Overclocking help RAM

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I was thinking and thinking hard since this RAM costs ALOT, I have 3 gigs of DDR2 800 RAM Corsair, I was thinking about fixing the latency timings etc., But I didn't know how? and How bad would it affect my computer, and if I had a chance of frying my Motherboard, So if anyone knows and if anyone thinks it would be a good Idea then help me out :ohwell: thanks

[Kursah]

Well you may not be able to OC too far considering you have 3 gigs spread across 4 sticks, (2x512 and 2x1024), which is good for dual channel, but I have found using only 2 memory Dimms is better for higher OC's and tighter timings.

If I were you I'd look up your memory modules on google (or your favorite search) and find out how far others have taken that memory, what voltage and timings they use, etc. Then try to narrow it down to your MB and a CPU close to what you have.

Memory can be tricky, timings especially, usually the tighter the timings, the faster your response can be but more voltage may be needed to keep things stable.

Do some research and then set your OC goal. I recommend that you remove your 2x512 sticks in order to obtain a higher, more stable OC, but you can try with what you have. It is recommended that you use the same memory, brand, size and all when attempting to OC the memory. Keep us posted, hope that helps a little.

If you're worried about damage, keep a few things in mind, voltage is an enemy, the lowest possible to keep your system stable is recommended, and the more speed and voltage, the more heat created, so ensure you have better than OEM cooling on certain components (especially CPU), depending on how far you OC.