Solved: full ram slots+overclocking?

jakedude182 · 02-20-2009

Hi, I read somwhere a while ago that having complete and full ram slots will effect your overclocking in a negative way. It didn't really say anything more than that and I am confused about why?
I am considering buying some more ram, but I also may overclock in the future. If somone knows anything about this issue I would be greatful if you would post.

thanks, jake

edit: I am talking about overcloking the cpu only not the ram.

Gandalf · 02-22-2009

RAM is good. More RAM is better.

LoneWolf · 02-22-2009

Gandalf is absolutely right.

If you plan to overclock what I would keep in mind though is when you have the option it's better to have one set instead of two accomplishing the same thing.

For example if your goal is 4GB RAM then getting 2X2GB would be preferred as opposed to getting 4X1GB.

That's not to say that 4X1GB won't work but when it comes to OC'ing the lesser the pieces of hardware the less chance for encountering a glitch.

jakedude182 · 02-27-2009

ok thanks for the information, I will probably stick with just 2gb ram for now. The ram I have is also expensive at the moment - around £35 with delivery

jake

02-20-2009	#1
jakedude182 Tech Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 416 PC Experience: Some Experience	full ram slots+overclocking? Hi, I read somwhere a while ago that having complete and full ram slots will effect your overclocking in a negative way. It didn't really say anything more than that and I am confused about why? I am considering buying some more ram, but I also may overclock in the future. If somone knows anything about this issue I would be greatful if you would post. thanks, jake edit: I am talking about overcloking the cpu only not the ram. __________________ Prework works! Take my poll!

02-22-2009	#2
Gandalf Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 4,407 PC Experience: PC Guru	Re: full ram slots+overclocking? RAM is good. More RAM is better. __________________ Klaatu Barada Nikto < Pre-Work ><CPUID>< SFC >< AV Scan >< BSOD >< Belarc ><How-To Geek> Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us!

02-22-2009	#3
LoneWolf Wandering Cruncher Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,368 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: full ram slots+overclocking? Gandalf is absolutely right. If you plan to overclock what I would keep in mind though is when you have the option it's better to have one set instead of two accomplishing the same thing. For example if your goal is 4GB RAM then getting 2X2GB would be preferred as opposed to getting 4X1GB. That's not to say that 4X1GB won't work but when it comes to OC'ing the lesser the pieces of hardware the less chance for encountering a glitch. __________________ Regards........... LoneWolf *Belarc Advisor/Prework* /Test your Internet Speed/PCHF Rules Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us!**

02-27-2009	#4
jakedude182 Tech Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 416 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: full ram slots+overclocking? ok thanks for the information, I will probably stick with just 2gb ram for now. The ram I have is also expensive at the moment - around £35 with delivery jake __________________ Prework works! Take my poll!

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