Memmory not running full mHz

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Hi! :D

I have bought a new pc and put 12 Gb memory in it which was supposed to run at 1600 mHz.
But when i open CPUZ it says that the memory is only running around 500 mhz? :O

How can i take advantage of the full speed? :(

Thanks in advance
Mathias

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Picture of CPUZ calculations
 
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Ooooh Booy! You ONLY want to buy Matched-Sets of RAM to run correctly in Tri Channel! No, it's NOT the same! RAM is separated right-off the assembly line and BIN Sorted via extensive testing. Remember you're dealing with billionths of a second and if the timings or IC performances are off then the BIOS sees the RAM as being 'defective' and shutdowns some of the sticks.

The single stick RAM is the runt {crap} of the litter and is sold individually because it doesn't fit the specs for a set.

RMA the RAM for:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Model CMP12GX3M3A1600C9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145321

CORSAIR Vengeance 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Model CMZ12GX3M3A1600C9...
^+1 and 1066 MHz is the atypical Default Speed. You will need to set the DRAM Frequency or Memory Multiplier {GA}, CAS Timinings, and DRAM Voltage.

Q - What MOBO?
Q - What CPU?
Q - What EXACT RAM? Post a link to your exact RAM {look at the SPD tab}.
 
i thought 1333MHz was typically default, anyways..

and that's a DDR3 showing 534MHz [strike]so 3 x 534MHz = 1602[/strike] -> 534MHz X 2 = 1068 {BCLK varies}.
[strike]it's (to me) showing everything is running @ 1600MHz to me unless I am wrong.
Mathias I think you're good.[/strike]
please correct me someone....?
Depends on the socket, and most of the time it is 1066 MHz. The DDR, DDR2, DDR3 all are Double Data Rate.
 
Ooooh Booy! You ONLY want to buy Matched-Sets of RAM to run correctly in Tri Channel! No, it's NOT the same! RAM is separated right-off the assembly line and BIN Sorted via extensive testing. Remember you're dealing with billionths of a second and if the timings or IC performances are off then the BIOS sees the RAM as being 'defective' and shutdowns some of the sticks.

The single stick RAM is the runt {crap} of the litter and is sold individually because it doesn't fit the specs for a set.

RMA the RAM for:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Model CMP12GX3M3A1600C9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145321

CORSAIR Vengeance 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Model CMZ12GX3M3A1600C9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233146

The IC's in the Dominator are superior.

At minimum you need to set the DRAM Frequency -> DDR3-1600Mhz
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mpvm

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Are you sure on this jaquith?

I was orriginally supposed to buy the pack of 3 stick when it turnet out the manufactor was out of stock. The sales-guy told me that buying 3 identically sticks seperate, was the exact same. If you know your right i will return the sticks as you request.

I have changed the mHz in the bios to 1600 mhz, and everything seems to work just fine now. CPU-Z says too, that the memory is running in triple channel

Thankyou for your post anyway
 
1000% Certain! Like asking me if grass is green and the sky blue.
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800MHz X2 = 1600 MHz {DDR Double Data Rate}

BTW - in this section I've B.A. so many questions -- I broke the Forum counter...i"m one of 4 Gold in this section. -> http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/profile-388864.htm
 

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I have the

Corsiar DOMINATOR 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Model CMP12GX3M3A1600C9

My Rig is:

ASUS Rampage iii Formula Motherboard
Intel i7 960 @ 3.2 GHz
12GB of Corsair Dominator RAM
EVGA GTX 570 HD 2.5GB


In Speccy my RAM says it's running at 534MHz. I think maybe I don't have the right combination of RAM / CPU to get it running at 1600. When I set it to 1600 in the bios or try to use the XMP which is advertised on the friggin' box, my PC will not boot. Also, in the bios I get a message about only being able to use RAM frequencies of 1066 or 1333MHz with this setup. it's like "For locked CPU ram will only run at 1066MHz or 1333MHz". Do I have to spend $1000 and get a 990X to run my ram at the rated speed?

Though I swore I saw a review of the Rampage iii Formula where they had the same i7 960 CPU and RAM and said they OC'ed the CPU and got the RAM running to the specified 1600MHz with no problems. Am I doing something wrong?
 
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