[Cew27]

ok so my build is like this
mobo asus p5e3 delux x48 chipset
intel core 2 quad q6600 2.4 that i will oc to 3
1 gig of ddr3 ram at the moment probably the ones from scan
nvidea 8800 gts crysis edition
:D

[Cew27]

hmmm looking at the ocuk description it states that the mobo supports DDR3 1800MHz dual-channel memory architecture
DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual channel memory architecture

what exactly does this mean ? that i can only have 1600mhz ram but can oc it to 1800?

[alex]

It means the mobo automatically supports ddr3 ram at speeds upto 1600mhz, so you don't have to mess about, just plug the dimms in and the board will register the ram at it's correct speed and latency.

Although, as always, it's worth checking the bios to ensure.

[Cew27]

what do you mean checking the bios to ensure

[alex]

Well, exactly what I say Cewy

Check your ram speed (once inserted) and timings in the bios.

But anyway, forget that, just use the AI Suite software that comes with the board. Quick click will tell you.

[Cew27]

oh get it now i read the post breifly before as christmas dinner was ready and my brother was already shoveling in all the yorkshire pudds lol
what is the ai suite software?
thanks i think your the only person who has posted in this thread lol

[alex]

I know the feeling, I've just had my dinner as well. Really feel like an afternoon snooze now.

Anyway, the AI Suite provided by Asus allows dynamic system overclocking or different performance profiles; max power saving, levels of performance; 1,2,3 etc. It also allows you to put the pc straight into standby and theres some other things as well such as configuring your system ram.

[Cew27]

sweeet! this motheboard get better and better