HELP...how to check RAM memory speed....

Hello,

I bought this memory for my computer a month ago:

Mushkin Essential DDR3 PC3-16000 6GB 3x2GB 9-10-9-24

Today I installed a program SISoftware professional, and the results I got for my memory were the following:

Manofacturer: Mushkin
Model: 998696ES
Type: 2GB DIMM DDR3
Technology: 8x(128M x 8 )
Speed: PC3-10700U DDR3-1334
Standar timings: 9-9-9-24 4-33-10-5
Timing @444MHz: 6-6-6-16 3-22-7-3
Timing @ 593MHz: 8-8-8-211 4-29-9-4
Timing 667MHz: 9-9-9-24 4-33-10-5

Did the guys sold me DDR3 at 1334 instead of the DDr3 at 1600 that I paid?

What is the best way to check the RAM memory speed?

Also my motherboard is aAsus P6T Deluxe V2 Socket 1366 and I am having trouble getting into the BIOS, what keys do I have to press at the start to get into the BIOS?I press ALT F2 or delete but get a different menu, not the BIOS.

Thanks for the help

If you don't overclock the default RAM speed foe the i7 920 is DDR3-1333

You have to hit the "Delete" key when your pc posts. You may need to hit it several times to make sure that you hit it at the right time. Once you are in Bios go to the section for your Memory (or RAM) settings. Manually put in the timings for your RAM as BIOS probably won't do it on auto. Also, change the memory frequency in your BIOS so that your memory runs at 1600 mhz. It might be labeled different in your BIOS (like DRAM Frequency or something similar). You might need to set the DIMM voltage (RAM voltage) to 1.65v, DO NOT go any higher than that for the voltage (it could damage the cpu).

Try to find an overclocking guide for the Core i7 920. The guides will usually have info included in how to get DDR3 1600 mhz to run at its rated speeds. Try to find a guide that has your mobo (or at least an ASUS mobo), so that it is referring to the same BIOS that ASUS uses for their X58 mobo's.

You have to hit the "Delete" key when your pc posts. You may need to hit it several times to make sure that you hit it at the right time. Once you are in Bios go to the section for your Memory (or RAM) settings. Manually put in the timings for your RAM as BIOS probably won't do it on auto. Also, change the memory frequency in your BIOS so that your memory runs at 1600 mhz. It might be labeled different in your BIOS (like DRAM Frequency or something similar). You might need to set the DIMM voltage (RAM voltage) to 1.65v, DO NOT go any higher than that for the voltage (it could damage the cpu).

Try to find an overclocking guide for the Core i7 920. The guides will usually have info included in how to get DDR3 1600 mhz to run at its rated speeds. Try to find a guide that has your mobo (or at least an ASUS mobo), so that it is referring to the same BIOS that ASUS uses for their X58 mobo's.

jtcraft

Intel Core I7 920 2.66Ghz Box Socket 1366

Asus P6T Deluxe V2 Socket 1366

Scythe Mugen 2 CPU Cooler

Mushkin Essential DDR3 PC3-16000 6GB 3x2GB 9-10-9-24

Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA2 MAESTRO

Cooler Master HAF 932 35218 Corsair HX850 850W Modular

Asus Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5

LG GH22NS50 Grabadora DVD SATA 22X Negra OEM

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro OEM

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64bits OEM

I don't really know how much of a performance boost it would make. My guess is you might see a small increase in performance, but not much (you might not even see it). It is best to run your RAM at its rated speeds (specs) for stability purposes, but if you aren't having any problems it isn't a big deal.jtcraft

The reason your ram is running at 1333 is because the IMC (integrated memory controller) on your processor "officially" supports up to DDR3-1333 ram. In order to achieve 1600, you need to overclock your ram. It is always recommended to manually enter in your ram timings in the bios because the motherboard will often times pick incorrect values when set to auto. If memory serves me correct, your ram should be equally stable at both settings. Here is a good overclocking guide for the Intel Core i7 920 with information regarding overclocking your ram:

http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/538439-guide-overclocking-core-i7-920-4-a.html

Your motherboard is more than capable of achieving 4.0Ghz depending on the stepping of your processor. In any case, thoroughly read through the guide and understand that you are doing this at your own risk. Potential errors can cause significant damage to your internal components so be thorough and follow the directions. From the sound of things, you aren't very familiar with this stuff so I'd probably avoid this unless you're currently disappointed in the performance of your rig.

Good luck.

The reason your ram is running at 1333 is because the IMC (integrated memory controller) on your processor "officially" supports up to DDR3-1333 ram. In order to achieve 1600, you need to overclock your ram. It is always recommended to manually enter in your ram timings in the bios because the motherboard will often times pick incorrect values when set to auto. If memory serves me correct, your ram should be equally stable at both settings. Here is a good overclocking guide for the Intel Core i7 920 with information regarding overclocking your ram:

Your motherboard is more than capable of achieving 4.0Ghz depending on the stepping of your processor. In any case, thoroughly read through the guide and understand that you are doing this at your own risk. Potential errors can cause significant damage to your internal components so be thorough and follow the directions. From the sound of things, you aren't very familiar with this stuff so I'd probably avoid this unless you're currently disappointed in the performance of your rig.

Good luck.

CStheGreat

Thanks , this is really helpful... I am not planning on overclocking my i7 as so far the performance is very good. I only use it to play games and my monitor (Sansung 2233rz) can only do 1680x1024 so I play all games maxed. But I want to know if I should overclock my RAM to its natural memory (1600) instead of leaving it at 1300 to make the rig more stable (this is my main concern, stability):

1.- If the rig will be more stable at 1600 then I will overclock the memory.

2.-If the rig will be the same stable at 1600 but I will gain a performance boost in games I will overclock to 1600 for future games.

3.-If the rig will be same stable at 1300 and I will not gain any performance boost in games, I will just leave it at 1300. What of the 3 should I do?

Did the guys sold me DDR3 at 1334 instead of the DDr3 at 1600 that I paid? What is the best way to check the RAM memory speed?MotherRussia