I choose a gigabyte motherboard because it has the dual bios technology, i find it more safer to have a backup bios. You can obviously overclock the ram without altering the cpu settings via. The pc no longer swaps to disk even under load so this is a major improvement. This 4gb kit of ocz pc2 6400 reaperx hpc enhanced bandwidth dual channel memory operates at. Ive got 2gb of ocz ddr2 pc2 6400 platinum revision 2 dual channel and i need exact help with what numbers too change in my bios ive already increase the ddr2 voltage to 2. Intel doesnt offer oc warranties on their non k chips so if you burn out your i5 6400 by using too much voltage for 34 years they wont replace it. How to how to overclock your ddr2 ram and is it worth it. I bought this to upgrade an old pc which had 2gb of good quality pc2 5400. All of the kits are rated at pc2 6400 or ddr2 800mhz and are meant to be used in overclocking situations. Although the ocz reaper x series caters to enthusiasts, epp eliminates the need for manual configuration and makes the benefits of overclocking available to the complete range of consumers looking to get the most out of their systems. I was told to get my fsb to around 1500 but it says 800 max.
Back in november 2006 we were fortunate enough to get our hands on a 1gb pc26400 ballistix kit fresh from the crucial factory. Overclocking a q6600 with pc26400 ram help hardforum. The ocz reaperx hpc memory series is the newest variant of the heatpipe cooled memory available from the manufacturer. Designed to run at a stock speed of ddr2800mhz or 400mhz core speed, we managed to push the modules to ddr2.
There arent many true 4gb sets of ram on the market that run tight timings and have nice headroom for overclocking. Although the ocz reaper x series caters to enthusiasts, epp eliminates the need for manual configuration and makes the benefits of overclocking available to the complete range of consumers looking to get the most out. Will i fry my mobo or it is possible to overclock motherboard a bit. Im trying to do some mild over clocking for the first time and ive been trying to do some research over the net the past month, but i havent found the results i really wanted since the circumstances tend to be very different depending on each scenario. The modules are covered by mirrored copper heatspreaders.
Skill says pc26400 in cpuz so mine are probably just higher binned modules that can clock higher. Ram memory servers, laptops and desktop pcs kingston. My op was more about discovering whether there are any extra limitations to overclocking the t variants it doesnt seem like there are, meaning overclocking the 6400t is no different than overclocking any other non k skylake cpu. Ocz ddr2 pc26400 reaperx hpc 4gb kit page 3 overclocking. Overclocking kingston hyperx 2gb 2 x 1gb 240pin ddr2.
If it has pc26400 said or 800 mhz, then it means your ram operates at 800. Of course the conventional wisdom is that the ram should be synchronous with the fsb, which indicates that pc2 4200 should be the optimal choice for a nonoverclocked e6600. Patriot extreme performance ddr2 800 4gb 2 x 2gb pc2. The kit performed admirably, managing to overclock all the way up to. As well as prime 95, youll need to download a few other pieces of free software. Im thinking of purchasing a q6600 with the new g0 stepping but i have some overclocking questions. Using software oc such as clockgen since my motherboard is completely locked dg33fb so if you do decide to help me give me a detailed info please on the fsb. Atech 4gb 2x 2gb pc2 6400 desktop dimm ddr2 800 mhz nonecc memory ram 6400u 4g. First of all let me make it clear that overclocking basically means to overwork. Pc2 6400 800mhz dual data rate 240pin dual inline memory module 2 rank doublesided module 7. Crucial ballistix tracer pc2 8500 2gb 2x1gb ddr2 memory kit. Some people report problems with a14 and certain testing software.
What i meant was starting the divider at the ddr2 666 level 333 in cpuz to make headroom. Overclocking my old boy core 2 quad q9400 overclockers forums. Extreme overclocking is a trusted source for overclockers on how to overclock all your pc parts. Until recently we thought that heatspreaders are not necessary for ddr2 modules, because ddr 2 runs cooler than ddr1 due to its lower voltage. Assuming you have a notebook computer, no current notebook using an intel chipset can run ram at 400800 mhz theres no point in buying pc2 6400 ram.
One commonly overlooked aspect of computer tweaking and tuning is ram overclocking. With the 4x1gb crucial pc26400 ddr2 memory kit, overclocking is. From the sounds of things, the best kit for most people will likely be the pc2 6400 low latency kit, but time will tell how they all handle overclocking on our shiny new evga 680i sli motherboard. While the motherboard bios is where most cpu overclocking takes place, graphics cards are tweaked via desktop software. I have an asus p5qc motherboard with 4gb corsair xms2 ddr2800 pc6400. Intel q9550 core 2 quad basic overclocking guide published in association with disclaimer please read this bit, it is very important. Intel core 2 duo basic overclocking guide for beginners. When i first saw the patriot extreme performance ddr2 800 4gb 2 x 2gb pc2 6400 ram, i was immediately intrigued to find out how well it could perform and overclock since it is a true 4gb kit. Try to get the latest version for each software hardware used in this guide. Intel non k overclocking core i5 6400, i3 6100 and g4400 asrock sky oc hardware unboxed.
