AMD FX-6200 Black, GA 970A-D3P rev 1.0, G.Skill TridentX 2133, XFX DD R9 270X

[Kuama]

Hello i just recently built this system and was wondering what the best configuration is. I used xmp profile 1 and it said i was getting 2133 mhz, but I currently am using a stock fan so i downclocked it back due to possibly overheating. Was wondering if running the memory at such high speeds mgiht be unhealthy for my cpu.

[emissary42]

Usually DDR3-2133 is no problem for a FX, but you have to keep an eye on system voltages because some motherboards go way overboard with those when left on auto with overclocking.

[GSKILL TECH]

With any overclocking, an aftermarket CPU cooler is best.

There are very good ones for $30-40

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-099-_-Product

[Kuama]

I already had a zalman cpu cooler but had to rma it due to it most likely being doa. So all I need to watch are potential voltage outputs by my mb and this configuration will be safe?

[Kuama]

recently tried running the xmp profile 1 again and this time after a period my memory was down clocked to 1066 mhz. So i am assuming there are some settings I might need to change. Anyone have any advice.

[emissary42]

Actually 1066 MHz is a double data rate of 2133 (so DDR3-2133).

667 MHz = DDR3-1333
800 MHz = DDR3-1600
933 MHz = DDR3-1866
1066 MHz = DDR3-2133
1200 MHz = DDR3-2400

So everything's alright i guess

[Kuama]

Oh if thats great to hear then thank you. Guess I'm all set. Now to look to the oc forums for help overclocking my cpu. Hear i can get it up to 4.4 ghz

[GSKILL TECH]

Main concern is always temperature, not exactly voltage. Though with a higher voltage, generally that also means high temperature.