October 2006
 | Not only Intel PCs are using DDR2 modules, in the meanwhile it is also necessary
for AMD PCs to look for DDR2 memory modules.
Who like to upgrade for example to a current AMD Socket AM2 system, will find only the
newer 240-pin DIMM sockets instead of the usual 184-pin sockets on these motherboards.
However, in spite of the higher memory bus range you should expect no miracles.
The Crucial Ballistix 1GB Kit (BL2KIT6464AA804) with 2x512MB PC2-6400/DDR2-800 CL4
memory modules are tested with usual frequencies, and with highest possible clock speeds in this test report.
Let us see if it's possible to overclock these DDR2 Dual Channel memory modules
on the Socket AM2 Motherboard and if the performance increasement is as high as expected.
Crucial Ballistix 1GB Kit DDR2-800/PC2-6400 (BL2KIT6464AA804) Memory Review |
 | An AMD Socket AM2 CPU in an AMD Socket 939 motherboard won't work ?
It works ;-)
As already mentioned in the previous Review, the ASRock 939SLI32-eSATA2 motherboard
offers beside the AMD 939 pin CPU socket also a so-called ASRock Future CPU Port.
Who already own this board and would like to buy now one of the inexpensive AMD AM2 CPUs,
is able upgrade the board for Socket AM2 within a few minutes!
This Review contains the final result, the overclocking result and a direct comparison of the
AMD Athlon 64 Socket 939 CPU compared to the AMD Socket AM2 CPU
on the identical motherboard.
AMD Athlon 64 Socket AM2 CPU in a Socket 939 Motherboard |
 | On ocinside.de is a new roundup online with dozens of small Tools and programs
to tune, benchmark and test the PC hardware.
Beside important current programs to change the CPU multiplier or FSB there are also some
selected older Shareware and Freeware Tools, which will help to overclock the PC hardware.
The overview contains direct Downloads or links to the developers, a small description
and the size of the respective software.
Overclock, Benchmark, Diagnostic Software and Tools roundup |
I don't hold any responsibility for any damage caused by overclocking.
There is always a risk of damaging your hardware.
And your warranty becomes void if you overclock something.
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