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Hello OC readers,
I'm new here. I wasn't getting much VALUABLE INFO on Tom's Hardware (Wow, right?), found a link here and seemed like people were much friendlier and more knowledgeable, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I have various issues with my PC I'd like to get sorted out to ensure it's running at peak (potato) performance (for what it's worth).
Starting with RAM.
I'd like to make sure my RAM is running at correct timing and voltage, as well as overclock if possible if there is in fact any performance benefit associated with doing so.
Here are my specs:
Foxconn M61PMV (Mobo)
BIOS v.P05
-Nvidia GeForce 6100 (or 6150?) NForce 400-430 (Onboard GPU [DISABLED]-
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.7Ghz (Brisbane AM2 CPU)
2*2GB Kingston DDR2 PC2-6400 800Mhz 1.8V CL6 Non-ECC Unbuffered (RAM)
+CPU-Z states they are running at 400Mhz per slot. Also, they are not matching serial numbers. I +read that could be important for oc'ing?
Nvidia GeForce 9400GT DDR2 128-bit DX10 1GB (Dedicated PCIe x16 GPU)
Windows 7 64-bit
My RAM has little information on the web as far as timing is concerned. I'm running 2*2GB sticks of Kingston Value RAM. Model number KVR800D2N6K2/4G.
Kingston link: https://www.kingston.com/us/memory/search/discontinuedmodels?partId=KVR800D2N6K2/4G
There's a data sheet at that page. Not much info. No timings.
I've read that 5-5-5-15 is acceptable for all and any 800Mhz DDR2 ram. I have my BIOS set to auto config for RAM settings.
BIOS Settings are as follows:
So far, I have come to understand that running my 800Mhz at DDR400 is correct. I have been trying to research as much as I can with CPU and RAM overclocking techniques and procedures. A lot of it I just can't seem to commit to memory. I'm tech-savvy and know this and that about hardware and such, but internal info is a bit beyond my comprehension at the moment.
As I said in my post at Tom's, I'm not expecting to run GTA5 with my current specs. I just don't see an option for me to buy or build a better computer in my forseeable future as of now, so I'd just like to dial in some settings to make sure I'm reaching peak performance. Without overheating or causing any damage, of course. Now, I do have a spare set of RAM modules that were previously installed in this PC, so if I do ruin the ones I have now, I have those as a backup. There are a few games I am able to play and enjoy, but they lag here and there. If there is anything I can do to reduce lag, that would be great!
If anyone wouldn't mid helping me sort out other issues, I would be very grateful. I'm open to suggestions for a better GPU with this setup, maybe something I can use that will be 'future-proof' for a future build? For now, I'll focus on dialing in my memory settings.
Thanks for reading! Looking forward to furthering my understanding of RAM settings.
I have CPU-Z, PCI-Z, GPU-Z, and HWiNFO at the ready if anyone needs more info.
Please, don't reply telling me to save money and build a new PC. I know this already. Thank you
I'm new here. I wasn't getting much VALUABLE INFO on Tom's Hardware (Wow, right?), found a link here and seemed like people were much friendlier and more knowledgeable, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I have various issues with my PC I'd like to get sorted out to ensure it's running at peak (potato) performance (for what it's worth).
Starting with RAM.
I'd like to make sure my RAM is running at correct timing and voltage, as well as overclock if possible if there is in fact any performance benefit associated with doing so.
Here are my specs:
Foxconn M61PMV (Mobo)
BIOS v.P05
-Nvidia GeForce 6100 (or 6150?) NForce 400-430 (Onboard GPU [DISABLED]-
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.7Ghz (Brisbane AM2 CPU)
2*2GB Kingston DDR2 PC2-6400 800Mhz 1.8V CL6 Non-ECC Unbuffered (RAM)
+CPU-Z states they are running at 400Mhz per slot. Also, they are not matching serial numbers. I +read that could be important for oc'ing?
Nvidia GeForce 9400GT DDR2 128-bit DX10 1GB (Dedicated PCIe x16 GPU)
Windows 7 64-bit
My RAM has little information on the web as far as timing is concerned. I'm running 2*2GB sticks of Kingston Value RAM. Model number KVR800D2N6K2/4G.
Kingston link: https://www.kingston.com/us/memory/search/discontinuedmodels?partId=KVR800D2N6K2/4G
There's a data sheet at that page. Not much info. No timings.
I've read that 5-5-5-15 is acceptable for all and any 800Mhz DDR2 ram. I have my BIOS set to auto config for RAM settings.
BIOS Settings are as follows:
Code:
[U]Fox Intelligent Overclock[/U]
CPU Clock - 200
PCIE Clock - 100
NPT Fid Control - Auto
(Available options - x4 800Mhz, x8 1600Mhz)
[U]Memory Timing Settings[/U]
Timing Mode - Auto
Memory Clock Limit - DDR 400 (<- Locked w Timing Mode set to Auto)
CKE Base Power Down Mode - Enabled
CKE Base Power Down - Per Channel
(Avail. Opt. - Per CS)
Mem Clock Tri-Stating - Disabled
Memory Hole Remapping - Enabled
Auto Optimization Bottom IO - Enabled
Bottom of [31:24] IO Space - C0 (<- Locked Entry)
Memory Voltage - Default
K8 <-> NB HT Speed - Auto
K8 <-> NB HT Width - Auto
PCIE - Spread Spectrum - Disabled
CPU Spread Spectrum - Disabled
AMD K8 Cool & Quiet Control - Auto
Super BIOS Protect - Disabled
Auto Detect PCI CLK - Enabled
[U]Advanced Chipset Features[/U]
Frame Buffer Size - 128MB
(Avail. Opt. 256MB, Disabled)
[U]Super IO Devices[/U]
OnBoard FDC Controller - Enabled
OnBoard Serial Port 1 - 3F8/IRQ4
Serial Port 2 - IrDA
(Avail. Opt. - Normal, ASKIR)
IrDA Duplex Mode - Half
(Avail. Opt. - Full)
OnBoard Parallel Port - 378/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode - SPP
(Avail. Opt. - SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP + EPP)
ECP Mode Use DMA - 3 (<- Locked Entry)
As I said in my post at Tom's, I'm not expecting to run GTA5 with my current specs. I just don't see an option for me to buy or build a better computer in my forseeable future as of now, so I'd just like to dial in some settings to make sure I'm reaching peak performance. Without overheating or causing any damage, of course. Now, I do have a spare set of RAM modules that were previously installed in this PC, so if I do ruin the ones I have now, I have those as a backup. There are a few games I am able to play and enjoy, but they lag here and there. If there is anything I can do to reduce lag, that would be great!
If anyone wouldn't mid helping me sort out other issues, I would be very grateful. I'm open to suggestions for a better GPU with this setup, maybe something I can use that will be 'future-proof' for a future build? For now, I'll focus on dialing in my memory settings.
Thanks for reading! Looking forward to furthering my understanding of RAM settings.
I have CPU-Z, PCI-Z, GPU-Z, and HWiNFO at the ready if anyone needs more info.
Please, don't reply telling me to save money and build a new PC. I know this already. Thank you