Overclock RAM on MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC

Corsair 2 x 4GB CMD8GX3M2A1600C8
Now I run the ram at 2133MHz
With Memory try it in Bios. (performance mode)
and game like FIFA 15 running smooth. controller more responsive.
but after play 20 minute back to delay controller.but after play 20 minute back to delay controller.
and try to running 2133Mhz timming to cl 9 but no lucky, controller delay.
for 2133Mhz cl 10 performance running memtest86 for 10 pass and no error.
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and i7 4790K running at 4.5Ghz vcore 1.250
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You wont get more out of this memory and on this system (Intel). Intel controllet is maxed out at 1600 and anything above is already an OC. For 2133MHz BIOS automatically puts timings and voltage which is quite high. AMD chipsets indeed need 2133MHz for better performance but here it doesnt gain you anything you can notice. You could look online for 2400mhz timings(cant help as I am on the phone)

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    Hello again 
    Since I am pretty new to overclocking, I'm having some fun adjusting clocks of my hardwares, this time my Kingston HyperX modules which were reviewed as having a good OC capability. I performed some tests using AIDA64 Extreme software: memory read, memory write and memory waiting time. I tested stock 1866 MHz frequency and then I overclocked it to 2400 MHz. Here are my results:
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    Memory write: 27.234 MB/s, 27.270 MB/s, 27.346 MB/s
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    -Are these results good? I have never overclocked memory before.
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    I can see the description of my RAMs, on the package, it says 1866 MHz, it already was 1866 MHz out of the box when I firstly plugged them.
    Otherwise there wouldn't be 1333/1600/1866 MHz variants right? 
    Anyway, is that a good overclock?

  • Choose ram for i7 4790K + MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC

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    =========================
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  • New MSI Z97 Gaming 7 and 4690K Overclocking

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    Here is forum's OC guide:
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=40413.0
    And other forum's OC guide:
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  • MSI Z97 Gaming 7 (A2 ERROR CODE)

    Hi everyone, because I have a problem with my Motherboard MSI Z97 Gaming 7 is that when I turn on my PC after display the code 99 and 9C, remains suspended in A2. From what I've read, this code is for a hard drive failure. The system remains in A2 indefinitely code until the reset button is pressed PC. In the second restart smoothly enters the operating system.
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    Quote from: pandaz on 24-April-15, 13:03:29
    You could try your device 1 by 1 and see which one of it is causing the A2 issue
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    Quote from: Svet on 23-April-15, 21:42:28
    connected them one by one, and see which is causing this hang eventually
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    Quote from: sebastianmancipe on 23-April-15, 21:49:10
    Already perform this test with any 3 devices, SSD, HDD or DVD's the same.
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    Quote from: sebastianmancipe on 24-April-15, 04:12:03
    ¿this version of BIOS where it came from? It is official? because they have not posted on the official website of the Z97 Gaming 7? as had understood the latest BIOS for this motherboard is the 1.90
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  • MSI GTX980 Gaming sometimes not recognized by MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC

    I have been experiencing a very odd problem with my new hardware.
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    CPU: Intel Core i7-4790
    CPU-cooler: Scythe Mugen 4
    RAM: G.Skill RipjawsZ F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH
    Videocard: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB GAMING 4G
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    Monitor#1: LG 34UM95-P
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    - Replaced the videocard with a MSI GTX970 Gaming (connected with 1xDP and 1xHDMI) -> problem persists
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    Quote from: JLio01 on 14-November-14, 17:02:39
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    I tried both the first and the second PCIe slot. No difference except for the fact that in the second slot the card only works at x8 bandwidth.
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  • DIMM 1/2 stopped working on MSI Z97 Gaming 5, help!

