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I'm running my AMD 1800+ at 266 FSB and my PC2700 ram at 333. Any reasons why I shouldn't? Should I go back to sync?
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Bill
 

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Running the FSB and memory clock out of sync can introduce additional latency into the process of accessing memory. This can offset any performance advantage afforded by the faster memory clock. Keep FSB and memory clock in sync.

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Ok. Thanks. I'll go back to 266 on the memory, but I'll run aggressive memory timings. I can get 5 tRAS, 2 RAS, 2 RAS-to-CAS and 2.0 CAS @ 266FSB.


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One more question. If I go into BIOS and adjust my memory timings, is there any way they don't stick? I ask because my Sandra memory test is the same either SPD or Manual.
SPD = 8, 3, 3, 2.5
Manual = 5, 2, 2, 2.0
I have Kingston Value Ram, and my son said it won't Overclock.

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* The memory timing values should stick unless there is something faulty with the motherboard or bad implemention on the manfacturers' part.

* I have no knowledge of the overclock ability of the Kingston Value ram. Every memory module that i've seen can at least overclock a little bit.

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SPD is what your memory says it can run. Manual is what you actually have it set at. It's running at 5,2,2,2, which is the best you can do.

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