Problem running OCZ3P20002GK at its spec speed

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FatboyHK

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I have completed my new build, see my sig for HW spec and current OC setting

It is completely stable at 425 x 9.5, RAM is L&S at 1700MHz. No graphic issue, or any issues for that matter.

But once I raise FSB to 430, I have all kind of graphic issue. Even the 3D setting preview box in the Nvidia Control Panel has flickers and artifacts. And it will crash within seconds if I play GRID racing. 3DMark06 will crash within 30 minutes.

I just tried to unlink my RAM and set it at below 1700 Mhz, then i can overclock as far as my cpu / my watercooling / my own nerve can take. So it confirmed that this is a RAM issue.

Any hints from you guys? I don't believe a RAM module spec-ed at 2000 MHz can only reach 1700 MHz.
 
Graphic issue?
Maybe you didn't lock your Video PCI. Make sure it is at 100 rather than auto.
 
it is at 100, and as i found out already, it is a ram issue instead of a pcie or gfx xard issue
 
Don't link your DDR3 memory and your CPU. An E8400 on a good day can MAYBE hit 2000 FSB> A ton of people have problem running linked/synced when they buy a CPU that isn't extreme and trying to run it at incredilous speeds. Why not unlink, run your e8500 at whatever overclock you had, and set the ram to 2000? You won't have a problem then, I'm sure.

I know that my QX is doing 1800 Linked/Synced with my Dominators, but it's a QX! And it's on a striker so it better do it :/
 
CharlieHarper said:
Don't link your DDR3 memory and your CPU. An E8400 on a good day can MAYBE hit 2000 FSB> A ton of people have problem running linked/synced when they buy a CPU that isn't extreme and trying to run it at incredilous speeds. Why not unlink, run your e8500 at whatever overclock you had, and set the ram to 2000? You won't have a problem then, I'm sure.

I know that my QX is doing 1800 Linked/Synced with my Dominators, but it's a QX! And it's on a striker so it better do it :/
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yes i know and i tried, i can oc my cpu much higher without l&s, but indeed i wanna run my ram as fast as i can to have more bandwidth
 
Well, I can tell you that you're missing out :)
2000 FSB is near impossible, even on my quad running a compensated multiplier.
I'm happy 1800 linked and synced no liE :) CHeck my posts on XS for proof
 
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