DDR3 with a Core i7 3960X processor

DDR3 with a Core i7 3960X processor

Okay let's fire up CPU-Z so you can check out a little how we have the system configured.

So in the BIOS typically you can just flick on the XMP profile (see below), at default we'll have the memory running at 1333 MHz CAS 9, JEDEC timings.

If you have a decent brand Intel motherboard then in the BIOS you will be allowed to to load up and apply that profile in the BIOS, thus pre-configured at 1066.7 MHz C9 / 1.50V, setting up and maximizing your memory this never was any easier.

By having this as fixed option -- we can now run tests in-between standard 1333 MHz, 1833 and 2133 MHz very reliable and likely even a little more once we overclock. We applied the settings manually.

Once you applied the tweak you are good to go. A quick test with Prime95 shows no errors and thus bad memory. So we established that 2133 MHz CAS9 is absolutely flawless stable.