Is my setup ok? 4.2ghz I7 960

slashxcode · Mar 18, 2014

Hey guys. So I'm attempting to OC, I have in the past at stock voltage at around 3.4 but I'd like something more substantial. 4.1 to 4.2 or more if you guys think I can handle it. I'm currently able to run my oc with about 65c load on Prime 95. I had some graphical artifacts after a few hours but I believe this was due to a bad GPU - it was a recent purchase (open box from Microcenter, no less) so I exchanged it for a new one and everything seems great. It does make me nervous though, so I've taken some pictures of my bios setup. Are my numbers ok?

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My specs:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 960 CPU
Mobo: Gigabyte X58A-UD3R
GPU: GTX 960
Ram: XMS3 — 6GB Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Kit, 1600MHz, 8-8-8-24, 1.65V
PSU: Corsair 650W

dustinhunt78 · Mar 18, 2014

It appears that your memory bandwith is off. You have the XMP feature enabled, but have you actually gone in and set the XMP profile?

slashxcode · Mar 18, 2014

dustinhunt78 :

I haven't! I thought all I had to do was set the XMP and the mobo took care of it. How should I fix this and do the other numbers look ok? I thought the way I set up the memory might be off.

dustinhunt78 · Mar 18, 2014

I have a DZ87KLT-75k motherboard from Intel, so I have the Intel "Visual BIOS". That is where I actually had to set the XMP. Enabling it does NOT activate it. From what I see, your other numbers appear to be right on.

slashxcode · Mar 18, 2014

Should I set the DRAM voltage to 1.65?

dustinhunt78 · Mar 18, 2014

What is the model number of your RAM.....or what kind and size? Preferably make and model number.

dustinhunt78 · Mar 18, 2014

Nevermind....I found it. Yes to setting to 1.65v. I may do that when you activate the XMP profile. But if not, your RAM is 1.65v. At least in the XMP profile calls for it, so I assume that 1.65v is the setting.

slashxcode · Mar 18, 2014

Corsair TR3X6G1600C8. The 1.65 voltage shows up in pink though, so I was afraid to select it. Also, how would I go about fixing my memory setup in the bios?

dustinhunt78 · Mar 18, 2014

slashxcode :

Here are all the tech specs on that RAM. It shows at the bottom that it is 1.65v.

What is your motherboard model number. I need that to see how to set XMP. All motherboards each have their own BIOS setup procedures

slashxcode · Mar 18, 2014

dustinhunt78 :

slashxcode :

Here are all the tech specs on that RAM. It shows at the bottom that it is 1.65v.

What is your motherboard model number. I need that to see how to set XMP. All motherboards each have their own BIOS setup procedures

GA-X58A-UD3R

dustinhunt78 · Mar 18, 2014

slashxcode :

You really need to read this article:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fforum%2F272470-30-x58a-ud3r-problem&ei=n_goU6unDaq40QHZv4GwBg&usg=AFQjCNFfMffbfAtgb_Fo7J539zPnteY3qQ&bvm=bv.62922401,d.dmQ

slashxcode · Mar 18, 2014

dustinhunt78 :

slashxcode :

You really need to read this article:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fforum%2F272470-30-x58a-ud3r-problem&ei=n_goU6unDaq40QHZv4GwBg&usg=AFQjCNFfMffbfAtgb_Fo7J539zPnteY3qQ&bvm=bv.62922401,d.dmQ

So should I disable XMP? Or just leave the memory alone? I'm not sure what to do after loading optimized defaults, what do I set the SPD to, because it will clearly be higher than 1600 after setting the BCLK.

dustinhunt78 · Mar 18, 2014

slashxcode :

dustinhunt78 :

So should I disable XMP? Or just leave the memory alone? I'm not sure what to do after loading optimized defaults, what do I set the SPD to, because it will clearly be higher than 1600 after setting the BCLK.

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