Is it better to have 1:1 CPU/RAM fsb ratio or quicker ram if it can take it?

norbie · 4 Sep 2007 at 15:04

Basically I currently have:

E4400 360mhz x 9 = 3240mhz

PC6400 RAM which can run fine upto 450mhz FSB.

My question is, it better to leave the ram at 1:1 so 360mhz even though it's rated at 400mhz as standard, and maybe tweak the cas timing a bit?

Or is it better to whack the ram right up and forget the 1:1 ratio?

Thanks for your help.

norbie · 4 Sep 2007 at 19:14

Cheers guys, I thought 1:1 would be best.

The ram is OCZ pc6400 4-4-4-15 (default)

Running at 4-4-4-10 at the moment at 360mhz (going to raise that upto 400 probably).

Can I make the timing any better? Windows booted with 3-3-3-9 but failed on Orthos.

norbie · 5 Sep 2007 at 09:34

Thanks

I'm going to see if I can get the cpu FSB to go any higher, then I'll take the ram up as far as it can go. I should still be able to get CAS 4 figures on it.

norbie · 5 Sep 2007 at 09:53

That looks good. I'm trying to get the cpu to 400fsb if possible. I've done it on this board before with a different processor.

What's the max vcore an e4400 can take safely?