OCZ Plat DDR3 1333MHz 4GB - Frequency issue.

[whoelseisbored]

Hello,
I recently bought http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-177-OC and after installation checked CPU-Z to see what frequency they were running at which showed them currently set to 533.9MHz. Now it's been a long time since I set up my rig and tbh can't remember how to do half of this stuff!

In short, has anyone got a few tips on getting this RAM to run at its full potential?

 

[whoelseisbored]

To add on to the above:
System Spec
Q6600 2.4GHz
ASUS P5KC
8800GT 512mb


EDIT:
So I've had a route around. Am i right in thinking that as my CPU's fsb is currently rated at 1066MHz this is the reason for the 533MHz RAM? If so, if the fsb would need to be altered to get it to the 666MHz?

 

[geekapproved]

Your 1333 ram is running at 1066.

You just need to manually configure your speed, timings and voltage for the ram you bought, in the bios.

 

[stingstang]

And while you're at it, increase the multiplier of that q6600. Most people run those at 3.6GHz.

 

[whoelseisbored]

Your 1333 ram is running at 1066.

You just need to manually configure your speed, timings and voltage for the ram you bought, in the bios.

So it's as simple as adjusting the number in the bios then? I thought that to do it you had to modify the FSB...

And while you're at it, increase the multiplier of that q6600. Most people run those at 3.6GHz.

What would you suggest the multiplier to be set at? Its currently at x6.0. Wouldn't have to increase the voltage slightly as well?

 

[geekapproved]

You should be able to hit 3ghz without a voltage increase, or maybe a slight one.

To do that overclocking, you'll need to either unlink the cpu from the fsb or change the dimm ratio so that your ram does not run faster than 1333 or it will fail to boot.



Yes it's as easy as manually setting the specs for your ram.