Settings for 2 x F3-17000CL11D-8GBXL DDR3 2133MHz RAM

[MADPWR]

Hello,

I have two sets of the F3-17000CL11D-8GBXL memory kits for a total of 16GB. I am trying to get them to run on my sytem. I initially chose XMP profile, and I got a lot of errors in Windows. When I ran Memtest86+ overnight I got over 2,500 errors. G.Skill tech support told me I have to up the "Memory Controller Voltage". When I spoke to ASRock they told me I have to overclock my CPU. I tried upping the DRAM voltage to 1.56v, and that didn't help. The timings I had with XMP were 11-11-11-30, 2N, 1.6v, 2133MHz. Right now I am running it at 9-9-9-27, 2N, 1.56v, 1600MHz. I ran Memtest86+ for seven hours and no errors.

I was wondering if anyone can help me get it to run at 2133MHz or 1600MHz or faster with much better timings. If not, I am returning these and putting in my Kingston memory which ran at 9-9-9-27, 1.65v, 2N, 1600MHz, but for half the price of this G.Skill memory.

My system information is:
ASRock Fatal1ty P67 Pro
Intel i7-2600K
ASUS Royal Knight CPU cooler
Arctic Silver 5
2 x EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB 1GB in SLI
4 x 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 2133
Thermaltake Black Widow 850W PSU
2 x Seagate Constellation ES 2TB SATA3 in RAID 1
2 x Lite-On DVD-RW burners
3.5" FDD drive w/ memory card reader
Cooler Master HAF X full tower
Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit

[Tradesman]

To run all 4 tou'll probably need to raise the VTT voltage (that's the Memory Controller), the 1.56 should be OK on the DRAM voltage, might take the CPU to 4.2, if that doesn't work try running Memtest on each stick individually to see if any of the sticks are bad...If they test out OK can try further adjusting of the DRAM voltage (up to 1.6) and/or VTT....it's also quite possible you just have gotten two sets that don't want to play together. It's always suggested to get the max amount of DRAM you want in a single set (that way they are tested to work together), mixing sets can generally be made to work by adjusting voltages and timings.

[GSKILL TECH]

Your first step was already wrong. You can't use XMP, XMP will only work for one kit.

You need to manually input settings, then tweak voltages if necessary.

Also, make sure you have the latest BIOS.

Thank you
GSKILL TECH

[MADPWR]

Thank you for the responses, however they came in too late. I should also state that I actually posted half a day prior to when it became visible for viewing. I went ahead and returned my G.Skill RAM, and I put my Kingston RAM back in.

Prior to purchase I called G.Skill tech support. I explained in detail what I have and that I was looking to purchase two kits (16GB total). The tech told me since the quality control is so good on this series that I should not have a problem. He also said that if I were fortunate enough to get all consecutive serial numbers then I definitely should not have a problem, and I could just use XMP. I did get four consecutive serial numbers, and I had nothing but problems. So if my first step was wrong then the fault is on that of G.Skill tech support as I was following their directions.

My BIOS version is the latest v2.00.