Been Learning

decrypt3r · 16 Jun 2008 at 07:45

Okay ive been learning a lot from you guys lately

my new 22" monitor comes today with sata dvd

then ima setup new system and overclock

i understand the voltage and fsb stuff a lot and can overclock the cpu easy now

but i have no idea about memory still, ive read guides and still struggling

does memory have to be in comparison with cpu or?

or do i need to overclock memory?

this is my new bundle

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-092-OK&groupid=701&catid=339&subcat=791&name=Intel%20Core%202%20Quad%20Pro%20Q6600%20"Energy%20Efficient%20SLACR%20Edition"%20Retail%20/%20OcUK%20Value%20IP35%20Pro%20Intel%20P35%20Motherboard%20/%204GB%20OCZ%20PC-6400%20Reaper%20Dual%20Channel%20DDR2%20Kit%20-%20Bundle

if i get 3.4ghz with the q6600 that will be great and good enuff for me

*** should the memory be?

matty114 · 16 Jun 2008 at 08:54

I would keep the ram at 1:1 with the FSB. The guides never helped me aswell i found it better to get my hands dirty and try ****.

decrypt3r · 16 Jun 2008 at 09:04

what about the speed?

do i touch it?

or just 1:1

Greebo · 16 Jun 2008 at 09:36

Just leave it at 1:1 to the fsb until you find your max cpu overclock.

Lets say that is 9 x 400.

Your memory will then be working at 400 (800 DDR2) or pc6400 which I guess it is rated at.

After that you have a choice. Round ratios such as 1:1 and 2:3 are quicker than 5:6 etc.

However if you try 5:6 and fsb of 400 your memory will run at 960Mhz. Depending on your mobo you may have more or less ratios than other people.

Problem with 960Mhz is that your memory may not be stable at that speed unless you slacken off the timings. It's all about balance. Memory at 800 and 4-4-4-12 may be quciker than 960 at 5-5-5-18 in certain applications so it's down to whatever is quickest for your system.

If you only get to 3.4Ghz, then your fsb will be 378 which means on 1:1 your memory will only be 756Mhz. Running at 5:6 will give you 906Mhz. Some memory will still run with their stock timings at 906Mhz so will show a performance gain.

It gets more complicated if you go for a lower multi. Higher fsb and memory is a quicker system but puts more stress on your mobo components.

I'm running at 8 x 450 = 3.6Ghz which is quicker than 9 x 400. Plus I have then slackened off my memory timings so instead of running at 1:1 and 900Mhz, I am running at 5:6 and 1080Mhz at 5-5-5-12.

Secret is, find a stable cpu overclock first and then worry about your memory second.

Hope that helps.