mattcitko1999 :
jerrylee22 :
If you're using DDR RAM, this is how it's supposed to be. It's called "double data rate" so essentially double the 800mhz and you get 1600mhz.
If you have Windows and use
wmic MEMORYCHIP
in the command prompt, it might/should show you 1600mhz.
For example, I have 16gb RAM overclocked to 3600mhz, and using a system reader likeHWiNFO64, it's reading as 1800mhz. This means 3600mhz. Using wmic MEMORYCHIP, for me it says Speed 3600, though.
I checked in the comand prompt and its still saying that its clock speed at 800. Should I check bios?
Mixing and matching different RAM, especially if they have different rated clock speeds or slightly different architecture, is a bad idea. It can lead to problems with stability and performance. Sticking with dual-channel or quad-channel "kits" (they come together) is the best for RAM and system compatibility. Running two RAM sticks that came together will give you better luck, especially with clock speeds and stability. If they have different clock speed or CAS latency ratings, they might not work together properly or at all.
Also, is the RAM you purchased RATED at 1600mhz or 800mhz? If you bought RAM that is only 800mhz, it might not be able to overclock to 1600mhz stable with your motherboard and BIOS, especially if you're mixing different RAM together. If it's rated at 1600mhz, and you use RAM that came together, you should absolutely have no problems with it.
Otherwise... if you got 1600mhz RAM, make sure it's set to 1600mhz in the BIOS (should be by default, as your motherboard supports it) and that it's saved before you exit and reboot... and
apparently it's normal or common, at least with DDR3 (which you should have), to show at it's "correct" halved rate in Task Manager and wmic... and as I said, generally,
if DDR RAM is reading as exactly half of what it's supposed to, it's working fine (again, double data rate). I'm not sure why some programs and certain versions of them automatically multiply it and some don't.
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