Ram not running correctly

[darthgator14]

Hello to all,

I just put together a new system with the following specs:

Intel i7 930 Processor
EVGA 758 LE SLI Board
OCZ 6GB Tri Channel 1600 Gold Memory - OCZ3G1600LV6GK
2x BFG GTX-275 GPU's in SLI
******* H50 CPU cooler
Cooler Master 750w GX Power Supply
Cooler Master HAF 942 X

I have tried everything in these forums in order to get 1600mhz but I cant. The only stable operation I have had was 1333 at 7-7-7-24 and the rest on auto. I've tried 8-8-8-24-88, 2T, 1T, 1.65v...and I think everything in between. But since this is my first home built computer I might be missing something. If someone could please give me some help that would be great!

Here are pictures of the bios, maybe someone can see something I am not. I haven't even tried to overclock my CPU. I just want everything running the way its supposed to for now. Thanks in advance for some help.

 

[foscooter]

Sorry I can't help more, but did you compare these settings to the ones recommended in the mobo manual?

On the 3rd screen shot, it shows timing memory at 1600, doesn't it?

 

[darthgator14]

There is not a recommended one in the mobo manual. I thought having everything on auto would make it work. I guess not.

Yeah in e-leet in windows it shows 1600mhz but in prime 95 I keep getting errors.

 

[davcon]

Don't want to offend you but OZC ram is gaining a reputation as the ram not to buy if you want to run it at advertised speeds.
I built a pc 6 months ago and another 3 months ago and was expressly told not to buy OZC ram by a friend and head tech at a large high-end pc store.
For the reason in my first sentence.

 

[darthgator14]

Yeah thats what I've been reading on the web lately. It's a bummer because I cut the upc code off the back for a mail in rebate so I can't return it. I guess I can try and sell it on craigslist and buy another set of memory. What would be a good brand? Corsair?

 

[davcon]

I use Corsair and G.skills.
For the money G.skills is the best value and performance.
Corsair is a little overpriced unless you find it on sale.
Some nice G.skills kits
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050008476%20600006127%20600006076&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=147%7C20-231-304%5E20-231-304-TS%2C20-231-247%5E20-231-247-TS%2C20-231-335%5E20-231-335-TS

 

[foscooter]

GR8! I just upgraded to 3x2GB OCZ Gold 1600. I thought they were CAS7, but they are CAS9. I replaced 3x1GB Crucial XMS 1600, which I sold...

My next memory will be what THG Recommended Buy: Crucial Ballistix DDR3 1333, it's in all 3 SBM last month!

 

[darthgator14]

I returned my OCZ sticks and bought Corsair Dominators. All I had to do was adjust the latencies and they work perfect! They are operating at 1600mhz and their proper latencies. I get a 7.8 on my windows index score. So glad I was able to return them. @foscooter can you still return your ocz ones?

 

[davcon]

I returned my OCZ sticks and bought Corsair Dominators. All I had to do was adjust the latencies and they work perfect! They are operating at 1600mhz and their proper latencies. I get a 7.8 on my windows index score. So glad I was able to return them. @foscooter can you still return your ocz ones?

Nice! i use Dominators on my main rig as the old adage goes you get what you pay for!
Good to hear your system is fine now!