cler1c Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 Sorry if this question sounds stupid but I couldn't find the answers anywhere else. The max I can OC my cpu at a comfortable voltage (1.54) is 260. Now I'm testing my ram. Is there any point in pushing it beyond 260? Instead, shouldn't I be aiming to get the tightest possible timings on the ram @ 260 so I can match the cpu 1:1? Thanks for your help in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 Depends on how you want it overclocked. Personally I'd find the highest the RAM would go first, then use a lower multiplier and dividers if necessary to get optimal speed out of both. If you can't have both then get the highest cpu speed you can get. Some guys still claim 1:1 is best (its not) but if you feel safer doing that then yeah go for tighter timings if you like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thespin Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 Beyond current stock PC3200 speeds, memory bandwidth affects real world system speed very little. See: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27875 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDMF Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 . Some guys still claim 1:1 is best (its not) but if you feel safer doing that then yeah go for tighter timings if you like. 1:1 if acheivable is still better than dividers. The speed at which your CPU communicates with your memory will show up more places than benchmarks. The difference is small, but those looking for the most they can get from their system will always try for 1:1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICON57 Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 how do you know what the max of your cpu is? did you take the ram out of the equation by putting it on a divider to find the max of your cpu? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thespin Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 how do you know what the max of your cpu is?did you take the ram out of the equation by putting it on a divider to find the max of your cpu? That's right ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlowerKing Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 I'd try to find the max you can push your ram, if only for reference sakes.. but being 1Gb sticks I can't see it doing 289MHz (for 289x9). Still it's always nice to know what your equipment can do. Definitely try to get the tightest timings at 260 though, that will benefit you best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingyeung Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 running 1:1 is just easier, ther is one variable to worry about that being the factor of dividers. it is not better or worse at any means. some modules, just don't like dividers, where as others to obtain higher OC's you have to use dividers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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