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Post by N2100Owner on Aug 14, 2006 9:56:48 GMT 7
Did anyone upgraded their DDR modules? Please post your make and models here.
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Post by zendaver on Aug 25, 2006 13:26:38 GMT 7
I experimented (eek, must be crazy) with a few different ram modules in my Thecus N5200 RouStor. The Thecus N5200 states it comes with "256MB of DDR memory" which in my case was a Kingmax MPXB62F-38KT3R, 256MB DDR400/PC3200 non-ECC SIMM. My first thought was that any DDR400 / PC3200 unbuffered SIMMs up to 2 GB per module would probably work fine. I don't know what the required specs are but I had two additional 512MByte SIMM modules that worked and two additional 1GByte SIMM modules that didn't. The original 256MB-Kingmax SIMM worked of course; my 512MB-Kingston HyperX SIMM worked; my generic 512MB-Kingston SIMM worked; my two 1GB-Corsair SIMMs did not work. I could not tell anything was difference when a module "worked" (didn't do benchmarking) but when it didn't work, it just made long beeps with the LCD stuck on the "Self Testing ..." message. No harm or log messages were to be seen when returning to the default modules. Anyone else want to test?
-ZenDaveR
Memory data reported by CPU-Z (http://www.cpuid.org/cpuz.php)
KINGMAX MPXB62F-38KT3R (single sided SIMM w/ 8 ram chips) Module Size : 256 MBytes Max Bandwidth : PC3200 (200 MHz) Manufacturer : Kingmax Semiconductor Part Number : MPXB62F-38KT3R Correction None ; Registered no ; Buffered no ; EPP no Frequency 133 MHz ; CAS# Latency 2.0 ; RAS# to CAS# 2 ; RAS# Precharge 2 ; TRas# 5 Frequency 200 MHz ; CAS# Latency 2.5 ; RAS# to CAS# 3 ; RAS# Precharge 3 ; TRas# 7
Kingston HyperX KHX3200AK2/1G (heat spreader; double sided SIMM w/ 16 ram chips) Module Size : 512 MBytes Max Bandwidth : PC3200 (200 MHz) Manufacturer : Kingston Part Number : K Correction None ; Registered no ; Buffered no ; EPP no Frequency 166 MHz ; CAS# Latency 2.0 ; RAS# to CAS# 3 ; RAS# Precharge 3 ; TRas# 7 Frequency 200 MHz ; CAS# Latency 2.5 ; RAS# to CAS# 3 ; RAS# Precharge 3 ; TRas# 8
Kingston something?, markings covered by generic heat spreader (double sided SIMM w/ 16 ram chips) Module Size : 512 MBytes Max Bandwidth : PC3200 (200 MHz) Manufacturer : Kingston Part Number : K Correction None ; Registered no ; Buffered no ; EPP no Frequency 133 MHz ; CAS# Latency 2.0 ; RAS# to CAS# 2 ; RAS# Precharge 2 ; TRas# 6 Frequency 166 MHz ; CAS# Latency 2.5 ; RAS# to CAS# 3 ; RAS# Precharge 3 ; TRas# 7 Frequency 200 MHz ; CAS# Latency 3.0 ; RAS# to CAS# 3 ; RAS# Precharge 3 ; TRas# 8
Corsair CMX1024-3200C2 (heat spreader; double sided SIMM w/ 16 ram chips) Module Size : 1024 MBytes Max Bandwidth : PC3200 (200 MHz) Manufacturer : Corsair Part Number : CMX1024-3200C2 Correction None ; Registered no ; Buffered no ; EPP no Frequency 200 MHz ; CAS# Latency 3.0 ; RAS# to CAS# 3 ; RAS# Precharge 3 ; TRas# 8
Corsair CMX1024-4000PT (heat spreader; double sided SIMM w/ 16 ram chips) Module Size : 1024 MBytes Max Bandwidth : PC4000 (250 MHz) Manufacturer : Corsair Part Number : CMX1024-4000 Correction None ; Registered no ; Buffered no ; EPP no Frequency 250 MHz ; CAS# Latency 3.0 ; RAS# to CAS# 4 ; RAS# Precharge 4 ; TRas# 10
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torch
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Post by torch on Oct 10, 2006 2:50:52 GMT 7
I have a couple Kingston KVR in 1 gb I will try and post.
