Some quick help needed!

Biz.Kid09 · 14 Dec 2010 at 16:43

I have just bought 4gb 5400/667. Am i fine to just switch off the pc plug in the the two sticks along with my 2gb 6400/800 stick and restart the pc and go from there?
I think that the 800 will auto go to 667? But do i have to do anything in the bios first?
And also what test can i run on the memory to check its all ok (bought off MM).
Thanks guys

RJC · 14 Dec 2010 at 16:49

Download Mem-test, this can create a bootable ISO to enable you to test the memory.

Are you overclocked at all.

Biz.Kid09 · 14 Dec 2010 at 16:51

RJC, I did have my pc overclocked for a while but i dont think it is now. How can i check exactly? go into BIOS or?
and with that memtest can i not to it whilst in windows as i wont be able to get any discs until tomorrow

RJC · 14 Dec 2010 at 16:53

Download cpu-z, this will show your current speed.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

I think you can run it during windows, I always done a bootable option.

Biz.Kid09 · 14 Dec 2010 at 16:57

Thanks RJC, i will check it out. So if its not overclocked i dont need to do anything?

Biz.Kid09 · 14 Dec 2010 at 17:01

Just checked CPU-Z and its saying my core clock is 800mhz?
EDIT:Sorry for double post.

RJC · 14 Dec 2010 at 17:04

Are you using a Intel system then it may be Speedstep.

What does the multiplier show?

Hopefully your not overcloked you should be able to pop the ram in, but I would drop the current ram to the same speed.

Biz.Kid09 · 14 Dec 2010 at 17:06

RJC its a Phenom II 720, i think i have Cool'n'Quiet on?
The multi is x4.
Ok so do this first?

RJC · 14 Dec 2010 at 17:11

I suspect like you mention thats cool n quiet, and probably not overcloked.

Reboot into the BIOS and drop your memory speed of your current down to the same as the new ram, save and reboot. Shutdown and install the new ram, hopefully you should boot without problem.

If it does fail then I would do a CMOS reset.

Biz.Kid09 · 14 Dec 2010 at 17:21

Thanks RJC i will try that.