Max Bandwidth? 12800CL9D-4GBNQ

[TBouds]

I was messing around with CPU-Z the other night and realized my RAM setting weren't exactly where they were supposed to be, I think. I noticed that in the max bandwidth was set as PC3-10700 (667MHz). From my understanding thats way underclocked from the advertised 833MHz. After messing around with BIOS my timings and voltage should be right at 9-9-9-24 and 1.5v (auto in BIOS). I'm pretty new to most of this stuff. Should I even be concerned?
Thanks in advance

[GSKILL TECH]

Max bandwidth is correct, that is showing the JEDEC standard. What that is showing is if you have settings on "AUTO" default, the motherboard can only detect up to DDR3-1333.

That is why Intel has XMP, and for AMD you have to manually configure settings for memory better than that spec.

The memory tab of CPU-Z gives you real time information. So with this memory kit, it should show ~800MHz 9-9-9-24

Thank you
GSKILL TECH

[mrcmtl]

If your system is stable, then maybe you should leave it as it is. If you want to try for DDR3-1600, you'll need to set it manually in the BIOS. As far as I can see, your ASROCK motherboard doesn't have the option to increase CPU-NB Voltage so you might face some unstability with 1600. However, it never hurts to try. If you see it is unstable, you just have to revert everything to AUTO.

[TBouds]

Thanks for the quick reply! Actually, when I set everything to auto my memory drops to 500MHz but my latencies drop from 9-9-9-24 to 6-6-8-20 or around that area, I'm not actually at my rig so I can't give exact numbers but when I get back to it ill have had memtest86+ running for over 8hrs. I had errors before but I think I had my timings wrong. I do have a little extra money right now, I'm getting a new video card for sure but my mobo is more important. Any suggestions for a mobo that is entirely compatable while being customizable at the same time?

[mrcmtl]

Any motherboard from ASUS, GIGABYTE or MSI with an AMD 800 series chipset except those basic mATX shall do. Before purchasing, I would take a look at the manual online and be sure it has all the necessary BIOS options. I can always suggest few motherboards if you have a price range.

[TBouds]

Awsome thanks! As far as my price range goes I was hoping for something no higher than the 150ish range. I will spend the extra if it is a much better improvement. Thanks again.

[mrcmtl]

For basic control, something like the ASUS M4A87TD EVO would be a good choice. If you plan on taking your CPU to its limit, then maybe the Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H would be better.

[TBouds]

Haha its actually funny you recommended the asus m4a87td. I went over to newegg and for under 200 I can get the mobo and a new vid card that kicks the crap outta my current one. Thanks for all the help