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BIOS defaults vs. factory RAM settings F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM A880G+
I'm in the process of learning about RAM settings, I would appreciate information from G.Skill and experienced system builders before I make any changes.
My main concern is the difference between the BIOS default RAM settings and the G.Skill-specified settings, and how this might affect RAM life-span, performance, and stability.
The following is a list of my system components. I use this machine for games, Photoshop, and web design. It's been up and running fine since the very first boot & os install. There have been no BSODs, beeps(the bad kind), etc. All settings in the BIOS are default.
mobo: Biostar A880G+ (AMD 880G, SB710, AM3)
bios: American Megatrends v02.68
mem: G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM CL8-8-8-24 1.5v DDR3-1333 (4GB: 2048MB x2)
cpu: AMD Phenom II X2 555 3.2Ghz
gpu: EVGA GTX460 SSC
hdd: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATAII
psu: Logysis PS575XBK 575watt
case: Antec VSK-2000
BIOS, default (Auto) settings report the following:
Memory CLK: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1333
CAS Latency(Tcl): 9 CLK, 9 CLK
RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd): 9 CLK, 9 CLK
Row Precharge Time(Trp): 9 CLK, 9 CLK
Min Active RAS(Tras): 24 CLK, 24 CLK
RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd): 4 CLK, 4 CLK
Row Cycle(Trc): 33 CLK, 33 CLK
Command Rate(CR): 1T, 1T
Is this an appropriate setting, or should I attempt to apply factory RAM settings?
Thank you in advance for your time
-Matt
My main concern is the difference between the BIOS default RAM settings and the G.Skill-specified settings, and how this might affect RAM life-span, performance, and stability.
The following is a list of my system components. I use this machine for games, Photoshop, and web design. It's been up and running fine since the very first boot & os install. There have been no BSODs, beeps(the bad kind), etc. All settings in the BIOS are default.
mobo: Biostar A880G+ (AMD 880G, SB710, AM3)
bios: American Megatrends v02.68
mem: G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM CL8-8-8-24 1.5v DDR3-1333 (4GB: 2048MB x2)
cpu: AMD Phenom II X2 555 3.2Ghz
gpu: EVGA GTX460 SSC
hdd: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATAII
psu: Logysis PS575XBK 575watt
case: Antec VSK-2000
BIOS, default (Auto) settings report the following:
Memory CLK: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1333
CAS Latency(Tcl): 9 CLK, 9 CLK
RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd): 9 CLK, 9 CLK
Row Precharge Time(Trp): 9 CLK, 9 CLK
Min Active RAS(Tras): 24 CLK, 24 CLK
RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd): 4 CLK, 4 CLK
Row Cycle(Trc): 33 CLK, 33 CLK
Command Rate(CR): 1T, 1T
Is this an appropriate setting, or should I attempt to apply factory RAM settings?
Thank you in advance for your time
-Matt
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