Silly RAM question

[Fistandantilis]

How does a person (like myself) tell if their RAM is overheating?

Thanks

 

[cmdrdredd]

you have to measure it manually

 

[JustaGeek]

If you experience decreased or "stuttery" performance, you might want to use this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/c...m.taf?Itemnumber=93983

I have recently placed an 80mm fan, attached with a strap to the main PSU cable in the case, and directed it towards the RAM modules. I have 4 DIMM's, and they are fairly close to each other.

 

[Fistandantilis]

Thanks for the help fellas, I havent noticed any issues I was more just curious than anything.

 

[Fistandantilis]

I have another question,
CPU-Z states that my ram is running at 533, is that 533x2 for 1066?

Thanks

 

[themisfit610]

You got it.

 

[Fistandantilis]

thanks, but should I run my ram at 266? that is the FSB for my processor?

again thanks

 

[JustaGeek]

No, you're fine.

The memory divider (RAM to FSB ratio) with the value of 2 does the job. It brings the FSB of 266MHz to 533MHz, and then it gets doubled to 1066.

See, in my case I use the divider of 16/13, for the RAM speed of 800MHz.

325MHz FSB x 16/13 divider = 400 MHz Memory Bus x 2 DDR = 800.

Your divider value of 2 is probably even easier on the system clock - it just doubles the speed of FSB.

Enjoy!

 

[Fistandantilis]

OK thanks for the information.

 

[drakore]

If you oc you should have active cooling... generally worth the 20-30$ for a cooler... or just rig something yourself for cheaper.