Is my setup ok? 4.2ghz I7 960

[slashxcode]

Hey guys. So I'm attempting to OC, I have in the past at stock voltage at around 3.4 but I'd like something more substantial. 4.1 to 4.2 or more if you guys think I can handle it. I'm currently able to run my oc with about 65c load on Prime 95. I had some graphical artifacts after a few hours but I believe this was due to a bad GPU - it was a recent purchase (open box from Microcenter, no less) so I exchanged it for a new one and everything seems great. It does make me nervous though, so I've taken some pictures of my bios setup. Are my numbers ok?

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My specs:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 960 CPU
Mobo: Gigabyte X58A-UD3R
GPU: GTX 960
Ram: XMS3 — 6GB Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Kit, 1600MHz, 8-8-8-24, 1.65V
PSU: Corsair 650W

 

[dustinhunt78]

It appears that your memory bandwith is off. You have the XMP feature enabled, but have you actually gone in and set the XMP profile?

 

[slashxcode]

It appears that your memory bandwith is off. You have the XMP feature enabled, but have you actually gone in and set the XMP profile?

I haven't! I thought all I had to do was set the XMP and the mobo took care of it. How should I fix this and do the other numbers look ok? I thought the way I set up the memory might be off.

 

[dustinhunt78]

I have a DZ87KLT-75k motherboard from Intel, so I have the Intel "Visual BIOS". That is where I actually had to set the XMP. Enabling it does NOT activate it. From what I see, your other numbers appear to be right on.

 

[slashxcode]

Should I set the DRAM voltage to 1.65?

 

[dustinhunt78]

What is the model number of your RAM.....or what kind and size? Preferably make and model number.

 

[dustinhunt78]

Nevermind....I found it. Yes to setting to 1.65v. I may do that when you activate the XMP profile. But if not, your RAM is 1.65v. At least in the XMP profile calls for it, so I assume that 1.65v is the setting.

 

[slashxcode]

Corsair TR3X6G1600C8. The 1.65 voltage shows up in pink though, so I was afraid to select it. Also, how would I go about fixing my memory setup in the bios?

 

[dustinhunt78]

Corsair TR3X6G1600C8. The 1.65 voltage shows up in pink though, so I was afraid to select it. Also, how would I go about fixing my memory setup in the bios?

Here are all the tech specs on that RAM. It shows at the bottom that it is 1.65v.

What is your motherboard model number. I need that to see how to set XMP. All motherboards each have their own BIOS setup procedures

 

[slashxcode]

Corsair TR3X6G1600C8. The 1.65 voltage shows up in pink though, so I was afraid to select it. Also, how would I go about fixing my memory setup in the bios?

Here are all the tech specs on that RAM. It shows at the bottom that it is 1.65v.

What is your motherboard model number. I need that to see how to set XMP. All motherboards each have their own BIOS setup procedures

GA-X58A-UD3R

 

[dustinhunt78]

Corsair TR3X6G1600C8. The 1.65 voltage shows up in pink though, so I was afraid to select it. Also, how would I go about fixing my memory setup in the bios?

Here are all the tech specs on that RAM. It shows at the bottom that it is 1.65v.

What is your motherboard model number. I need that to see how to set XMP. All motherboards each have their own BIOS setup procedures

GA-X58A-UD3R

You really need to read this article:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fforum%2F272470-30-x58a-ud3r-problem&ei=n_goU6unDaq40QHZv4GwBg&usg=AFQjCNFfMffbfAtgb_Fo7J539zPnteY3qQ&bvm=bv.62922401,d.dmQ

 

[slashxcode]

Corsair TR3X6G1600C8. The 1.65 voltage shows up in pink though, so I was afraid to select it. Also, how would I go about fixing my memory setup in the bios?

Here are all the tech specs on that RAM. It shows at the bottom that it is 1.65v.

What is your motherboard model number. I need that to see how to set XMP. All motherboards each have their own BIOS setup procedures

GA-X58A-UD3R

You really need to read this article:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fforum%2F272470-30-x58a-ud3r-problem&ei=n_goU6unDaq40QHZv4GwBg&usg=AFQjCNFfMffbfAtgb_Fo7J539zPnteY3qQ&bvm=bv.62922401,d.dmQ

So should I disable XMP? Or just leave the memory alone? I'm not sure what to do after loading optimized defaults, what do I set the SPD to, because it will clearly be higher than 1600 after setting the BCLK.

 

[dustinhunt78]

Corsair TR3X6G1600C8. The 1.65 voltage shows up in pink though, so I was afraid to select it. Also, how would I go about fixing my memory setup in the bios?

Here are all the tech specs on that RAM. It shows at the bottom that it is 1.65v.

What is your motherboard model number. I need that to see how to set XMP. All motherboards each have their own BIOS setup procedures

I wouldn't disable it. I would DEFINITELY use it and take advantage of it. It sets EVERYTHING. Timing, bandwith, latency, etc. It sets the profile for the RAM to exactly what you want it to be in order to get max performance from you RAM.

GA-X58A-UD3R

You really need to read this article:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fforum%2F272470-30-x58a-ud3r-problem&ei=n_goU6unDaq40QHZv4GwBg&usg=AFQjCNFfMffbfAtgb_Fo7J539zPnteY3qQ&bvm=bv.62922401,d.dmQ

So should I disable XMP? Or just leave the memory alone? I'm not sure what to do after loading optimized defaults, what do I set the SPD to, because it will clearly be higher than 1600 after setting the BCLK.