Which RAM to buy ? · DIGIT-ARC

Currently I am having a 4gb hynx ram . now its running at 800mhz speed.

Motherboard = Asus p5g41t-m lx

I know this motherboard supports 1333 max , But I dont know why the RAM is running at a lower speed .

Below are the screenshots

*s15.postimage.org/9fgfdtpwb/image.jpg

*s13.postimage.org/r4501d3k7/Ram1.jpg

*s14.postimage.org/xocshfw1d/Ram2.jpg

How can I make this run at maximum speed ?

And also If I am to buy a 4gb extra ram to configure as dual channel , which ram should I buy ?

Can anyone help me to select a Ram from an online shopping site ? ( Preferably flipkart )

Thanks

Checked the specifications of your mobo, 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM is supported.
The following RAM modules are great VALUE FOR MONEY RAM :
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM - 1430/- on Flipkart

Transcend 4 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM - 1276/- on Flipkart

Hope this helps..

But sir , Can you please explain why my ram is not running at full speed ?

I had uploaded cpu-z screenshots before , but its not being shown .

I can re upload it , if you require to check them .

Current memory is hmt351u6bfr8c-h9 ( hynix 4gb ddr3 )

From the specification your m/b support ram speed 1333Mhz with O.C. By default it support 1066/800Mhz. And your ram PC3-10700 support 1333Mhz that's why i think it create problem.

@ OP - go into bios setting and set appropriate ram ratio/multiplier setting or else increase FSB ( this will OC the cpu ) and decrease multiplier to run cpu at stock speed - follow these steps to get your desired ram speed.

topgear said:
@ OP - go into bios setting and set appropriate ram ratio/multiplier setting or else increase FSB ( this will OC the cpu ) and decrease multiplier to run cpu at stock speed - follow these steps to get your desired ram speed.

Hi , Can you elaborate a little

. I have been reading a lot of articles and am becoming more n more confused .

I think I will just give it a try .

I dont know how to set ram ratio/multiplier ( may be my bios doesn't have it )

And the second method , to get fsb 1333 , I have to set value 333 right ?
then how much should I set multiplier value to get stock speed ( 2.4ghz )

Processor is e2220

H

simply you should look inside your motherboard driver disk their is a Turbo key . you should install it and thats it. It is a overclocking mode for ram. I had also this motherboard,

@ Allu Azad - your mobo manual should let you know where you can find settings like FSB/Multiplier etc.

Set the cpu multiplier to 7/7.5 or 8x to getr closet possible cpu speed - but this FSB speed may or may not be stable - so start with 266 Mhz FSB and 9x multiplier which will boost up the mem speed to ~1066 Mhz - then increase the FSB speed at 10 Mhz speed ( also change multiplier accordingly to match cpu clock speed ) until the system becomes unstable - then decrease the FSB by 10/20 Mhz - you will get the best possible mem speed.

topgear said:
so start with 266 Mhz FSB and 9x multiplier which will boost up the mem speed to ~1066 Mhz -

Done that

Now my ram is running at 1066 . Much better

I am somewhat worried about setting it higher bcz i only have stock cooler . I am afraid i may fry the processor :-D

Another doubt - Now I have only increased the fsb right . So , is this actually overclocking ? Does this have any adverse effects ?

CPU-Z Validator 3.1

I have put on hold ram buying decision . I have to get a processor with 1333 fsb before that

actuall your cpu is running at a little under clocked clock speed rather than Overclocking ;-)

and as long as you keep the cpu speed close to the stock speed ( by incresing FSB but reducing multiplier ) there's nothing to worry about.

If your current cpu can run fine at 1333Mhz FSB then try it first.

Do i have to manually set PCI Express Frequency and PCI Clock Synchronization ?

CPU: Intel - HOWTO Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.4 - EXTREME Overclocking Forums

I read here that otherwise Pcie will also run according to fsb which can damage the video card :O

^^ yep, lock the pci-e frequency to 100 Mhz.

Not running at 1333 fsb

Currently running at 1066 . Pcie set to 100 Mhz

Temp - Min = 36 , Max = 72

Is this good ?

^^ temps are good but try to keep the max temp under 70c.

