Advice on boosting 1333 MHz RAM performance
Advice on boosting 1333 MHz RAM performance
Hello everyone, I’m planning to overclock my RAM and wanted some guidance.
This is my first attempt at OC, so I thought it would be wise to ask before making any changes.
My RAM is a dual channel 16GB (2x8) 1333 Mhz DDR3 G-Skill Ares.
The motherboard is an ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0, which supports up to 32GB with DDR3 speeds of 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz ECC, non-ECC, and un-buffered memory.
It uses a dual channel memory architecture.
I’m curious about the maximum overclocking I can achieve without risking system instability. Should I also adjust the voltage manually? What about the timing settings?
According to the MB Manufacturer page, there’s a feature called SMART DIGI+:
- Smart DIGI+ Key – instantly provides optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for better CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with just one click.
Any suggestions on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Chris
You could possibly achieve it at DDR3 1600. Gskill Ares offers sufficient RAM, giving some flexibility. Check the specifications for their DDR3 1600 timings and adjust them before attempting to boost to 1600, which might work out.