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1:1 vs 5:6
- Thread starter ibitato
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Since the timings are the same and the RAM is running faster with the 5:6 ratio, it should theoretically be faster. There can be some exceptions where a motherboard doesn't like running certain ratios, but you can test for it.
Run a program like Sandra to compare.
Run a program like Sandra to compare.
- Thread Starter
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ratios are fine, my mobo is pretty stable.
The thing is , my RAM is 800 4.4.4.12 2.0v default (geIL Balck Dragon Series EVE One with heat sink). I've read ppl running at CAS 4 but I cannot make it. The far I got is FSB 420 4.4.4.12
also, ppl recommend tRD 6 for my config , CAS 4, but I find that 5 (only) works with CAS 5, nothing else.
Could it be the volts??
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Well, the "issue" with the ratios won't cause instability, it usually just runs slower than normal. That is why I suggested testing just in case.
I'm confused by your comment here. "DDR2 800" with a ratio of 1:1 would need 400 fsb. Since you say "420" for the FSB, that would be 840 DDR2 speed, so you are actually running it faster than stock...
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sorry, what I ment is that up to 420 (aka 840) I could keep 4.4.4.12
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downloading sandra.....
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Absolutely. Try everything and measure when you get there. The worst that will happen is BSOD/reset.
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hmmmm. my ram just wouldnt take it, I did not even get to a BSOD
I think the ram won't go that far ........
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hmmmm. my ram just wouldnt take it, I did not even get to a BSOD
I think the ram won't go that far ........
Neither do I...but you can always try it. Only voltage will hurt the sticks.
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Of course that's a big part of overclocking, running tests to verify stability and performance. Try Everest Cache & Memory benchmark, Super Pi 32M & 3DMark 06 CPU test.
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