Allu Azad said:
Not running at 1333 fsb

Currently running at 1066 . Pcie set to 100 Mhz

Temp - Min = 36 , Max = 72

Is this good ?

Max is too high. Should be around 50C. At max 65C. You shouldn't cross 65C.

Oh Oh ! I should probably check the temps at stock fsb

Will get back later

checked temps at stock fsb

Min = 37

Max = 71 :-(

( Checked with CoreTemp , while using prime95 )

What should i do ?

Should I get another cooler ? Can u suggest one at budget price ?

71C under prime95 is OK temp ( tested with smallFFt ? ) - most of the real wrld apps/games will keep it around ~65-68c then but if you need to get a cooler consider getting CM Hyper TX3 priced arund ~1.3k.

71?
I think airflow inside the cabinet is a bit low, and that's what causes the increase in temperature.

Tests were using in-place large ffts .
@ small ffts max temp was 70.

Cleaned cabby after 3 months , ate lots of dust

Noticed that the cooler is showing Cooler Master logo . Shouldn't it be showing Intel logo if it's stock cooler ?

d6bmg said:
71?
I think airflow inside the cabinet is a bit low, and that's what causes the increase in temperature.

Don't know about that . But I have a small fan on the cabinet also ( Chassis fan ? ) .

Ah! Only one cabinet/chissis fan? I've hit the correct reason.
One thing I would like to ask: which cabinet are you using?

Allu Azad said:
Noticed that the cooler is showing Cooler Master logo . Shouldn't it be showing Intel logo if it's stock cooler ?

If it's a OEM/Branded pc then it's OK ir else yur assembler might have screwed up the stock cooler and used this coler which are around Rs. 250 - 300 / piece

Don't know about that . But I have a small fan on the cabinet also ( Chassis fan ? ) .

better would be if you can post some pics of your cabinet.

The cabinet is of wipro model wiv37555. ( The pc was a wipro pc , later lightning took my motherboard and psu to its grave ) . Later I purchased components but using old cabinet itself .

I will work on taking pics ( my mobile cam is not that good )

Another case of bad chassis. You should think about changing the chassis.

d6bmg said:
Another case of bad chassis. You should think about changing the chassis.

Can u suggest me one ?
preferably a low budget vfm chassis

Max budget?? It should be ~2.3K to get a good chassis.

My suggestion would be:
NZXT Source 210 @2.4K
That is the best cabinet in terms of performance & also in terms of design available in the market.

And please don't waste your money by buying a cheap 1K Frontech/Intex/I-ball/Zebronix cabinet. All of then have really bad design in terms of airflow.

d6bmg said:
My suggestion would be:
NZXT Source 210 @2.4K

Anything under 2k ?

topgear said:
if you need to get a cooler consider getting CM Hyper TX3 priced arund ~1.3k.

Which one is better - tx3 or hyper 212 evo ?

There is no good cabinet under 2K.
That cabinet I've mention is the minimum choice to get very good airflow along with some added features like front panel USB3, cable management etc.

About cooler: Hyper 212 EVO is far more superior than TX3. And price of 212 EVO is also greater than TX3.

@ Allu Azad - for a under 2k cabinet get CM Elite 350 ( without the PSu ) :
Elite 350 - Cooler Master

Price should be around ~1.65k.

^^ I've not seen that model at any shop at Kolkata. So I guess it may not be available in India.

^^ I've bought it for a friend on Nov 2011 ;-)

and yes, it may not be readily available on shops but just ask the shopkeeper.

I think i will try the cooler first .

Will Hyper tx3 fit in my micro atx cabinet ?

And also can i install it myself ? I am not a hardware expert

Will buying a Second hand Core2Quad q8300 at 3.5k will be better for my computer ? ( a digitian is selling this )

I checked the spec and it runs in 1333fsb , so will it improve the performance in my system ?

Upgrading from E2220 to Q8300?
You can easily understand the increase in performance by yourself.
But please look at the supported processor list in the motherboard site before purchasing the new processor.

And your question about TX3, and your present cabinet? Well... that can't be answered I suppose.

Hyper TX3 Evo is 135 mm taller - so most of the standard sized ATX cabinet should house this without any issue.