CPU Overclock or Memory Timings?

joeyh51 · 4 Mar 2007 at 02:30

I've just started to dabble in abit of overclocking, not got the best motherboard for it (Asus A8N-VM CSM) but I've managed to get my X2 4400+ from 2.2 to 2.4 Ghz. The only problem is for this to stay stable I've had to loosen my memory timings a little, now at 2.5-3-2-5 (2gig OCZ Platinum PC3200).
I was just wondering what would make the most difference, my cpu overclocked or the timings a little tighter? I've tried taking the cpu down to 2.3 but still wont post with the memory at what it used to be (2-3-2-5).

Just wish I had a motherboard that let me change voltages, looked everywhere for a s939 mATX board, just cant seem to find them in the UK anymore

joeyh51 · 4 Mar 2007 at 16:11

Anyone?

bliss · 4 Mar 2007 at 16:16

Did you use a RAM divider?

joeyh51 · 4 Mar 2007 at 16:29

don't have that option on my motherboard.

bliss · 4 Mar 2007 at 16:33

Hmmm i thought all boards would have a memory divider option. That could be the main problem. The RAM is clocking in sync with the cpu frequency.

Just a quick look on google and it would seem that your bios does have RAM divider options.

joeyh51 · 4 Mar 2007 at 16:54

Right yeh ok, so it does, my bad. Not exactly experienced with overclocking though. So can i down clock the memory to reach a higher fsb and tighter timings?

bliss · 4 Mar 2007 at 16:57

Technically yes. Did you read the guide in the sticky? It full of very useful information.

Another good read.

http://www.diy-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20823