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EP43T-USB3, Upgrading RAM from 1333 to 1600 (4GB to 16GB)
Hi there, first post over here.
First off, my system (signature) is working rock solid with all the following settings and specifications, no random crashes, BSOD, etc. But due to recent needs (I'm running 4 virtual machines simultaneously and I have to add 2 more) and my OS installation switch from my old regular hard drive to a SSD I need to get more memory so I can handle the virtual machines workload and also a RAM drive to keep the SSD in good shape for a few years at least (I bet the Windows swap using 4 VM and having only 4GB will kill the SSD in no time).
Anyway, I already brought 2 set of this memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800). Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL and as you can see is rated 1600 (G.SKILL-Products) unlike my current memory which is 1333 (G.SKILL-Products).
My main questions is, do you think I would need to change something on my current OC configuration to avoid having any troubles and if the change from 1333 to 1600 would allow me to get a boost on my current 3.60Ghz overclock (I tried to get more seeing as a lot of people are able to get the 8400 up to 4.00Ghz but I had no luck going beyond 3.60Ghz).
Also, I have been reading that that my current CPU/Chipset might not play nice with 16GB running at 1600.
Anyway, thanks for any early help and I would be testing this thing and report any problems as soon I get the new memory in my hands (should be next week).
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.60GHz C0
Motherboard = GA-EP43T-USB3 Rev. 1.0
BIOS Version = F4
RAM = G-Skill Ripjaws X DDR3-1333 PC3-10666 (9-9-9-24/1.5v) F3-10666CL9D-4GBXL
First off, my system (signature) is working rock solid with all the following settings and specifications, no random crashes, BSOD, etc. But due to recent needs (I'm running 4 virtual machines simultaneously and I have to add 2 more) and my OS installation switch from my old regular hard drive to a SSD I need to get more memory so I can handle the virtual machines workload and also a RAM drive to keep the SSD in good shape for a few years at least (I bet the Windows swap using 4 VM and having only 4GB will kill the SSD in no time).
Anyway, I already brought 2 set of this memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800). Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL and as you can see is rated 1600 (G.SKILL-Products) unlike my current memory which is 1333 (G.SKILL-Products).
My main questions is, do you think I would need to change something on my current OC configuration to avoid having any troubles and if the change from 1333 to 1600 would allow me to get a boost on my current 3.60Ghz overclock (I tried to get more seeing as a lot of people are able to get the 8400 up to 4.00Ghz but I had no luck going beyond 3.60Ghz).
Also, I have been reading that that my current CPU/Chipset might not play nice with 16GB running at 1600.
Anyway, thanks for any early help and I would be testing this thing and report any problems as soon I get the new memory in my hands (should be next week).
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.60GHz C0
Motherboard = GA-EP43T-USB3 Rev. 1.0
BIOS Version = F4
RAM = G-Skill Ripjaws X DDR3-1333 PC3-10666 (9-9-9-24/1.5v) F3-10666CL9D-4GBXL
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster ...............:Fast CPU Clock Ratio ..........................:9x Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:0.0 CPU Frequency ...........................:3.60Ghz (400x9) Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control..................:[Enabled] CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............:400Mhz PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:100 C.I.A.2 .................................:[Disabled] Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter] CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< 800 PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 800 CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: <<< 0ps MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: <<< 0ps DRAM Performance Control Performance Enhance...................:[STANDARD] (G)MCH Frequency Latch...............:[400Mhz] System Memory Multiplier ..............:3.33D Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............:1333 DRAM Timing Selectable ................:[Manual] Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time........................9 tRCD .........................................9 tRP'........................................... 9 tRAS.......................................... 24 Advanced Timing Control tRRD...........................................Auto tWTR..........................................Auto tWR............................................Auto tRFC...........................................Auto tRTP...........................................Auto Command Rate (CMD) ....................:Auto Driving Strength Profiles Driving Strength ............................Auto Motherboard Voltage Control CPU Load-Line Calibration..................:[Enabled] CPU Vcore�.���.........................:1.32500V CPU Termination�..... 1.200V*.......:1.200V CPU Referen.����....0.755V*.......: <<< .805V MCH/ICH MCH Core�����.....1.100V...........: << 1.200V MCH Reference�.��.0.760V...........; <<< 0.760V ICH I/O������.....1.500V............: <<< 1.550V ICH Core����...��1.100V............: <<< 1.100V DRAM DRAM Voltage ��....1.500V............: 1.600V DRAM Termination .�0.700V............: 0.800V Advanced Settings Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled] No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled] CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled] C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled] x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled] CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled] CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled] Virtualization Technology................: [Enabled] Integrated Peripherals Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[Disabled]
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