Hello everyone. This is my first post at toms hardware.
I am currently trying to get Q9550 Yorkfield and 8GB of RAM ( ddr 6400 ).
I;ve heard that 1:1 ratio is necessary to maximize your performance.
I have few questions regarding this issue.
1. When not overclocking
FSB of Q9550 at the stock setting ( I believe its around 333mhz )
is not equal to ddr 6400 ( 400mhz)
Do I have to adjust the fsb or ram to make it equal to 1:1 despite the
fact that im not overclocking it?
2. When Overclocking
Ive seen some post where people have 4:5 ratio or 5:4. What will be the performance difference for not having 1:1 ratio? 20%-40%?
Is 1:1 ratio really necessary?
3. Is Q9550 capable for OC?
Im not sure whether q9550 is a good cpu for overclocking. Looks like I have to go all the way up to 400mhz ( 3.4ghz). Is it possible on stock cooler or should I get an aftermarket cooler like arctic freezer 7 pro?
I am currently trying to get Q9550 Yorkfield and 8GB of RAM ( ddr 6400 ).
I;ve heard that 1:1 ratio is necessary to maximize your performance.
I have few questions regarding this issue.
1. When not overclocking
FSB of Q9550 at the stock setting ( I believe its around 333mhz )
is not equal to ddr 6400 ( 400mhz)
Do I have to adjust the fsb or ram to make it equal to 1:1 despite the
fact that im not overclocking it?
2. When Overclocking
Ive seen some post where people have 4:5 ratio or 5:4. What will be the performance difference for not having 1:1 ratio? 20%-40%?
Is 1:1 ratio really necessary?
3. Is Q9550 capable for OC?
Im not sure whether q9550 is a good cpu for overclocking. Looks like I have to go all the way up to 400mhz ( 3.4ghz). Is it possible on stock cooler or should I get an aftermarket cooler like arctic freezer 7 pro?