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torch
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Post by torch on Oct 22, 2006 0:27:51 GMT 7
I have been using a Kingston KVR 512mb module for a couple weeks and I have to say the refresh rates on thr GUI are faster, the FTP seems to work quicker although my transfer rates are the same since this is a function of the network. All front end functions are quicker with the increased ram size.
I'll try a 1gb Kingston after I get the array rebulit with the new seagate 7200.10-750's.
peace
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kylui
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Post by kylui on Nov 4, 2006 20:40:18 GMT 7
I tried the following DDR RAM:
Corsair ValueSelect VS1GB400C3 1GB DDR400 module: It doesn't work. Same results as ZenDaveR and stuck on Self Testing...
Kingston ValueRAM KVR333X64C25/512 512MB DDR333 module: It boot up without problem.
It seems that the unit doesn't support 1GB module.
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Post by mawe on Nov 5, 2006 19:46:13 GMT 7
Kingston 512MB KVR400X64C3AK2 is working fine.
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Post by foolinator on Feb 14, 2007 23:45:22 GMT 7
So is the final verdict that the memory upgrade will make a few operations a little more zippy - mainly the front end, but the overall transfer rate will not change?
Thanks,
Foo
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Post by pellicle on Feb 22, 2007 6:28:26 GMT 7
;DI would hope Thecus monitors this forum as the official forum is not usable. It would seem that perhaps the 512 limitation could be overcome as the board looks like a micro type type atx board. Infrant NV+ can be upgraded to 1gig. This can be helpful in uses like slimserver where web pages are served with what can be extensive graphics and "large" databases are indexed. Having more ram can help these applications while leaving sufficient capacity for the server to operate efficiently
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Post by usernametaken on May 24, 2007 8:52:57 GMT 7
I just installed a GEIL stick of RAM and it seems to work fine!
512MB PC3200 DDR400 CL=2.5-6-3-3 GE5123200B
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Post by georg54 on May 29, 2007 23:53:33 GMT 7
In my case was a "NEO Trend M2G5104A", 256MB DDR333/PC2700 non-ECC Cl 2,5 SIMM I just installed a "Corsair VS512MB400"512MB DDR400/PC3200 Latency 2.5, non-ECC and it seems to work fine on Firmeware v1.00.10 regards, georg
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Post by wolfpack on Aug 8, 2007 19:38:11 GMT 7
I just installed a 512MB-Stick: G.Skill 512MB DDR400 Double Sided CL 2,5-4-4-4-8 Works fine and... d**n, my webinterface is fast as lightning compared to the old module!!!!!! And the unit boots faster! As my preposters said, the transfer rate isn't affected. By the way: Call me stupid, but for some reason I was sure, there are two memory slots in my device, so I ordered two RAM-Sticks. So, if anyone in Germany needs a "definitily-N5200-compatible" RAM-Stick, contact me!!!
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Post by cheburashka on Aug 30, 2007 21:53:50 GMT 7
The reason you can't use 1 GB simms is that Thecus compiled the kernel without high memory support. If you build your own kernel from source you can enable high memory support and then use more than a gig of ram.
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Post by omega on Aug 31, 2007 5:06:22 GMT 7
That's probably not the real reason - up to 1GB you don't need HIGHMEM support enabled in the Linux kernel.
IMHO most likely the chipset on the motherboard doesn't support 1GB modules or only some specific ones....
Andreas
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Post by jetjockey on Oct 7, 2007 18:01:33 GMT 7
Hmmmmm..... This is interesting. I have a spare PC3200 512MB Corsair sim sitting about downstairs. Have just shut down the Thecus so will give it a try now. Will report back shortly. Well, that appeared to work well. Successfully installed. Can't say I notice much difference but it works. Cheers, Jet.
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Post by kniteowl on Oct 19, 2007 11:40:57 GMT 7
Just put in an Elixir PC3200 512 MB and it is working well. It should work with just about any 512 PC2700 or PC3200 RAM.
In case anyone wants to know why you would add more memory to the N5200, it is not to make it faster, because if it does make it faster, it is so marginal that it is not really noticeable. The only real reason to add more memory is if you plan on running a media server and need the RAM for caching the info, or plan on running lots of different add on modules that will require the memory. If you run it stock, or with very little change only, there is not that much benefit except to use up an old stick of RAM you have lying around.
Teng
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