Getting memory to 1666mhz

[SirChumpalot]

Hi all,

Please accept my apologies in advance, whilst I used to mess around with computers about 10 years ago, I've completely forgotten how to overclock!

My specs are as follows:

i7 3770k @ 3.5ghz
2 x 4GB Kingston Hyper Grey (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-094-KS)
Scythe Big Shuriken 2 rev.b

I've installed Asus AI Suite and had a good look through the options in there. Whilst I can see where I'd change the timings, I can't see where I can change the frequency/clock rate.

I looked to download Intel XMP but couldn't find the necessary version I need for Windows 8 64-bit.

The memory is rated as 1600mhz and I thought this would be it's stock setting out of the box.

Grateful for any help anyone can offer.

Thanks

David

 

[Nuwidol]

You're best to do all the overclocking in the bios rather than in windows via an app.

Have a quick watch of this video its based on a board similar to yours & is using the same CPU. Memory I would imagine would also be explained (I didn't watch the video). YouTube is a great place to look for any overclocking.

 

[wazza300]

Look for x.m.p in the BIOS,enable it and pick profile 1,it will set your memory speed/timings/voltage itself

 

[SirChumpalot]

Thanks for the replies, I'll take a look

 

[SirChumpalot]

Now running @ 3.9Ghz with memory @ 1600mhz. Thanks very much for your help guys.

I'd like to push the chip to 4ghz to get a nice rounded overclock then I'm done