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Overclocking w.4 RAM sticks

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Zontar

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I had a 4.2Ghz overclock on an i7-2600k the other day on four 4GB DDR3-1600 modules.

I also had random lockups.

I turned down the OC settings and let it run overnight. No problems so far. Is 4.2Ghz too much for four modules of RAM? Load temps were OK (about low 60s C.)
 
See what happens when you do not overclock the ram controller. Disable the XMP profile or any manual memory settings you did and run the ram at 1333 MHz (which is the maximum Intel supported ram frequency).
 
you can increase your timing 1ns +1ns +1ns +2ns and try that. I bet you can get it to post at 1600mhz with no problems. Add .25v over stock if you are running a 1.5v module or if you are running 1.65 then leave it set. Dont add more than 1.65 ever on these SB chips until other richer people blow theirs first.

Of course I am not a pro and there are other people that can add to or take away from my suggestion.
 
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Zontar said:
I had a 4.2Ghz overclock on an i7-2600k the other day on four 4GB DDR3-1600 modules.

I also had random lockups.

I turned down the OC settings and let it run overnight. No problems so far. Is 4.2Ghz too much for four modules of RAM? Load temps were OK (about low 60s C.)
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If your cooling is sufficient and you want to try to get this OC stable, you may just need to add a bit of voltage to the memory controller.
 
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