing RAM. When I first bought it, with a Dual-Core E2180 and 2x2GB memory kit (which I'm still using), I was able to push the little E2180 to 3GHz in a matter of seconds, without touching VCore (actually I think I slightly under-volted it). But that was using only one dual-channel lane. With all memory slots populated, how would the chipset cope?
The reason I'm asking is because I have a choice of buying a brand new 2x2GB kit, OR 4x1GB used, for 45% less, both from Team Elite, coincidentally.
On one hand I'd like to spend as little as possible on what is, effectively, a dead platform (point: 4x1GB). On the other hand, I must have the CPU clocking at least 3GHz, which I know it easily does with 2 DIMMs (point: 2x2GB), but wonder whether the chipset would be up to the task with 4 DIMMs.
Your advise please. Thank you.
I'm thinking about reviving a GA-EP35-DS3 but am missing RAM. When I first bought it, with a Dual-Core E2180 and 2x2GB memory kit (which I'm still using), I was able to push the little E2180 to 3GHz in a matter of seconds, without touching VCore (actually I think I slightly under-volted it). But that was using only one dual-channel lane. With all memory slots populated, how would the chipset cope?
The reason I'm asking is because I have a choice of buying a brand new 2x2GB kit, OR 4x1GB used, for 45% less, both from Team Elite, coincidentally.
On one hand I'd like to spend as little as possible on what is, effectively, a dead platform (point: 4x1GB). On the other hand, I must have the CPU clocking at least 3GHz, which I know it easily does with 2 DIMMs (point: 2x2GB), but wonder whether the chipset would be up to the task with 4 DIMMs.
Your advise please. Thank you.
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