There are concerns about RAM speed issues and uncertainty regarding performance.
There are concerns about RAM speed issues and uncertainty regarding performance.
Hello, I've just rebuilt my computer after a trip and now I think something might be off. I have the following setup: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM (check the picture for details). I suspect the settings aren't optimal, and I'm not very familiar with this stuff, but I'm eager to learn. When I opened CPU-Z, I saw the DRAM frequency at 1600 MHz and the base frequency at 4300 MHz. I'm confused about that. Is there anything wrong? Also, I've been experiencing more issues when multitasking on my computer. Thanks in advance!
The actual RAM speed is half the listed value... 3200 MHz divided by two equals 1600, t everything is okay.
The setting you provided appears unusual for a 3200mhz frequency. It's noted that CL17 is quite high for this value. Please confirm the intended configuration.
CL17 offers a decent performance boost, though still moderate. Many memory sticks are labeled CL16 these days, while cheaper options sit at CL18 or above. @Petwire, your cards are built to support timings 14-14-14-34 and 1.35v, as confirmed by the link: https://www.gskill.com/product/165/166/1...14D-16GTZR. You're currently using them with 17-18-18-36 and 1.35v, which are likely the standard settings. Adjusting those to 14-14-14-34 in BIOS could improve performance slightly—perhaps under 0.5%. Otherwise, you might not notice much difference. It’s probably not the main cause of your app issues.