Double Data Rate so you double the 1200 that it shows in CPUID.
So your memory is at 2400mhz.
you do not multiply times 4, only multiply your cupid times two.
4 means 4 channels, 4 memory slots, 4 sticks of memory are being used.
to overclock your memory you must raise your bclk.
the cupid number will not increase until you raise your bclk.
so when do you need 3000mhz memory?
well sometime you don't.
some high quality memory is capable of running overclocked, like the 2400mhz dominator.
if you are going to overclock your bclk high enough that cupid shows 1500mhz memory frequency then you need a memory that is capable of being stable at that speed. if it is stable then it will be overclocked to 3000mhz and cupid will show 1500mhz memory frequency.
forgot to mention.
your overclock is 45x100.
so you have to go back down with the multiplier and raise the bclk to overclock the memory.
45x100=4500mhz cpu speed and then memory would not be overclocked.
36x125=4500mhz cpu speed and then memory would be overclocked
the challenge is finding the settings that are stable with your overclock with the parts you have chosen for your build.
post edited by chesspc - 2014/09/29 23:10:41