calling all clever bods !

[Arge]

Hi, really sorry if this is like second nature to you guys but i have yet to find somewhere/one that can explain it all so its easy to understand. Im still trying to understand overclocking and have a few quick questions...

1. With the standard fsb of the e6300 running at 266mhz, If i bought pc6400 RAM (rated 800mhz) the ram would effectively be underclocked and only be running at 532mhz (266 DDR). YES ?

2. So if i overclocked the FSB to 400mhz (for example) then the ram would then be running at its rated speed 800mhz (400ddr) so should function corrently and without too much heat. YES ?

3. Then any overclocking of the FSB over this value would mean i was overclocking the ram an i may start to see problems. Is this what ppl are talking about when they say its good overclocking RAM ?

4. If all the above is basically true an i was to purchase an e6300 with the intention to OC to an absolute max of 400mhz (air cooling!) Then surely VALUE non O/Cing PC6400 RAM would be fine to use as this would then be running it at the speed intended and not actually overclocking the RAM, YES ??

And no answers like "just get PC6400" as i know this but just want to make sure i have the theory behind WHY understood !

Sorry guys, and thanks
want to understand !

Arge

 

[Arge]

So my 'Theories' are right then ?? even if the values arent exactly !

Thats good then, Thanks a lot for the last two posts they were spot on. At least now i understand the concept even if i do need to learn about putting it into practice.

Should get the chance to experiment on my new rig that i should be ordering early jan !

Thanks again guys,

Arge

oh yeh and.............MERRY CHRISTMAS