G-Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600mhz

[PeteA]

Hi all,

I'm having a problem setting up my G-Skill memory.

My system is as follows:-

Memory = G-Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600mhz Ripjaws Memory Kit CL9 (9-9-9-24) 1.5v, two pairs of these fitted, same specs to both sets.
Processor = Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz Socket 1366 8MB Cache
Motherboard = Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R Intel X58 (Socket 1366)
Graphics = Sapphire HD 5770 1GB GDDR5
O/S Windows 7 professional

Can anyone tell me the correct BIOS memory settings, I can't seem to get my system stable, my software keeps freezing, especially when video editing.

Thanks

Pete

[Tradesman]

Which model do you have? There are a few sets of Ripjaws (and RipjawsX) at 1600/CL9. If above correct on spec then it's 9-9-9-24, DRAM voltage 1.5, CR 2T which can be checked by using the free program CPU-Z under the Memory tab

[PeteA]

Thanks for the reply, CPU-Z reports:-

Type DDR3
Channels# triple
Size 8192Mbytes
NB frequency 3197.7Mhz
DRAM freq 799.4Mhz
FSB DRAM 2.12
CL 9.0 clocks
tRP 9 clcks
tRDC 9 clocks
tRAS 24 clocks
tRFC 88 clocks
CR 2T

Can't see any reference to DRAM voltage

Forgot to mention, I have these set to triple channel, would that make a difference?

Thanks

[GSKILL TECH]

Which slots do you have them installed in?

They should be in the white slots and one in the blue slot closest to the CPU.

In BIOS, try raising tRFC (Row Refresh Cycle Time) to 128 and see if that works better.

Thank you
GSKILL TECH

[PeteA]

I have them in the correct slots, I'll give the BIOS setting a try and see how it performs today.

Thanks

[Tradesman]

Let us know

[PeteA]

Ok, I set the tRFC to 128 and, it has made the problem less frequent but, much better than it was.

Could I raise the tRFC setting a little higher or, would that not be a good idea.

Thanks for the advice so far.

Pete

[Tradesman]

for tRFC 128 is good, might raise DRAM just a bit .05 or so....or the QPI/VTT

[PeteA]

Ok, I only have the option to increase DRAM in .100 increments so, increased it by that amount, been running all day with no problems. I hope that isn't going to cause it's own problems.

Thanks for the help.

Pete

[Tradesman]

No problem, keep in touch