another noob

[will41605]

hello just built my new system and am running windows vista ultimate x64 and im running the cpu stock for now and i set the ram timings to the recomended 7-7-7-24 and increased the ratio to 1:4 and my pc is still runing a bit slow so im assuming i need to change some ram settings. oh yea my fsb is 200 multiplier is 16 so im runing at a stock 3.2ghz so any help with the ram would be appreciated

[redduc900]

The 790FX-GD50 is a dual-channel board, so w/ 3 x 2GB sticks installed you're only running in single channel mode.

[will41605]

so ur saying ill get better preformance by removing 2 gb orf ram so it can dual channel

[redduc900]

Yes, install the two sticks in slots DIMM1 & DIMM2 for dual-channel mode.

[will41605]

ok so its faster but how can i make sure its at the right speed

[redduc900]

Open CPU-Z to the "Memory" tab--> DRAM Frequency field.

[will41605]

800 mhz

[redduc900]

The DRAM Frequency shown in CPU-Z is 1/2 the effective frequency of 1600 MHz, which results in 800 MHz.

[will41605]

k thanks

[will41605]

hey could direct me to a noob guide to overclocking. im not completely dense i understand the basics of cpu oc'ing but i want to learn about the rest. id appreciate it thanks

[zbo]

The stickies, here (http://www.ocforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3), should be able to provide all the info you need.

Just remember that all hardware is differnt, so what works for someone else might not work for you.

Once you've had a read through the stickies just ask us any questions and we'll be happy to help.

Oh, and WELCOME! :)