arix

Ok guys so I basically have my rig running @ FSB 400 x 10x Multiplier = 4.0ghz
I have OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600 Ram That I currently run @ 800mhz in order to get a 1:1 ratio, today I was messing around with 3dmark06 and ran a couple of test, one with standard vs extreme memory enhancement (Bios) which gave me a little bump and another where I increased the ram speed to 1333mhz which gave me a difference of about 120 marks, wondering If there is an advantage running the ram faster that the CPU in real world other that getting a few more marks on 3dmark06.

With RAM @ 800mhz--> 11318 marks (SM 2.0 4575, SM 3.0 4994, CPU score 3469)

With ram @ 1333mhz I am getting--> 11438 marks (SM 2.0 4616, SM 3.0 5024, CPU 3552)

@ 1600mhz the system does not post, any clue why is this?

Currently running windows 7 Ultimate x64

Also wondering if my cpu score is normal? Was expecting a bit more from 4ghz.

Oscar.

LemonSlice

Well, the front side bus is where the info gets from the CPU to RAM and back, so running it at higher means the FSB bottlenecks it. If it gives 3DMarks and doesn't affect your computer negatively, why not do it? It's a tiny increase, but you're not doing any harm

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