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How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?

How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« on: December 27, 2011, 09:01:50 am »
Hi everyone!  Merry Christmas and a very, very happy new year too!

Ok, my million dollar question:

How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?

I just installed this RAM into my Intel 2500K rig, but it keeps reading at 1333 Mhz.  The only adjustment I have made in the BIOS is to click the optimized defaults.

Ok, I realize I always tell everyone I never overclock, and for the most part, I never do....but I must confess my sins....I recently installed BF3 and I would like to squeeze every last bit of speed out of this system.  The BF3 enemies are trying to stop me from saving the world.  And besides, this Corsair RAM proudly proclaims 1600 Mhz, and all at 1.5v.

Come on now, please help me shoot more BF3 terrorists and make my new year even more happier!

And how to I speed up this very overclock-able Intel 2500k?

It's me,

Need for more speed Soar
« Last Edit: December 27, 2011, 09:05:03 am by soarwitheagles »
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Re: How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2011, 09:10:53 am »
Hi Soar,

you will need to manually set the RAM Speed in BIOS under the MIT Section. Go to Advanced Memory Settings where you can change the setting from 1333MHz to 1600MHz. On my GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3, with Corsair Vengeance RAM I have found that setting the Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) to enabled has worked.

For pushing the CPU you might like to check out this guide: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,4072.0.html which I am finding pretty useful. Tell you what, I'll race you, first one to 5.0GHz with their 2500k gets bragging rights for a couple of days!  :D
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.

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Re: How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2011, 02:24:36 pm »
Is that like the following:

XMP( when enabled) - Profile 1

System Memory Multiplier - 1600


DRAM Timing selectable - Auto
Profile DDR Voltage - 1.5V
Profile VTT Voltage - 1.05v
Channel Interleaving - Auto
Rank Interleaving - Auto


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Re: How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2011, 06:42:53 pm »
Hi Soar,

you will need to manually set the RAM Speed in BIOS under the MIT Section. Go to Advanced Memory Settings where you can change the setting from 1333MHz to 1600MHz. On my GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3, with Corsair Vengeance RAM I have found that setting the Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) to enabled has worked.

For pushing the CPU you might like to check out this guide: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,4072.0.html which I am finding pretty useful. Tell you what, I'll race you, first one to 5.0GHz with their 2500k gets bragging rights for a couple of days!  :D

Absic,

Merry Christmas to you dear friend and I trust you are having a wonderful holiday season there!

I certainly am having a wonderful time here!

Ok, I went into Advanced Memory Settings, enabled the Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.), and sure enough, it worked like a charm!

Thanks again friend!

Now as for using that overclocking guide, man, I still feel that is way over my head.  There are so many variables!

I wish someone had an overclocking guide for my specific set up so I could easily duplicate their settings and enjoy the benefits of all their hard work and trial and error tweaking!

Anyway, up, up, and away, into higher speeds!

Soar

AMD 1055T
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XFX 6870 DD
Corsair Vengeance 1600 16GB
OCZ ZX-850 Watt Gold
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ASRock Z77 Extreme4
GeForce 560Ti
OCZ ZX-850 Watt Gold
Corsair Vengeance 1600 16GB
CM HAF X Blue

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Re: How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2011, 07:54:59 pm »
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Now as for using that overclocking guide, man, I still feel that is way over my head.  There are so many variables!

Ah but that is the fun of attempting to overclock Soar. It's an art not a science and sadly no two PC systems are exactly the same so, even if you do find a guide based on the exact system that you are running you are still very likely to run into problems.

Small steps and copious notes is the best way to go. Remember to record the default settings in BIOS before you start tweaking, as these will prove invaluable when you want to double check things. Be prepared to reset CMOS frequently, especially when you really start pushing, as you are bound to encounter the dreaded BSOD. And remember, if you run into problems, Dark Mantis would love to help you. I won't be able to as I will probably be facing the same issues myself!  ;)
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.

Re: How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2011, 01:46:19 pm »
LOL!

Ok, Absic, that was good!

Happy New Year to you and yours!

Soar
AMD 1055T
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GeForce 560Ti
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Corsair Vengeance 1600 16GB
CM HAF X Blue

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Re: How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2011, 01:02:43 am »
I'm wanting to put my ram to 1600mhz as it's at 1333mhz too, it's corsair vengeance etc, so would I just do the same?
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Re: How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2011, 06:50:34 am »
Hi there,

yes, the BIOS settings should be the same with your motherboard.
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.

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Re: How do I adjust my 1.5v 1600 Vengeance RAM from 1333 up to 1600?
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2011, 07:23:58 am »
I'm wanting to put my ram to 1600mhz as it's at 1333mhz too, it's corsair vengeance etc, so would I just do the same?

The principle is the same whatever the specific components involved.
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