Is this memory defective?

[livelink]

The new PC I built has 2GB of DDR2 800 memory. The BIOS is properly set for DDR800 mode. When I run CPU-Z and similar programs, RAM frequency is listed as being 2x383MHz where I was expecting 2x400Mhz. Other than this one issue, the system is stable. Is this memory defective? I still have time to return any of the components if they prove to be defective.

 

[roadrunner197069]

What is your cpu fsb? If it is 383 you are running 1:1 mode.

 

[livelink]

CPU fsb is 200MHz. I've tried setting ddr mode to auto and 800, it still says 383MHz. FSB/DRAM on CPU-Z says "CPU/6". Is this happening because of wrong bios settings?

 

[Zorg]

The RAM is not defective. The RAM doesn't set the speed, the mobo does. Can you post screen shots of the mobo and memory tabs in CPU-Z?

 

[Zorg]

Capture the active window with Capture /// AnalogX by right clicking on the icon next to the clock. Be sure to note the location of the pic. Use TinyPic to host it for you.

 

[Zorg]

I guess not. It doesn't matter anyway. The 17Hz has absolutely zero affect on performance.

 

[livelink]

Here are the screenshots:

 

[livelink]

Would replacing them with a different brand of memory make any difference (run @400)? I wish I had bought lower latency memory.

 

[Zorg]

Ok, this is an AMD, I should have asked for specs. Also I dorked, I need the CPU tab not the mobo tab.

Calling on all AMD experts to get the missing 17Hz.

 

[livelink]

Well now the memory is running @ 397.7 after changing the fsb to 208. I still don't understand why I would have to do that to get the DIMMS to run at their advertised speeds

 

[Zorg]

Nothing is "defective". The 17hz is in the wind. I don't have any real depth with AMD. I should probably get one and play with it. It's common for the numbers on an Intel to be a few hertz off. Granted they aren't 17Hz, but that's still a very small number percentage wise. The SPD is data stored on the RAM that tells the mobo the default speed and timings of the RAM, it is not "defective". I would let it eat.

If you want an answer post in the OC AMD section. In the title say "RAM not reading the correct speed in CPU-Z" Hopefully an AMD OC madman, if there are any left, will respond and find the 17/34Hz.

Don't panic nothing is defective and you will never notice the difference.

Link the new thread in this one I would like to see the responses.

 

[Zorg]

Well now the memory is running @ 397.7 after changing the fsb to 208. I still don't understand why I would have to do that to get the DIMMS to run at their advertised speeds

I just saw this. As I said many times, it's in the mobo. It's not defective, let it eat.

 

[livelink]

Thanks, you're probably right. I'm content to OC my CPU a little to reach DDR800 or a little over. If I have time I'll start a new topic in the AMD section.

 

[Zorg]

It really is in the wind and not an indication of defective parts or a failure. When something is defective and fails you won't need to ask.

 

[bobbknight]

your quibbling over peanut scraps, your ram is fine.