Overclock RAM in this Forum?

2x1gb 4-Layer V-Data PC3200 DDR SDRAM

:) Cheers...Here's my set-up

Asus A8R-MVP MB
2x1gb 4-Layer V-Data PC3200 DDR SDRAM
Mercury EP-4500 500w (its a lie i tell ya!! ) PSU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (939) Manchester Core
AI Overclock - Manual
CPU Freq - 240
PCIE Freq - 100
FID/VID Change - Manual
Proc Freq Multiplier - x10
Proc Volt - 1.375
DDR Volt - 2.7
PCIE Volt - +1.20v
HT Link - 400MHz
DDR Clock - 400MHz

I can more or less get around the idea of o/c CPU but how can I o/c memory?? I'm new to all this (and the forum) and have't got a clue :confused:
 
It's pretty easy.

As you raise your FSB (CPU Freq) the memory speed rises with it. When your memory reaches its limit, you then lower its divider so its running slower, and push the CPU Freq higher still, with your memory speed rising with it again.

I wouldn't worry too much about overclocking your memory because your are lucky enough to have an AMD system that doesn't need the memory to be overclocked when overclocking the CPU. The 6:5 divider that you are running now is probably the best choice already (your CPU Freq is 240mhz and your memory is at 200mhz (or 400mhz because it's DDR).

You can try to tighten your timings. Or atleast ensure that they are running at their proper settings.
 
Thanks Cob. When you say tighten the timings, has that anything to do with the 1T or 2T thingies in the BiOS?
 
Yip. You can leave the Command Rate at 1T. What does the Memory tab of CPU-Z say your current timings are? And what settings are listed under the 200mhz column in CPU-Z's SPD tab?
 
At the mo its 2T. The timings are

Freq 240.1
FSB:DRAM CPU/10
CAS 3.0
RAS to CAS Delay 4
RAS Precharge 4
Cylce Time 8
Bank Cylce 12
Command rate 2T
DRAM Idle Timer 16 clocks

SPD 200MHz
3.0
4
4
8

Much use?
 
Yip. You only really need to drop to 2T if running 3 or more sticks or if you're looking to squeeze the very last mhz from your CPU.

2T drops memory bandwidth, but allows a slightly higher overclock.
 
Not trying to rape my CPU tbh, quite like the speed it's running at and it's stable at the mo, running 45 c so I think I'll take your advice and take it to 1T.

Cob you're a star! Thanks for helping me out on my 1st day on OcUK...

:D :D
 
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