It uses stock 44412 timings at low voltages and even has some solid overclocking ability. You can obviously overclock the ram without altering the cpu settings via memory dividers, although they offer very. But let us see if a complex packing help us to get higher overclocking results thanks for the support many thanks for the support with the f26400cl4d2gbpk 2gb pc2 6400 ddr2800 cl4 kit by g. As with any over clock, your mileage may vary, no over clock is guaranteed and you may get more from your system or less, its all about getting into the heart of. Our overclocking results with the pc2 6400 reaperx series were extremely impressive.
Atech 4gb pc2 6400 laptop sodimm ddr2 800 mhz 200pin notebook memory ram 1x 4g. Crucial ballistix tracer pc28500 2gb 2x1gb ddr2 memory. Kingston makes it quick and easy to select compatible ram memory for your desktop pc, laptop, or server. We are also looking at a ddr21066 kit of eased latency. Then we had mushkins xp28500 kit, which is the fastest 2x2gb kit on the market. Get the best deals on pc26400 ddr2800 computer ram when you shop the largest online selection at. There are lots of discussions about new processors, graphics cards, cooling products, power supplies, cases, and so much more. Intel non k overclocking core i5 6400, i3 6100 and g4400. Hi guys, i wanted to increase the performance of my ram by ocing it. Need help for overclocking on 780i and tweaking hardware. Super talents pc26400 kit didnt overclock at all, but had decent performance as youd expect for the given frequency. The 2 gb kit contains 2x 1024 mb 240pin dimm ddr2800 memory modules and the current price is 290 euro 122006. Is there a software to test mobo after overclocking. Overclocking memory timings and concerns mushkin xp2 pc2.
Intel q9550 core 2 quad basic overclocking guide scan. Our seven memory kits came from adata, corsair, crucial, kingston, mushkin, ocz, and syncmax. Pc6400 ram that has been tested to overclock stably with specified. Any ddr2 ram running faster than pc26400 ddr2800 is in effect overclocked. Latency or overclocking whats best f nvidia geforce forums. With great prices, fast shipping, and toprated customer service newegg shopping upgraded. The extreme overclocking forums are a place for people to learn how to overclock and tweak their pcs components like the cpu, memory ram, or video card in order to gain the maximum performance out of their system. How to overclock a locked intel skylake cpu duration. First, i already purchased 2x1gb ocz ddr2 pc2 6400 ram and im not sure what numbers to try for overclocking. The high performance of the ddr2 800 modules exceeds the expectations and the reason becomes clear with a look under the heatspreader.
Mushkins current xp26400 ddr2800 memory is not only highly overclockable, but also reasonably priced. I have prepared a list of most of the ddr2 memory availabe nowadays. Replacing it with 4gb of pc2 6400 brings a very obvious improvement, especially when running image editing software or other apps which cache large amounts of data. Our dedication to performance means that every product produced is ready for another winner to get exceptional performance and value. Your pc28500 ram ddr21066 is showing as pc26400 ddr2 800. Search by oem brand system, oem memory part number, or memory specifications. But it results as 1480mhz rated fsb and my mobo support only 33mhz.
All kingston memory is backed by 100% testing, a lifetime warranty and over 30. Are you on the lookout for a good 2gb kit that wont break the bank. Basic guide ddr2 ram overclocking lowyat forum lowyat. I added a post in reply to the op which shows one hitting 4. The sensor itself is closest to the ihs vs the cores, so it should be a little hotter than any given core. Skill f26400cl4d2gbpk 2gb kit ddr2800pc26400 memory. Mushkin products are built from carefully selected components and must meet our unmatched rigid quality control. On the next page well briefly cover each kit before we jump into testing. In its original incarnation as a forum thread, the beginners guide to overclocking intel core 2 duo processors written by david marshall aka clunk has already had over a quarter of a million hits.
This beginners guide to overclocking your intel q9550 45nm core 2 quad. Its quite amazing what the effect has been on ddr2 memory prices lately, no let me restate extraordinary. Crucial ballistix pc26400 ddr2800 2x1gb ram modules. Pc26400 is capable of running on a faster bus 400 mhz, 800 effective than pc25300 333 mhz, 667 effective. Featuring an epp enhanced performance profiles programmed spd, pc26400 reaper x modules will immediately boot at the rated specs on the latest generation of nvidia sli chipsets. Youll see from the chart below that the mushkin pc2 5300 memory was able to maintain its relatively tight timings of. According to corsair, the twin2x20486400c3 memory is rated to run at ddr2800 speeds with cas latency timings of 3439, albeit with a voltage of 2. Crucial ballistix pc28500 2gb ddr2 kit introduction.
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