What does this mean ?
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If you're looking at motherboard specifications then it means that the memory speed is only supported by overclocking.
Sandybridge, for example, officially only supports memory up tp 1,333MHz so anything above that is overclocked.
It's only a matter of changing a setting in the BIOS though.
Sandybridge, for example, officially only supports memory up tp 1,333MHz so anything above that is overclocked.
It's only a matter of changing a setting in the BIOS though.
What? Overclocking the memory?
Nothing to it.
You buy 1,600MHz RAM for example and just go into the BIOS and change it from 1,333 to 1,600. You can tweak the timings and voltage to suit.
I would recommend 1,600MHz for Sandybridge.
It offers the best price/performance ratio.
Trust me it's easy.
So easy that if you have a problem with 1,600MHz RAM I'll come and sort it out for you. As long as the PC is Sandybridge and is in Stoke-on-Trent that is!
Just remember if you're buying Sandybridge:
1) If you want to overclock buy a 2500K or 2600K processor and a P67 motherboard (but you can't use the onboard graphics)
2) If you want to use the onboard graphics use a H67 motherboard (but you can't overclock)
3) Buy dual channel RAM which will run at 1.5V
4) To reduce the chance of any problems don't buy an Asus motherboard
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ermm although that offer is super nice it is a pc for my dad and the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-131-MS is the mother board i have gone for, so how would it be done on that ?
You would need to adjust the memory multiplier or base clock in the BIOS.
Adjusting the base clock would also overclock the processor.
Any reason you've not gone for a Sandybridge build?
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If you put a specification check in the general hardware forum I'm sure someone could put together a great system for you.
You need to give an idea of:
1) Your budget
2) what you want the PC to do
3) What you need, i.e. base unit, keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor, operating system
4) Any other requirements
You may find a budget AMD build will do what you want for cheaper.
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The star basically means that all memory speeds with a * next to them are only achievable via overclocking the FSB/BCLK beyond official speeds.
JEDEC memory standards only currently go up to PC3-12800, anything higher is overclocked or rather binned higher and suitable for overclocking.
Unless you have the time, know-how and patience then anything above moderate overclocking FSB/BCLK wise should be avoided. It's much easier to just overclock using the CPU's unlocked multiplier (i.e. most Extreme editions since 2006, K editions since 2009). Yes memory latency won't go down as much or memory bandwidth won't go up as much but the differences in real-world usage are minimum. If you're not racing your friend in as far as who has the fastest SuperPi 1M time then it's overall not worth the effort.
JEDEC memory standards only currently go up to PC3-12800, anything higher is overclocked or rather binned higher and suitable for overclocking.
Unless you have the time, know-how and patience then anything above moderate overclocking FSB/BCLK wise should be avoided. It's much easier to just overclock using the CPU's unlocked multiplier (i.e. most Extreme editions since 2006, K editions since 2009). Yes memory latency won't go down as much or memory bandwidth won't go up as much but the differences in real-world usage are minimum. If you're not racing your friend in as far as who has the fastest SuperPi 1M time then it's overall not worth the effort.