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I think the CPU OC might be affecting my ability to run at the rated 1600 memory speed but I will double check and give your settings a try, The good thing is our bios shows what the memory speed will actually be at based on the current CPU overclock.
(Ive updated my system spec info, some of it changed since I originally built it.)
I'm too lazy to reboot and check it for sure, but I think there is a place to de-link the CPU from the RAM and have your cake and eat it too.
For what it's worth, I think your memory score is pretty much what I had, even with the XMP setting enabled on my system. Somewhere a few pages back in this thread my score should be listed if you want to check. (I'm too lazy to look for that, too.)
Curiosity > Laziness
https://www.sevenforums.com/886556-post819.html
Looks like you're right about the FSB OC being worth more than the memory speed alone. :)
For what its worth the i7 920 is easily overclocked especially if you have a D0 revision (CPU-Z will show revision) Most hit 4ghz without having to increase any voltages, the only reason im holding back is because im still using the stock intel cooler on mine and it runs a little hot while under load beyond 3.36ghz.
The Corsair H50 CPU cooler seems to be popular choice for i7 OC'ing.
stock speed
overclocked(i love the wallpaper so decided to share with you lot)
have to revert back to stock speed cause of stability issue
Oh I have ran it manually but my results were slower than his, so I was curious why the memory index was 7.8 for him and 7.9 on mine.
my results: What's your memory assessment speed?