I have some 800MHz DDR2 RAM (dual-rate of 2x400MHz) in my PC. Does this mean my CPU FSB overclock shouldn't go over 400MHz or can the RAM be overclocked in the same fashion?
I was stressing my 425MHz FSB with Prime95 when I headed out, but it seems my PC had restarted itself while I was out (Prime95 was nowhere to be seen and the results simply show passes after passes). This got me thinking whether my RAM made the computer fail or something.
Is the MHz rating on RAM an absolute maximum number the memory can operate in?
If it is, is it better to switch the sticks to another 2 gigs of faster RAM or should I jump straight to 4 gigs of faster RAM?
If not, what should I take into account if I'm overclocking RAM?
I bought some CPU cooling and I'm wondering how far I can go with this but my RAM might not like it. Right now I'm on 400MHz FSB so it certainly stays stable.
I was stressing my 425MHz FSB with Prime95 when I headed out, but it seems my PC had restarted itself while I was out (Prime95 was nowhere to be seen and the results simply show passes after passes). This got me thinking whether my RAM made the computer fail or something.
Is the MHz rating on RAM an absolute maximum number the memory can operate in?
If it is, is it better to switch the sticks to another 2 gigs of faster RAM or should I jump straight to 4 gigs of faster RAM?
If not, what should I take into account if I'm overclocking RAM?
I bought some CPU cooling and I'm wondering how far I can go with this but my RAM might not like it. Right now I'm on 400MHz FSB so it certainly stays stable.