RAM overclocking on AM2?

[Darur]

Hey folks,

 

I'm overclocking my 4600 X2 and right now I'm just raising the HTT and dropping the multiplier but I want to start overclocking my RAM. I'm a newb to OCing RAM and I don't really know where to start on this one. Currently my CPU is only running at 2.56Ghz with an 11x multi and 233 HTT. My board is a DFI Lanparty UT nf590 with 2 x 1GB Corsair XMS2 RAM.

 

I understand the principal behind OCing RAM and the idea of running it at a divider but I'm not really sure how to go about doing that? Also, Could anyone enlighten me on the 1T/2T settings, RAM Drive Strength and all those settings? Sorry, I've been searching all over for the last few months and I can't seem to find a very good starting point.

 

Many thanks!

[Darur]

Hrmm, well, after playing around with the BIOS I figured out how to change the RAM frequency and such, now I'm not sure how I should go about overclocking.

 

Right now my RAM is running at 4-4-4-12. Should I increase the speed from 200MHz to 266MHz and then bring up my HTT to 266MHz or what should I do? Also, I've read some places that I should run the HT multiplier at 3x, would this help?

 

Thanks again folks!

[thejamesvolta]

Lots of questions.

 

First off, I would slow down a bit and read this guide. This is your best starting point to answering all the questions you have.

[esco]

yeh basically read the oc'ing guide till you can remeber it word for word... or maybe something close.

 

Theres also a guide on memory timings and how to oc the ram in much detail.

 

(1t and 2t are both explained)

 

Take your time... theres alot to learn and take in. I think i read the guide for about 2 weeks before i went into the bios!

 

 

heres the link..... http://www.diy-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20823