How do I reach 1600mhz without OC?

[dockilljoy]

Hello,
I have G.Skill 1600mhz 8gb 2x4gb RAM and I wanna be able to use all the speed I'm paying for without OC. I haven't bought my mobo yet, but only because I cant find any that fit my socket type and reach 1600mhz without OC. Does this mean I can't get 1600mhz without OC, or I just have to wait for my mobos to come out for my socket type. (i5 2500 LGA 1155) I'm really sorry if I don't put enough information in the initial post. First time building my computer. Thanks again.

 

[drums101]

Yes you will be able to use your RAM at 1600mhz without ocing your cpu.....im guessing you have some core i series cpu? If so all you have to do is adjust the ram multiplier.....you wouldnt mess with the base clock so the cpu wouldnt be oced.....if you get a higher end board it might have some sort of setting that will identify the ram for you. if not you can easily adjust it yourself.

 

[Leaps-from-Shadows]

Technically for any Sandy Bridge CPU, anything above 1333MHz RAM is overclocking. It's not really overclocking though, as all of the boards have multipliers for 1600, 1866, and 2133 RAM -- even the ones from Intel.

You will need to get a P67 board. The H67 boards cannot go above 1333 at all.