Mushkin Support Thread

[Super Sarge]

I currently have Mushkin Redline ddr3 model#998692, I want to go to 12 gig but need the thinner non- heat shield sticks so i will not have the 6 sticks to close together what is the current part number and where can i get them so they are compatible with what I currently have installed

 

[Fitseries3]

I currently have Mushkin Redline ddr3 model#998692, I want to go to 12 gig but need the thinner non- heat shield sticks so i will not have the 6 sticks to close together what is the current part number and where can i get them so they are compatible with what I currently have installed

Actually.. i have 6x2gb of the 998692's and they work fine on most of the motherboards i have used them on.

evga x58 classified series
asus p6t6/p6t7 and rampage series
gigabyte x58s

i cannot comment on others however.

 

[MushkinSean]

If you can find a set of 998692 or 998691 either will work with your current memory, 998691 is the same except it has the smaller Frostbyte heat spreader.

If you need to get a new kit the 998805 kit will work, but you'll need to go with the 6-8-6-24 timings.

 

[Super Sarge]

If you can find a set of 998692 or 998691 either will work with your current memory, 998691 is the same except it has the smaller Frostbyte heat spreader.

If you need to get a new kit the 998805 kit will work, but you'll need to go with the 6-8-6-24 timings.

Just for fun I tried running my current Redlines at 6 8 6 24 and windows would not start

 

[Super Sarge]

If you can find a set of 998692 or 998691 either will work with your current memory, 998691 is the same except it has the smaller Frostbyte heat spreader.

If you need to get a new kit the 998805 kit will work, but you'll need to go with the 6-8-6-24 timings.

So I get this right the 99805 will work with my current 998692 if i set the timings at 6 8 6 24
I thank you I really want to run 12 gig of memory and add to my current red lines which are 998692 sticks. I wish i could find the 91 or 92 sticks but everyone seems to be out of stock

 

[Super Sarge]

Mushkin Sean
Why can I not set my redlines 998692 at 6 7 6 18 1453MHz Asus P6T V2 board set to 21*145 Dram voltage at 1.24 CPU Voltage at 1.01875 QPI/dram Voltage at 1.20625. Windows just loops at start up if I set the timings at 7 8 7 19 everything works fine. I just want to know for my continuing education about computers

 

[dark2099]

Probably isn't booting since you have the DRAM Volts too low, like most ram set for i5/i7, the min volt spec is 1.65, so you should start with that and go up. Heck my 998805/998605 set clocks best using 1.68v. Might want to boost the VTT up a bit too. My sticks use 1.35VTT when I set the XMP Profile on.

 

[Super Sarge]

The funny thing is I run it at this same setting when use 19*205 1603MHz memory 1.64 Dram and 1.20625 QPI Dram and CPU at 1.20000 with no problems
If I use 21*145 CPU voltage 1.01875 and QPI/DRAM voltage at 1.20625 1453 MHZ timings set at 7 8 7 19 every thing runs great but if I use 6 7 6 18 I get to Windows Boot screen and it loops back to starting over. I just would like to know for my own personal edification why

I found the reason there appears to be a Hole in trying to use Settings of 6 7 6 18 on a 21 Multiplier Everything works fine using on the other multipliers of 19 and 20 if I use 6 7 6 18. On a 21 Multiplier I must use 7 8 7 19 you cannot even see a performance difference.

 

[GeorgeWChubby]

Great thread!

I have a question for you guys.
I have 6 gigs of the Blackline model 998677B, and I need a mobo to go with these RAM. I've been looking at the GA-X58A-UD3R and the P6X58D Premium, and I'm just not sure which one to go with.
My question is two-fold. 1) Are there any compatibility issues between the RAM and either of the mobos? 2) Which one should I go for?

Thanks!

 

[Super Sarge]

I would look at an ASUS Board such as P6Tdeluxe V2 or better

 

[Fitseries3]

GA-X58A-UD3R is your best option. i have one and its great. works fine with both my kits of mushkins.

 

[GeorgeWChubby]

GA-X58A-UD3R is your best option. i have one and its great. works fine with both my kits of mushkins.

Found this one on offer, so grabbed it. Thanks for the help!

 

[Super Sarge]

If you can find a set of 998692 or 998691 either will work with your current memory, 998691 is the same except it has the smaller Frostbyte heat spreader.

If you need to get a new kit the 998805 kit will work, but you'll need to go with the 6-8-6-24 timings.

Sean based on your recommendation I am going to get the 998805 since you say they will work with my 998692 sticks I currently have and My timings currently are 7 8 7 19.
The reason for this is I have found there must be a hole when using the 21 Multiplier as I cannot even get W7 to boot using the 6 7 6 18 timings increasing voltage and QPI does not help

 

[MushkinSean]

Sounds good, let me know if you need any tips setting them up.

 

[Super Sarge]

Sounds good, let me know if you need any tips setting them up.

Thanks, I just placed the order with Newegg today 05/12/2010
Just how good is Mushkin in responding to the mail in rebate that was part of the purchase
Mushkin Enhanced Redline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR...

 

[Super Sarge]

I got my new 998805 and installed them along with the current 998692 I already had. As usual because of 21 Multiplier I use with a BCLK of 160 I cannot use the 6 8 6 24 timings I just boosted them one tick to 7 9 7 25 and everything runs fine.
I did not get any paper work though for the mail in rebate what gives?
Mushkin Enhanced Redline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR...

Sean One last question are these sticks supposed to run at 1N command rate, the bios in auto put it in 2T I manually changed it to 1 T

 

[Super Sarge]

Sean with 6 sticks of memory in my machine 3 sticks of 998805 and 3 sticks of 998692 what should the QPI/DRAM voltage be for a ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 board

 

[Super Sarge]

Sean what are the operating voltages QPI/DRAM for 998805 and 998692 I think you one sais it should be from 1.30 to 1.40 depending on various factors, is this correct?

 

[MushkinSean]

Generally 1.325V to 1.375V is more than enough QPI/DRAM voltage for CL6 @ DDR3-1600. Some of the better CPUs are capable of doing it with less voltage.

 

[Super Sarge]

Thanks that is what i thought

 

[Octopuss]

I would like to know what is the difference between http://www.mushkin.com/Memory/Ridgeback/996826.aspx and http://www.mushkin.com/Memory/Redline/996805.aspx. They have the same timings, and the description of the two pruduct lines is not very informative

 

[DanishDevil]

One has Ridgeback heatsinks, and the other has FrostByte heatsinks. Not sure if they're going to be as open to say which ICs are under each.

 

[Octopuss]

The heatsinks are obvious. But since they come from different product line, I thought there might be difference.

 

[DanishDevil]

Probably not a whole lot of difference to be honest. Ridgebacks probably have newer ICs. I'll let the rep chime in to see if he wants to disclose that much info.

 

[MushkinSean]

The only difference between these 2 kits is the heat spreaders.
It is against company policy for me to discuss what ICs are used.