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m00nshine · 04-24-2012, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the info.

Do you usually run a memtest after you put together a new rig?
Do you run prime95 at all?

Which programs will you run after a new build to test stability?

Before I purchase my next board I will be sure to check the recommended RAM from the manufacturer. I should probably check to make sure that the CPU will be good to go, also.

I went ahead and purchased the memory that GLC had recommended in another thread:

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML16GX3M4A1600C9B

I've read my Mobo manual and know where to enable XMP, but I have one last question:

The manual doesn't seem to go into the specifics of choosing between Profile 1 and Profile 2.

Since I've never done this before, I don't know what to expect.

Do I simply choose Profile 1 and then it will display the new timings and frequency?
Do I just choose the profile that will use the chips' correct settings? (CAS Latency 9, 1.5V, Timing 9-9-9-24)

Thanks again!

04-24-2012, 07:54 PM	#10
m00nshine Member (7 bit) Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 81	Thanks for the info. Do you usually run a memtest after you put together a new rig? Do you run prime95 at all? Which programs will you run after a new build to test stability? Before I purchase my next board I will be sure to check the recommended RAM from the manufacturer. I should probably check to make sure that the CPU will be good to go, also. I went ahead and purchased the memory that GLC had recommended in another thread: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML16GX3M4A1600C9B I've read my Mobo manual and know where to enable XMP, but I have one last question: The manual doesn't seem to go into the specifics of choosing between Profile 1 and Profile 2. Since I've never done this before, I don't know what to expect. Do I simply choose Profile 1 and then it will display the new timings and frequency? Do I just choose the profile that will use the chips' correct settings? (CAS Latency 9, 1.5V, Timing 9-9-9-24) Thanks again! __________________ Gaming Rig: Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3 \| Intel Core i5 2500K Overclocked @ 4.2 GHz \| CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler \| CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB DDR3 @ 1600 MHz RAM (4 X 4) \| EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 GPU \| Antec High Current Gamer Series 620W PSU \| Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Secondary Box: ASUS P5KPL-CM \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 @ 2.50 GHz \| 4 GB DDR2 @ 800 MHz RAM (2 X 2) \| ZOTAC GeForce GT 220 GPU \| Antec High Current Gamer Series 520W PSU \| Dual boot: Windows 8 64 bit / Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit A+ Certified Technician