2500k + Asrock Extreme3 Gen3 + 8GB 1866 RipjawsX

[Gecko21]

Hello all,

Im currently using these hardware on my system:

i5 2500k @ 4.6Ghz
Asrock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen 3
and these Ripjaws Sticks

F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL
DDR3-1866 MHz (PC3-14900)
2x4GB

my question is, will I still be able to squeeze a bit more performance from these sticks? I still have them running at stock. Maybe tighter timings or higher freq? Ive been trying to tighten things up a bit, but I cant seem to find a stable configuration.

Any ideas?

[Tradesman]

Could try 8-10-9-28 at same freq with about + .06 extra DRAM voltage or 2133 at 10-11-10-30 with 1.57...Might get a small increase as is with CR to 1T which might take a small DRAM voltage increase + .03 - + .05

[Gecko21]

Thanks! But it's a bit weird. My sticks are rated for CR 2N but mine is set to the XMP profile. Readout says im at 1N.

Why?

[Tradesman]

Some mobos default them to 1 (N or T.....used to be Intel used T designator and AMD used N..but they seem to be interchangeable now), anyway at 1, you are a step ahead, though if you tighten timings at 1866 or move to 2133 may need to go to 2 or add more voltage to keep the 1, it can be exasperating but also interesting in OCing DRAM

[Gecko21]

Tried going up to 2133 with 10-11-10-30 at 1T on 1.59v, it passes a few runs of maxxmem but fails intelburn test on the 2nd run.

hmmmm.

[Tradesman]

Try 2T maybe?

[Gecko21]

everything's fine at 2T. i was just trying my luck at 1T hehe

it seems that more gains are noticeable with higher freqs compared to tighter timings in intel systems. back when i had a 1090T i found myself playing with timings a bit more than i would on frequencies.

[Tradesman]

It can, yes. Generally once I have a given freq stable, will try tightening the timings with DRAM and MC voltage increases as needed - can drive you crazy

[Gecko21]

currently at 2133 9-11-10-30 2T 1.61v

stress testing now, everything's looking good so far.

[Tradesman]

Sounding good, will be awaiting updates

[Gecko21]

any recommendations on tests to see if the OC stable? Im not sure i still have the luxury of time to be doing one-day prime95 runs anymore due to work lol

[Tradesman]

Could run Prime at night, or just do a lot of multitasking as you work, open other programs, run stuff in the background, like virus scans, malware, downlad some big files, if multiple drives copy data files, etc.