MLJS54

My memory is rated at:

1600mhz, 8-8-8-24, 1.65v

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227365

I am using a 8x RAM multi in conjunction with a 191 BLCK -- this causes my memory freq. to dip to 1,528

Any suggestions on what to do w/r/t timings?

Should I drop them to 7-7-7-21 or 6-6-6-18? Is there a rule of thumb here?

Thanks in advance

xxbassplayerxx

Just lower the numbers one at a time then run memtest86+ 6 or 7 times to see if it's stable.

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xxbassplayerxx

Here's my reply to your PM.

A higher BCLK is generally better because it means that other components are running faster as well.

With the 3.99GHz that comes from 210x19, the memory will be running at 1680MHz if you use the 8x multi. Using this means you should use 16x for Uncore, putting that at 3360MHz.

Once you're running the memory at 1680MHz, run memtest86+ to make sure it's stable at the current voltage and timings (8-8-8-24). If it is, try lowering the last number to 21. If that's stable, try lowering the first number to 7. Then the middle, then the third. If you're still stable, try lowering the last number to 20, then 18, then 16. If something isn't stable, you can also give more voltage. I wouldn't recommend going above 1.68V for memory though.

You don't have to go by the random intervals that I suggested, but I'd recommend lower the last time, then the first, then work your way back again.

Basically, unless you're running SuperPi, you want to run the memory at the fastest available speed (because the Uncore is supposed to be 2x them memory). Then the fine tuning can come. Get the timings as low as possible at the necessary speed.

Hope this helps.

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MLJS54

Makes sense and thanks!

One last question -- why is 8x for memory the best multi? Is there a reason?

xxbassplayerxx

It just tends to run 1600MHz closest to its rated speeds when going for around 4GHz.

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