Low Memory Performance

[sandman38]

Hello

I hope you all can help.
My issue is with my new memory.

My system is:
MSI K7n2 Delta2 Platinum 601-6570E-010 -MO
NVIDIA NForce2 SPP Ultra 400 –Chipset
AMD Athlon AXDA 2800+ KV4D –Processor

Original Memory:
Kingston ValueRAM 512MB (2 x 256MB)
184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 333 (PC 2700)
Dual Channel Kit System Memory
Model #: KVR333X64C25K2/512

Brand Kingston
Series ValueRAM
Model KVR333X64C25K2/512
Type 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Tech Spec
Capacity 512MB (2 x 256MB)
Speed DDR 333 (PC 2700)
Cas Latency 2.5
Voltage 2.5V
ECC No
Registered/Unbuffered Unbuffered
Heat Spreader yes

New Memory:
Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2 1GB DDR400 XMS3200
Dual-Channel Memory w/Heat Spreader
Model #: TWINX1024-3200C2

Brand CORSAIR
Series XMS
Model TWINX1024-3200C2
Type 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Tech Spec
Capacity 1GB (2 x 512MB)
Speed DDR 400 (PC 3200)
Cas Latency 2
Timing 2-3-3-6
ECC No

My issue is that I can’t see any real performance in the two? Even with my Memory performance program (bench mark) there is almost difference. Is there possibly something in the BIOS I Need to switch off/no??

Thank you for your time and help.

 

[fishmahn]

Adding faster memory doesn't increase performance unless you raise the memory 'speed limit'. Your 2800+ runs at 166fsb, thats' probably waht your memory is set at (kindof like getting a car that can do 150mph - but the area roads have a speed limit of 70). You should be able to go into bios and change the memory clock to 200. It still may not be much performance improvement because it only talks to the CPU at 166, but it should show some increase.

Mike.

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