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RDot604

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ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g-skill ram freq/volt adjustments
« on: September 12, 2010, 03:03:26 am »
So I have a ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g.skill memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231223&Tpk=F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ

Im trying to overclock the memory timing. The stock memory timing is 9-9-9-24 at 1333(this is what the box says), but in reality, on my computer was 9-10-10-25,but the frequency in the bios was 1066. I then changed it to 8-8-8-20, but now the frequency is 1120. Im not sure if thats normal or what? I just would like to what settings are good with stability and what numbers I need.

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Re: ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g-skill ram freq/volt adjustments
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2010, 10:36:26 am »
I have just borrowed this quote from Peteruk as posted in another thread as it was quicker than doing it again.
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The default is 1066MHz your RAM can do 1333MHz.

1066MHz (Data rate MT/s) is 533MHz~ (I/O bus clock )
1333MHz (Data rate MT/s) is 667MHz~ (I/O bus clock )

As per JEDEC standards
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Re: ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g-skill ram freq/volt adjustments
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2010, 07:48:41 pm »
I know I can go to 1333, but the problem is its set at 1120 and I cant change it to 1333 with the system memory multiplier. At x8, its 1120Mhz and at x10, its 1400Mhz. I was able to change it earlier, but Im not sure if it has something to do with the cpu being overclocked a bit.

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Re: ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g-skill ram freq/volt adjustments
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2010, 08:05:21 pm »
Yes it has it is linked together. Drop the cpu back.
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
i7 920
Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
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Re: ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g-skill ram freq/volt adjustments
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2010, 08:43:28 pm »
If I overclock my cpu some more. Like to 160 block from 150, then can I change my memory multiplier from x8 to x10 and 1600mhz?

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Re: ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g-skill ram freq/volt adjustments
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2010, 09:31:23 pm »
You can try but don't forget the CPU has limits. The whole problem with overclocking is that to raise one thing nowadays you have to raise the other because they are linked. Plus usually you have to raise the voltage to get it stable and that produces more heat...viscous circle. Just be aware of the limitaions of your hardware before you start jumping in.
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
i7 920
Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
3 x 27" Iiy

RDot604

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Re: ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g-skill ram freq/volt adjustments
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2010, 09:35:51 pm »
Ok, fair enough....Im gonna get another fan and a better heatsink before I advance further. What is the max full load temp the cpu should be at?

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Re: ga-x58a-ud3r with 6gb g-skill ram freq/volt adjustments
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2010, 02:00:34 pm »
If you tell us what processor you have got we might be able to help. ;)
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
i7 920
Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
3 x 27" Iiy