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[quiksilverx181]

I have overclocked the system in my sig to 2850, i know i can squeeze more outta a 2.6c and 1 gb dual channel ram... my problem is, is that my ram refuses to run at 1:1... every time i try, it doesnt boot into windows... i wanna get past 220 fsb, advice?

 

[BillLeeLee]

Well, PC3200 is rated to only run at 400 Mhz (200 Mhz x 2), and you're out of spec already at 220 Mhz (220 x 2 = 440), so it's not really feasible to use 1:1 synchronous timing ratios.

You'll have to use a divider (5:4, 3:2, etc) if you want to hit higher FSBs and clock speeds.

 

[quiksilverx181]

im using 5:4 and i failed a p95 test at 225 fsb... what can i do to improve that oc

 

[BillLeeLee]

Relax the memory timings and give the modules some more voltage if possible.

 

[camay123]

Originally posted by quiksilverx181
im using 5:4 and i failed a p95 test at 225 fsb... what can i do to improve that oc

Prime 95 is the absolute test but it sometimes fails when everything else runs fine. Try stressing with something else like Hotcpu test or Folding@home.

Originally posted by BillLeeLee
Relax the memory timings and give the modules some more voltage if possible.

True.

 

[MontyAC]

Originally posted by BillLeeLee
Relax the memory timings and give the modules some more voltage if possible.

Try the above and also raise your vcore a little, don't go over 1.7 volts.

 

[quiksilverx181]

ok thanks