Question Just a quick RAM question

[jexorz]

Is it worthwhile to upgrade from 11-11-11-28 800mhz ram to 1600, its fairly inexpensive since its old and was just wondering if the ram itself would do much for me, Tried asking before but got no answer, unless you count people insulting my processor as an answer, Could have atleast done both

quick specs
fx8350
radeon rx480

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

11-11-11-28 800mhz is 1600mhz. Memory....You multiply by 2 for DDR memory. 800x2 =1600.

 

[jexorz]

And i could get 1600x2 for 3200 assuming my mobo supports it anyhow.

 

[Calvin7]

FX8350 supports 1866MHz DDR3 with two modules.

Assuming someone knows what motherboard you are referring to, it may work in that.

 

[jexorz]

M5A78L-M/USB3 (AM3R2)

 

[damric]

With your current memory knowledge, I advise not to buy or change any of your memory settings. Not trying to be a dick. I just don't want you to bork up your computer. I will give you homework.

Learn and demonstrate your knowledge of these skills:

1) CLEAR CMOS. Most important, otherwise a bad RAM setting could keep your computer from POSTing.

2) Adjust DIMM voltage and CPU-NB voltage.

3) Understand the relationship between CPU-NB speed and RAM speed on the AM3+ platform.

4) Adjust CPU-NB clock and memory clock. Manually tune ALL memory timings.

5) Benchmark to demonstrate improved performance of tuning your memory controller and RAM.

6) Stability Test your settings.

Complete those tasks in order and come back to discuss your progress.