Multiplier Question

[Ease]

This is my first overclocked computer (Q6600 on EP45T-UD3P), and I'm still learning the very basics. I just tried doing 3.2GHz with a x8 multiplier, and got a PerformanceTest mark of 1510, but when I had 3.24GHZ with a x9 multiplier I only got a mark of 1483.

Also, I really don't understand the Memory Multiplier thing (2.66D e.t.c...)

Any help would be really appreciated!

 

[95thrifles]

Memory multiplier (or divider) is used to scale the speed of your RAM, your RAM's speed is linked to your FSB (unless you specifically unlink it - available on some boards, not sure about yours). So as you OC your CPU by raising your FSB, this also OC's your RAM, if you raise it too much your RAM will fail before your CPU, this is why you should set your RAM speed to its rated speed or lower whilst you OC your CPU so you can get your maximum CPU speed, then you can try OC'ing your RAM after if you wish (by changing its divider) I suspect the performance test mark is higher with your CPU x8 multiplier because that meant you had a higher FSB, therefore if you havent adjusted your RAM down, your RAM will of been automatically clocked higher meaning a higher score.
I hope this helps, if you're still not sure, post your system specs and a screen shot of your BIOS, explain where you're stuck and either myself or someone else will help