    Hello again!
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    EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
    Intel does not warrant that the Product will be free from design defects or errors known as “errata.” Current characterized errata are
    available upon request. Further, this Limited Warranty does NOT cover:
    any costs associated with the repair or replacement of the Product including labor, installation or other costs incurred by you, and in
    particular, any costs relating to the removal or replacement of any Product that is soldered or otherwise permanently affixed to any
    printed circuit board;
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    damage to the Product due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, abnormal electrical, mechanical or
    environmental conditions, usage not in accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or
    improper testing;
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    any Product which has been modified or operated outside of Intel’s publicly available specifications or where the original identification
    markings (trademark or serial number) has been removed, altered or obliterated from the Product.
    http://download.intel.com/support/processors/sb/warranty_procts_english.pdf
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    I might be wrong, I'm just a human. Contact Intel about this:
    http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/warranty

  • MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Review--Performance Testing

    After the previous hardware and software introduction, I believe Z97 GAMING 3 will meet gamers’ expectation.
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    It is truly a good gaming motherboard. Could all these features offer great performance and a good experience?
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    CPU Cooler : Thermaltake TT-8085A
    Motherboard : MSI Z97 GAMING 3
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    CPU Mark Score : 679.
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    Graphics Performance Testing：3DMark 11
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    MSI  GeForce GTX 750 Testing
    Test  Part 2
    CPU : Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.5 GHz
    CPU Cooler : Thermaltake TT-8085A
    Motherboard : MSI Z97 GAMING 3
    Graphics Card：MSI GeForce GTX 750
    RAM : Corsair DDR 3-1600 4GB X 2
    PSU : Cooler Master 350W
    OS : Windows 7 64 bit
    Graphics Performance Testing：3DMark 11
    Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 the test scores is X1653 in 3DMark 11 basic test mode, The performance
    mode test score is P5078.
    System Performance：PC Mark Vantage
    From the test results, Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 scores 11,518.
    System Performance：Cinebench R11.5 
    Cinebench is the software developed by MAXON Cinema 4D. Cinebench could test CPU and GPU performance with
    different processes at the same time. For the CPU part, Cinebench test the CPU performance by displaying a HD 3D
    scene. For the GPU part, Cinebench test GPU performance based on OpenGL capacity.
    Main Processor Performance (CPU) - The test scenario uses all of your system's processing power to render a photorealistic
    3D scene. Graphics Card Performance (OpenGL) - This procedure uses a complex 3D scene depicting a car chase which
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    In Cinebench R11.5 test, MSI Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 multi-core test is 6.87pts; OpenGL score is 73.48 fps.
    Z97 GAMING 3 with HD 4600 and GeForce GTX 750 in the GAME Benchmark Test
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    Evil 6 Benchmark
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    Game resolution setting: 1920X1080
    Other setting: Default
    In the Z97 GAMING 3 with Intel® HD4600 iGPU platform, score:1175 (Rank D)
    In the Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 platform, score: 5874 (Rank A)
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    FFXIV Benchmark
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    Other setting: Default
    The 1920X1080 resolution, Intel® HD4600 iGPU score is only 910.
    However, the GeForce GTX 750 testing score is 4167. According to the official classification system, the score
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    Test Summary
    MSI Z97 GAMING 3 is not very expensive. It has many features which are specially designed for gaming experience
    and good performance of benchmarks. Even in 1920x1200 resolution and high quality display setting, Z97 GAMING 3
    with Intel Core i7-4770K and MSI GeForce GTX 750 can easily handle any kind of games. The FPS of this system is
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    Thx for the sharing, since there are not much reviews about Z97 GAMING 3. 

  • MSI Z97 Gaming 7 not booting up

    Hi guys,
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    Hi
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  • New MSI Z97 Gaming 3 - very strange audio issues

    (sorry for the long post)
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    MSI GeForce GTX 970
    Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB
    WD Blue 1TB
    XFX XTR Series 550W
    Windows 8.1 Pro
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    Hi
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  • MSI Z97 MPOWER MAX AC vs MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC

    I can't decide which motherboard to purchase.
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    MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC = 16 Phase, 1x Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller
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    Which one would you choose?

