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[Devastat]

I have successfully overclocked my Processor to run at 3150Mhz by setting Host clock frequency to 150. My processor is running hot enough that I know that I should not raise this any more than that.

I have a question about memory. I can get my memory to run with two different settings and I am not sure which one is better. My memory is 6x2gb DDR3 1600mhz CL9

Setting: AUTO on bios

(Details from a program called CPU-Z)
DRAM 600mhz
FSB : DRAM 2:8
CAS Latency (CL) 9 clocks
RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD) 9 clocks
RAS Precharge (tRP) 9 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 22 clocks

OR

If I change a fequency setting on my memory settings in bios I can get the following:

DRAM 900mhz
FSB : DRAM 2:12
CAS Latency (CL) 10 clocks
RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD) 13 clocks
RAS Precharge (tRP) 13 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 31 clocks

Now which one of those two Memory options above is better, it seems that the processor is running hotter wen memory dram is set to 900mhz?

[MadBlaster]

I think you set it on MANUAL, and then put in individual timings based on what your ram will tolerate. Check the documentation that came with your ram for the specs. Generally, the lower the timings, the better, and first you adjust timings before voltages. Then you have to test for stability and heat. It's been a while since I overclocked.

[Devastat]

So you mean that 600mhz DRAM is faster than 900mhz DRAM?

[MadBlaster]

No. Actually I'm thinking when you go to MANUAL mode, you may be able to bump that up to 1600mhz cuz that's what you say your ram is rated at? But I don't know for sure. There may be a multiplier effect going on where you have to divide the rating. I just don't know off hand with your setup. I would have to do some research to figure it out and I'm about to fall asleep (lol).

The "timings" are the other settings (e.g., tas). Get those from the instructions that came with your ram or the company website.