2x8GB HyperX Fury 2133 Overclock
2x8GB HyperX Fury 2133 Overclock
The MOBO is a Z390 with a 9600k and 2070. I'm seeking advice from someone who has experience with RAM overclocks for this exact setup, and hopefully they can help with the other sticks too. Thanks ahead of time.
I advise against trying to OC the RAM, which doesn't have XMP to begin with. All sorts of issues can come from OC attempt, where in the end, you even can't OC your RAM past the JEDEC default of 2133 Mhz.
But if you want to try it, here's in-depth guide,
link:
https://github.com/integralfx/MemTestHel...guide/DDR4 OC Guide.md
These inexpensive, slow RAMs don't perform well with overclocking because they use low-quality chips.
if you possess an h mobo and a non-k cpu prior to the 12th generation, you cannot exceed the cpu's specifications when overclocking ram. i understand that 8 or 9 generation cpus typically support at least 2400mhz ram. you might need to adjust the cpu ring ratio (i/o controller) and ram timing for better stability. it is advisable to only slightly overclock the ram up to 2400mhz, reduce the timings, and set the command rate to 1. cpu overclocking becomes more beneficial given your setup—use prime95 to verify stability quickly.
Ram is categorized.
If your 2133 ram chips could operate at 2400 speed, they would have been part of high-speed ram that could fetch a good price. You might be lucky, but don't rely on it.
What are you aiming for?
You won't notice any performance change.
You'll also realize that trying to overclock ram harms your chances of successfully overclocking the cpu.
OP, I don't think the critics here about OC your RAM would care. They're Kingston Hyper Fury X sticks, so they understand that end users will want to try OC on them, otherwise those ICs might have been handled differently. You really don't need to lose anything except time and power to test an OC on your RAM. Go with the latest MT86 version and see what you can achieve. A Z series board with a K series CPU is perfect for OC.
You're right about the HyperX Fury being the entry-level RAM from Kingston, isn't it? The HyperX Savage is in the mid range, which is what I'm using. HyperX Predator is the high-end option, comparable to Corsair Dominator. Issues like system instability, data loss, OS corruption, and RAM stick failures are also common concerns. Why didn't you mention them?
It's just an alternative choice, not a strict requirement.
Well? it still doesn't mean the overclocking isn't possible. Did you actually read all my earlier messages... apparently not. What does it mean to start with the MT86 first, just to check if the OC is stable before moving into the OS environment? I’ll give you a clue—it’s about testing the RAM first, especially before putting heavy loads on the system. Also, if your manual settings are very inconsistent, the board might not even boot. So why did you end up with a K series and Z series combination then? With that approach you’d have saved money by getting a locked CPU and avoiding a non-Z board.
The question revolves around whether it's worthwhile to increase the RAM speed by 30 MHz when the current RAM operates stably at 2163 MHz. If the RAM could run at 2400 MHz, it would have been marketed accordingly. The effort to reach 2200 or 2300 MHz seems minor compared to the existing 2133 MHz. It’s even less noticeable between 2133 MHz and 2400 MHz. I expect someone will eventually ask this.