cpu and memory speeds

[emk]

I just built a shuttle sn45g. it supports a 400 mhz fsb and i have 400 mhz ddr ram, but only a 333 XP2700+. Right now the FSB is at 166(333) and the memory is running at 200(400). Should i clock the memory down to run at the same speed as the FSB or can I leave it faster since its capable of the higher speed. or does it not matter?

The memory is geil 2 x 512 pc3200 2 6 3 3 by the way
Thanks for the help!

 

[Prof133]

Run the memory in sync with the FSB with this chipset that you may prevent latency.

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[emk]

I'll do that, thanks for the help.

 

[jmecor]

or if you want, you may sync the cpu with the memory by overclocking. (200)(400)

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[RRAMJET]

Yep your computer will run faster withe fsb and memory in sync. even if you have to slow the memory up.

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[jmecor]

will that mean if i use a 100fsb p4 @ 133mhz ddr.
and i lower the ram @ 100Mhz ddr (now it is sync),
is my pc going to run faster.
Lower RAM Clock : Lower Performance.

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[Guest]

Sync is almost always faster even if tha means lowerin your FSB. I would suggest to overclock you cpu a bit. If you keep the same multiplier and you raise the FSB youll gain lots of performance. You could also lower your multiplier and raise your CPU fsb at 200.