keekje Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hello, First off all im kinda noob with overclocking. Just got my new pc build finished. But when i look at my memory it says something like 500Mhz but on the box / site they say 1333Mhz :sigh!: Do i need to overclock it myself? Is there a guide for this? Regrads, Keekje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrat Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Welcome. If you fill in your PC specs it makes it easier for people to help you. Unless your CPU by default runs RAM at 1333 MHz. you will need to manually set the RAM settings in the BIOS. Depending on your specific CPU/Mobo/RAM the RAM may or may not run at 1333 MHz. if this is overclocked for your CPU. The RAM is Double Data Rate RAM so in your BIOS it typically shows at 1/2 the RAM speed, i.e. 1333 MHz. would be 666 MHz. x 2 = 1333 MHz. Some BIOS show the doubled speed instead of 1/2 speed. The actual frequency can vary slightly based on the mobo tolerances. You mobo owner's manual should walk you thru the available BIOS settings. The BIOS settings are 9-9-9-24 2T @ 1.65 V. This information should also be on the label on the RAM. Sometimes the voltage is different. If it's more than 1.5 V you will likely need to set it manually in the BIOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keekje Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 filled out my specs in my profile :p: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrat Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 The socket AM3 Phenom II CPUs run RAM at 1333 MHz. The SPD on the RAM that you have may be setting the BIOS to a slower default frequency or timings. If so then manually set the BIOS if the auto detect otion does not set the RAM properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keekje Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 oke mabye this will help? http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4333/overdrive.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrat Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Everything looks just fine. Your actual memory info. is on the bottom right corner. The RAM is running at 9-9-9-24 2T @ 1334 MHz. The 667.15 MHz. x 2 = 1334.3 MHz. -the exact frequency the RAM is running at. It's all good! Enjoy. :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keekje Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Oh oke lol :p: well thnx anyway :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrat Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 If you want to learn more about OC'ing the AMD Phenom II CPUs, Dolk's guide at the link below should be useful. http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=596023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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