OCZ2P800R21G Memory Timings

[Dantian]

Hi Guys

I've just purchased and built my new rig using an Abit IP35 Pro and OCZ Platinum PC2 6400C4 2 gig kits. (2 kits so 4gb in total). The problem I have is this memory is rated at 4-4-4-15 but I cant get it to run at anything below 5-5-5-15. The system will boot but fails an Orthos blend test within seconds. At the higher timings it passes with out any problem (over a 30 min test anyhow). I've upped the dimm voltage to 2.1 but this has had no effect. I'm using a Q6600 at stock speeds and running vista 64.

Being a relative noob in these matters is there anything else I can set which may help?

Cheers

 

[Dantian]

Thanks for your quick reply. I've just checked and yes it running at 272 with a multiplier of 9 and the ram divider set to 2/3 so memory is at 816.
So at this speed does that mean the timings have to be 5-5-5-15? I only set them originally to 4-4-4-15 as thats what it said on the sticker on the modules.

Would I actually see any real world benefit from these timings anyway, I us my rig mainly for gaming.

 

[Dantian]

ok, I'll leave it as it is then. Thanks for your prompt advice.