Mobo shows ddr3 1600 as 1333 how do i fix this

[Deleted member 362816]

i have 8gb of this ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

I know that the amd mobos only show 1333 so how do i overclock the 1600 ram to 1600 lol

 

[al360ex]

Hi !

Well, to start with, triple channel DDR3 are best used in 3s or 6s. Dual channel memory should be used in 2s and 4s.
So to have the best performance, you should buy another stick (the same type, for better compatibility)

As for the overclock itself, here's a link : http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Feature/108199,the-beginners-guide-to-memory-overclocking.aspx/1

Have fun !
al360ex

 

[henydiah]

are you sure your mobo support 1600?
AMD always write 1600(OC)

 

[jcamel24]

Yes, the default max for AM3 is ddr3 1333. If you want to change it, you'll have to change your multiplier in the BIOS. Also, your mobo will have to be able to support it.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

The mobo supports it how do i change the multiplyer

Yes, the default max for AM3 is ddr3 1333. If you want to change it, you'll have to change your multiplier in the BIOS. Also, your mobo will have to be able to support it.

 

[henydiah]

set in bios memory ratio auto to manual , there are many option ! from 800 to 1600

 

[jsc]

I know that the amd mobos only show 1333 ...

What you probably have is DDR3-1333 RAM that has been tested to run at DDR3-1600 speeds.

When the RAM is on the production line, a little chip called an SPD chip is installed with the operating RAM parameters written into it. The BIOS reads that chip and programs the motherboard with those parameters. That's why you see the "1333" data in the BIOS. In the meantime, factory people tested the RAM and found out that it will run at 1600 MHz. So that's what they labeled the package.

After all, DDR3-1600 has got to be better than DDR3-1333, right?

 

[Ubrales]

^1 jsc

 

[amir89hamzah]

you may setting the clock by using BIOS.I giving instruction if you using mebo like me like my profile pict.
1.enter bios
2.enter M.I.T
3.select 2nd option
at here you should read the option by yourself. it hard to explain by word.

 

[Mfusick]

What you probably have is DDR3-1333 RAM that has been tested to run at DDR3-1600 speeds.

When the RAM is on the production line, a little chip called an SPD chip is installed with the operating RAM parameters written into it. The BIOS reads that chip and programs the motherboard with those parameters. That's why you see the "1333" data in the BIOS. In the meantime, factory people tested the RAM and found out that it will run at 1600 MHz. So that's what they labeled the package.

After all, DDR3-1600 has got to be better than DDR3-1333, right?

this^

 

[Deleted member 362816]

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