RAM troubles plzzz help!

[Nez0r]

Hi guys

Just wondering if u might be able to help me with a little problem i have.
before i start=
AMD64 3800+ Venice CPU
Gigabyte K8N-SLI PRO m/b
2 gig (4x512) corsair value select RAM
Gigabyte 7800GT
Seagate SATA 160gig HDD

Ok, now thats out of the way heres my problem.

I recently upgraded from 1gig of ram (2x512) too 2gig (4x512) of RAM. Before the update i had recorded that my memclock frequency was at 200mhz, which i think is what its supposed to be at. When i update to the extra 2x512 chips, ive noticed that the memclock frequency has dropped down to 166mhz. I've ensured that i got the exact same chips, i've tried going into the BIOS to up the frequency but the option is Greyed out and cannot be changed.

Any ideas?

Sincerely Nez0r :hotbounce

 

[DonNagual]

This is a common problem with AMD memory controllers. They are not very good at using 4 sticks of ram and will often underclock the memory in order to be able to handle it.

In general, it is not a good idea to use 4 sticks with AMD processors (unless your CPU is revE)

However, try updating your BIOS and see if this clears you up. Sometimes it turns out to be a motherboard problem.

 

[Nez0r]

Yeah i've had a few people tell me that. Damn AMD!

I might try a BIOS update, maybe that might help? *shrugs*

 

[DonNagual]

Actually, since your CPU is the Venice, I believe that means yours is the revision E....

I think a bios update should fix you up! Give it a shot and let us know how it goes.

 

[Nez0r]

Bingo! right on the money, back at 200mhz now :haha:

Thanks for that dude, much appreciated!

 

[DonNagual]

Exellent news!!!!

Glad that worked out mate.