F3-12800cl8d-8gbxm at lower setting

[force]

Hello all,

I've searched the threads regarding this model of memory but have not found an answer to my question, which is as follows:

Can I properly run the G.Skill F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM at 1333 CL7 ?

I've been told that with AMD processors, the lower CAS ratings are better than higher memory speeds (i.e. DDR3-1333 at CL7 will give me better performance than DDR3-1600 at CL8). Anyone, please correct me if this is wrong.

Thanks!
force

Model of the motherboard: Asus M4A89GTD-PRO/USB3
Model of the memory: F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM
Model of the CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555

[GSKILL TECH]

Yes, should be no problem.

Thank you
GSKILL TECH

[force]

gskill

Thank you very much!

Newegg has an *unbelievable* special right on now that model, and I wanted to make sure it would work for my needs.

Thanks again,
force

[Tradesman]

Let us know how they do for you

[force]

Update

So far, things are TERRIFIC with the new G.Skill memory!!!

One question, however, with the F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM at 1333 CL7:

With this setup, CPU-Z reports the following:
DRAM Frequency: 668.9 MHz
FSBRAM 3:10
CL 7.0
tRCD 7
tRP 7
tRAS 21
tRC 31
CR 1T

Are these values correct, particularly the tRC and CR? I just want to make sure that I have the proper, optimal settings for my RAM.

Thanks for your time,
force

[Tradesman]

tRC is fine, CR is very good, generally these run at 2T, anytime you can get them at 1T it's a higher performance output (basically only taking 1 clock cycle instead of 2)

[force]

Thanks Tman!!!

That's exactly what I needed to know.

Very pleased with Gskill,
force

[Tradesman]

Glad to hear hear it, keep in touch!