Need help "RAM TIMING"

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Hello, I've Kingston PC3 10700 DDR3- 1333Mhz RAM and i7-920 processor. Intel states that the fastest supported memory is DDR3-1066 for (i7-920) , i didn't realise the one i've bought is 1333mhz, i read somewhere that newer mobos automatically configures it to run at 1066Mhz. but im not satisfied with the performance at all. I thought setting the timings manualy might fix the issue and i don't have them. here's a screenshot for CPU-Z, any ideas pls ?

 

[Woomack]

If this memory is 1333 9-9-9 1.50V then you will be probably able to set it to:
1333 8-8-8 1.60-1.65V
1600 8-9-8 or 9-9-9 1.60-1.65V

Set it manually in BIOS and it should be working without bigger problems.
Most boards will give you warning that anything above 1.64V vdimm is unsafe. You can set it to 1.64V. If you notice any instability then try +0.01V QPI/VTT as some boards are undervolting.

SPD settings are almost always 1066 or 1333 ( depends from board and programmed SPD ). X58 was designed to work with DDR3-1066 but it doesn't mean that can't support higher frequencies like 1333 or 1600. Most motherboard manufacturers mark anything above 1600 as OC what is not guaranteed but anything 1600 or below should be working fine.

 

[Darkside59]

I've also concern about the timing on my ram. I have 4x4gb Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz and my timing are 9-11-11-29 CR2. Is this bad or good? My old set of Corsair XMS3 1600Mhz are 9-9-9-24 @ 1600Mhz.

 

[trents]

I've also concern about the timing on my ram. I have 4x4gb Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz and my timing are 9-11-11-29 CR2. Is this bad or good? My old set of Corsair XMS3 1600Mhz are 9-9-9-24 @ 1600Mhz.

Run CPU-z and compare the info in the "Memory" tab (what your current frequency and timings are with the "SPD" tab (what the manufacturer recommends for voltages and timings at various frequencies). In general, higher frequencies come at the expense of more relaxed timings but the specifics vary with the quality and make and model of the ram. A manufacturer may produce more than one product line in the same frequency range such as "Dominator" and "Vengence" and "Value" ram (Kingston) that have run at tighter or more relaxed timings. Of course, you pay more for the product line that runs at tighter timings at the same frequency.