    Cheers for the replies guys, I appreciate everyones opinions. 
    Been digging for some more info...
    Quote from: Techpowerup | Posted:  6th May 2014
    MSI Also Launches its Z97 Gaming Series / Z97 OC Series Motherboards
    The Z97 MPower MAX AC is a notch below the Z97 XPower AC. It offers a milder 12-phase VRM to power the CPU, but one that draws power from a combination of 8-pin EPS and 4-pin CPU power connectors, and featuring a coolant channel through the VRM heatsinks. There's no PCIe bridge chip, but the board still offers three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x8/x4/x4 when all three are populated). Storage connectivity on this board includes eight SATA 6 Gb/s, and one M.2 slot. The rest of its connectivity includes ten USB 3.0 ports, 802.11 ac WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, gigabit Ethernet, and AudioBoost audio with headphones amp and ground-layer isolation. The Z97 MPower MAX is the most "affordable" of the lot, at under $200. Its feature-set is more or less identical to that of the Z97 MPower MAX AC, except it lacks 802.11 ac WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, liquid-cooled VRM heatsinks, and onboard OC fine-tuning buttons.
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    The Z97 Gaming 7 and Z97 Gaming GD65 are two different beasts, although they're in the same price bracket (around $180). The Gaming 7 features an all-PCIe expansion area with modern M.2 slot, while the GD65 features dated mSATA 6 Gb/s. The rest of their feature-sets are identical, even if their PCBs are not. You get a 12-phase CPU VRM, three PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots (x8/x4/x4 when all are populated), eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports, AudioBoost audio, and Killer E2200 NIC. The story repeats itself with the Z97 Gaming 5 and Z97-G45 Gaming.
    Barring the milder 8-phase CPU VRM, both are similar in features to the more expensive Gaming 7 and GD65, with the exception of two fewer SATA 6 Gb/s ports. At the entry level are the Z97 Gaming 3 and Z97-G43 Gaming. The two are designed for gaming builds with no more than two graphics cards, and offer some legacy PCI slots. The two offer AudioBoost and Killer E2200, but skimp out on the CPU VRM, featuring just a 6-phase one. Storage connectivity is consistent with those of the Gaming 5 and G45.
    Source / Source
    £199.99 - MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC (Amazon UK)
    £168.20 - MSI Z97 MPOWER MAX AC  (Amazon UK)
    £129.53 - MSI Z97 Gaming 7 (Amazon UK)
    £124.99 - MSI Z97 MPOWER - (Amazon UK)
    £123.86 - MSI Z97-GD65 (Amazon UK)

  • MSI Z97 Gaming 9 + MSI GTX 770 TF 0c + Logitech F710

    My PC spec
    MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC
    MSI GTX 770 TF 2GD5 OC
    RAM Corsair Dominator platinum CMD8GX3M2A1600C8
    SSD Samsung 250GB EVO
    2 HDD WD Blue 1TB + 1 HDD WD Black 1TB
    PSU Seasonic 760w Platinum
    Gamepad Logitech F710
    Monitor LG D2343P 3D
    ================================
    i try Flashing Bios with 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
    My Logitech Gamepad F710 on this mobo is not working as it should.
    I play fifa 14, and my gamepad, the response was very poor. as analog becomes very hard, and passing the ball in play fifa 14 is very difficult. I compare my gamepad used in asus P8Z68 deluxe.
    I use windows 8.1 pro

    That is most certainly a hardware clash.
    Is there any Logitech firmware update or software?
    If it remains sluggish or unresponsive then I would contact both Logitech and MSI technical to attend to it to see if there is either a firmware update or BIOS update that can be done to resolve the matter.

  • MSI Z97 Gaming 7 - USB Device Over Current

    Hi everyone,
    I just made my first gaming PC, using an MSI Z97 Gaming 7. Everything went well, all the wires are connected correctly, but when I boot the PC, and try the setup (by typing the F1 button), this message appears:
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    and the PC shuts down after 15 seconds.
    I tried to unplug the USBs ports of the Case, tried to unplug the battery for 15 seconds, tried to boot again but the problem was still there. I also inspected all the USB ports, and I don't see anything strange.
    Is it possible that the mainboard is faulty? Is there anything I can do about it?
    These are the specs, if they are usefull:
    MSI Z97 Gaming 7
    Intel i5-4460 @3.20
    Gigabyte GTX 970
    PSU XFX 650W XXX Edition
    RAM 8GB HyperX Predator
    1TB WD Black
    256GB HyperX SSD
    CM Hyper T4
    I hope someone can help me 

    sounds like something is shorted,
    USB ports damaged?
    have you tried rear USB ports and different USB ports?
    Quote
    I tried to unplug the USBs ports of the Case, tried to unplug the battery for 15 seconds, tried to boot again but the problem was still there. I also inspected all the USB ports, and I don't see anything strange.
    have you unpluged mouse and keyboard too? assume they are USB one too
    else take out mainboard out of PC case and place it over non conductive surface, like wooden table
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