Timings incorrect ??

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I recently purchased the OCZ 4 GB platinum ram. it says it runs at 7-7-7-20 but when i check bios and CPU-z i get 7-7-7-16 ? Is this ok? I have been having problems with BSOD since installing the ram. here is an image of CPU-z
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And this is the exact ram i bought http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-177-OC Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thinking about running Memtest86+ but wanted to check if this was the cause first. Thanks in advance. :)
 
Thanks for the speedy reply. I am sure I can figure out what to update in Bios, but how did you know the ram was running at 1066mhz and 1.5v ?
 
Thanks just changed the settings in Bios and figured that out. But im guessing he knew the 1.5v was just a guess as that is probably the norm for 1066mhz ? Sorry for the Noob questions just like to know things like this for future reference.
 
Well since i have changed my settings I have just restarted and got the BSOD twice in a row. I have now taken one of the sticks out and it appears to be fine but we shall see.
 
Yes I have got the settings correct in Bios 7-7-7-20 1333mhz at 1.65v I will now burn memtest onto disk and give that a go. Thanks for all the help guys. Will report back in well however long it takes :)
 
4 - 6 hours my butt :P I have run the test and this can't be good. 20 errors on 2nd stick INSTANTLY and about 15 on 1st within 10min . Ran my backup i keep for a few min with no errors. Guess i will have to RMA but just want some input first as i have never ran memtest before.
Stick 1http://www.theenosfam.com/stick1.JPG

Stick 2http://www.theenosfam.com/stick2.JPG

Again, thanks for all the help :)
 
Ok Thanks. I am sure I have the settings correct as my backup stick is working fine. Didn't fully it test it but even so by now just normal use of my computer it would have crashed. Time to contact OCZ and get this resolved. I do consider myself lucky as it did not take me long to figure out what the fault was. Many thanks for your you saved me a lot of googling :)
 
RMA sent to OCUK lets hope the kit i have turning up tomorrow isn't faulty as well :/. These damn deals they have been having has made me upgrade and pass on my old ram to a friend. :) good thing i always keep my trusty 2GB Corsair 1333mhz stick on hand :)
 
Ill have to look into it. With the faulty and order i have for tomorrow I was suppose to have 8GB of this stuff 4x2gb sticks. Such a deal i couldn't resist. which i would have now seeing the 24hr kingston deal :/
 
update my bios about a week ago can check again though. just find it funny how the OCZ faults my computer but this corsair runs perfect.
 
OK i get it now. Thanks for all your help, i know you are probably sick of me by now. LOL . I think i may just ring them and try to sort this all out.
 
Just to let everyone know I have received another 4GB of this and run Memtest for an hour (will do more later) and reports now errors on either stick. So again, thanks for all the help as it does seem i received two faulty sticks :/ Great job guys
 
Same exact product. I had ordered it for a build then decided to keep it and give the new build my old ram. then decided to order more on epic tuesday as it was so cheap. Knowing i don't really need 8gb for now but for 55£ delivered i just could not resist. I have done a DSR on the faulty ones. Got the new ones in a running perfect and will probably spend the money on some new speakers or something now LOL thanks again for your help though.
 
Listen to Plec and from my personal experience just go into bios and set it all manually. Cause even with the new stuff i received today was set at 1066 7-7-7-16 @1.5v I have changed to 7-7-7-20 1333 @1.65 and runs a treat now. You can always run memtest for a little if you are uncertain
 
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