i3 @ 4.2Ghz - introducing new memory

chrisgt

chrisgt

chrisgt

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Hi all,

I have an old (1 year) Titan Xenomorph, which has an i3 530 @ 4.20Ghz

If I were to buy this memory, would I be able to achieve the same OC?

I am running Windows 7 Home Edition - all 8GB would be useable, correct? I just want this PC to have a bit more oomph, both in multitasking, gaming and more for extracting/moving large (2GB+ files). Would this be a wise purchase for £30?

Current spec:

CPU
i3 530
200mhz x 21 multiplier
1.36v

Memory
4GB
800Mhz DRAM Freq
9-9-9-28

Mobo
Gigabyte H55M-UD2H
 
I have the same motherboard along with an i3 540 and i don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to run the processor at the same overclock.

If you do find you have a problem then just lower the memory multiplier, the processor settings shouldn't need to be changed.

Make a note of your bios settings before you change.
 
If I were to buy this memory, would I be able to achieve the same OC?
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If you're replacing the existing RAM then it shouldn't be a problem.

If you're adding the new RAM to what you already have then using 4 sticks may mean you need to tweak the overclock settings or you may have to reduce the overclock a little.


I am running Windows 7 Home Edition - all 8GB would be useable, correct?
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Correct as long as it's the 64 bit version.
 
Thanks for the replies. I will be removing the current 4GB and replacing it with the 8GB Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey.

Once I physically change the RAM sticks, won't the BIOS reset and the overclock be gone?

Yes Win74 64bit.
 
chrisgt said:
Once I physically change the RAM sticks, won't the BIOS reset and the overclock be gone?
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I don't think so, but to be on the afe side, go into your bios before your swap the ram and save the settings to a profile, that way, if it does reset, you can just load the profile again and all should be good.:)
 
ThePengu1n said:
I don't think so, but to be on the afe side, go into your bios before your swap the ram and save the settings to a profile, that way, if it does reset, you can just load the profile again and all should be good.:)
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Cheers bud, ordering now! Hopefully dropping this £30 will keep this PC going for a bit longer (before performance makes me upgrade the entire system!)
 
Is there any drawback of having:

2x4GB HyperX Genesis Grey 1600MHZ 9-9-9-27
and
1x2GB Corsair XMS3 1600MHZ 9-9-9-24

System total of 10GB, running at:
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Seems to be running at 9-9-9-28?

Thanks!
 
You will likely have problems mixing that ram, get rid of the corsair stick and stick with the 8 gb of Kingston , which I presume is a matched kit.
 
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