Ram Overclock

[geoworld123]

I recently built my own custom computer and I am using a Kingston 2GB ram running at 800MHz. I would like to Overclock it to 1333Mhz. Is it safe, how do I do it? I overclocked my processor through the BIOS but how do I overclock the RAM?

 

[MaDMagik]

800 to 1333? Forget it

And if you OCd the cpu through bios than its most likely that you overclocked your ram as well. Besides, overclocking ram gives very little in return(mostly heat) so Id leave it. As for "how to" look at the sticky at top of this section.

 

[OvrClkr]

You will not achieve anything by overclocking your 2Gb's. You should be looking at installing 2 more Gb's if needed.

 

[geoworld123]

Ok thanks. I might be getting another 2gb to add to my ram. Any idea about the difference between ddr2 and ddr3. I am currently using ddr3. My motherboard supports both ddr2 and ddr3.

 

[OvrClkr]

So you have DDR3? Can you post a link that shows what you purchased?

 

[geoworld123]

Do u mean a picture or the full details?

 

[OvrClkr]

No just a link (website) showing what you purchased.

Like this :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122&cm_re=G.Skill_800-_-20-231-122-_-Product

 

[geoworld123]

Sorry couldnt find any relevant sites. Sure will update u if I find one.

 

[4Ryan6]

I recently built my own custom computer and I am using a Kingston 2GB ram running at 800MHz. I would like to Overclock it to 1333Mhz. Is it safe, how do I do it? I overclocked my processor through the BIOS but how do I overclock the RAM?

There is no DDR3 800 memory as far as I know, you must mean you've bought DDR3 1333, but your system is only running it at 800Mhz, because you have not manually set the memory parameters to run at 1333, that doesn't require overclocking that requires setting your DDR3 slot voltage manually and setting your memory timings manually.

Now if you can list your specs in detail, IE, M/B, CPU, Memory Etc. we may be able to help you get it in the ballpark.

 

[geoworld123]

Ok I checked the packaging of the ram and many other websites. U are rite its 1333mhz. Could u pls tell me how to change the DDR3 slot voltage.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Look in your MoBo manual.

 

[4Ryan6]

Ok I checked the packaging of the ram and many other websites. U are rite its 1333mhz. Could u pls tell me how to change the DDR3 slot voltage.

Yes if you list your specs.

You said you built it yourself, you should know whats in it, even if you tossed all the packaging M/B brand and model#s are on the M/B, Memory model#, Speeds, and Voltage, should be on a sticker on the side of each module, and Kingston does label their modules?????????????

In PC3-10600/1333Mhz Kingston has Value Ram @ cas9 and HyperX @ cas 7, so no one can help you until we know whats in your possession.

 

[4Ryan6]

There is no DDR3 800 memory as far as I know

Which was true at the time of the statement However.

Seems I was wrong with that statement, there actually is DDR3 800mhz memory.

http://www.patriotmemory.com/products/detailp.jsp?prodline=3&catid=54&prodgroupid=152&id=872&type=4

However to the OP thats not your situation, and thats not the memory you are running.

 

[geoworld123]

But as I went thru many sites and even my manufacturer's site, I found out that my ram has frequency of 1333mhz. But somehow the system is running it at 800mhz. Now my question is how do I change this setting so as to utilize wat I have bought. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[4Ryan6]

Unless you list your specs, I'm done here.

 

[geoworld123]

MotherBoard: Msi 785G-E53
Processor: AMD Athlon ll X4 620 (2.66 overclocked to 3.12)
RAM: Kingston 2gb DDR3 1333Mhz (but running at 800)
Graphics: ATi Radeon HD 4670 1gb
Samsung 22x DVD Super Writer
Hard drive: Seagate 500 gb

Are these infos sufficient pls let me know if you need more,
Thanks for the help