Aorus Gaming 7 OP rev 1.0 - Memory overclocking without XMP support
Aorus Gaming 7 OP rev 1.0 - Memory overclocking without XMP support
Hi,
I’m looking for advice on boosting my RAM (Corsair CMR16GX4M2K4266C19) on this motherboard. It doesn’t seem to work in XMP mode and keeps refusing to boot, bringing me back to BIOS with default settings. I’ve never overclocked memory before and don’t want to experiment without understanding what I’m doing. Some guides suggest picking a speed from the 'dram frequency' option in BIOS, but that feature isn’t available here. The 4266mhz might be too fast for this model, as the spec sheet lists 4133mhz as the maximum supported speed. I’d prefer it to stay at 2133mhz or higher, but not above 3600mhz. Could anyone share tips on getting this RAM to run faster? Thanks.
I think you have a great offer on that RAM, but if you're able to trade it in for the 3200mhz model, I'd consider that. Just adjust the RAM settings on the motherboard—change the timings and speed to match what's listed. The 3200mhz will allow you to enable XMP and other features. You should likely set the current RAM to around 3600mhz at a voltage of 1.35V.
The problem lies in the RAM's normal voltage being 1.35V, but it needs 1.4V to run at full speed. Adjust the voltage to 1.4 and apply XMP. You might also need to manually adjust the speed and timings since the voltage changes. What made you choose such a fast RAM? You're getting minimal advantage over 3200MHz and paying twice as much.
The problem lies in the RAM's normal voltage being 1.35V, which is too low for optimal performance at maximum speed. Adjusting the voltage to 1.4V and applying XMP might help. You may need to manually adjust the speed and timings as well, since the voltage setting plays a key role. What prompted you to choose such fast RAM? It seems you’re getting minimal advantage over 3200MHz and paying twice the cost.
I think you have a great offer on that RAM, but if you're able to trade it in for the 3200mhz model, I'd consider that. Just adjust the RAM settings on the motherboard—change the timings and speed to match what's listed. The 3200mhz will allow you to enable XMP and other features. You should likely set the current RAM to around 3600mhz at a voltage of 1.35V.
I think you have a solid offer on that RAM, but if you could swap it in for the 3200mhz model, I’d consider it. Just adjust the RAM settings on the motherboard—change the timings and speed to what’s listed. The 3200mhz supports XMP, so you can enable it. You should be able to set the RAM to around 3600mhz at 1.35V. Thanks. I adjusted the BIOS as you advised, and it worked fine. I turned on XMP and then lowered the speed manually while keeping it enabled. After that, I was able to raise it from 3600mhz to 3866mhz without any issues. It tends not to exceed those limits, but I’m satisfied since I still feel like I’m getting good value for the price I paid.