Can I even overclock this RAM?
Can I even overclock this RAM?
It seems the stickers provide limited details, but according to CPU-Z it's Kingston. Based on its low-profile design without heat spreaders, it appears to be a ValueRAM model. The system runs Kingston 8192 MB DDR4-2400 RAM with a clock speed of 1200.1 MHz and a ratio of 1:18. I’m using two in dual-channel mode. There’s no visible XMP profile on the motherboard, though it might be hidden. The board is an ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming Aura with North Bridge rev. 07 and South Bridge rev. 31. If my CPU overclocking affects RAM overclocking, I’ve already boosted the i7-6700K to 4.7GHz at 1.4V. I started with a basic frequency increase but hit a ceiling. I’m unsure if raising voltage is safe for this particular memory and how much I should push it. Any guidance on overclocking this RAM would be invaluable, or whether it’s even possible to overclock it at all. Here are my CPU-Z specifications for reference: https://valid.x86.fr/7m4l2m
you should definitely consider boosting the ram, but the extent depends on your motherboard's capabilities. do you want to know the exact improvement in performance?
Interestingly, there isn't much detail on the stickers, but CPU-Z confirms it's Kingston. Considering its low-profile design without heat spreaders, it seems to be a ValueRAM. The motherboard in question is an ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming Aura with North Bridge rev. 07 and South Bridge Z170 rev. 31. If my CPU overclocking affects my RAM overclocking, I'm currently running an i7-6700K at 4.7Ghz with a voltage of 1.4v. At first, I attempted a simple frequency increase for the RAM, but it didn't work. I'm planning to raise the voltage cautiously, but I want to know if it's safe and how much I can push it without risking damage. Any advice or information about overclocking this RAM would be invaluable. Please share the specifications if you have them.
In regards to poah: I'm focused on maximizing every bit of performance from my hardware. A small increase in RAM could boost FPS, CPU speed, and even shorten boot times.
In regards to Evvvvv: It's unclear what you meant, but the specs confirm it's rated for 2400Mhz and CL17. If you're suggesting overclocking beyond the rated speed, that would be a misunderstanding since I wasn't asking about that. Please clarify your intent if you meant something different.
Quickly, I’m focused on maximizing performance from my hardware. A small increase in RAM could boost FPS and CPU speed while also shortening boot times.
Regarding the OC value, it’s set for 2400Mhz at CL17. If you’re suggesting to overclock beyond that, it’s not advisable unless you’re certain about the purpose.
If your message was unclear, just clarify what you mean. I mentioned the default speed is 2133MHz, and anything above that is considered an overclock, though it can be labeled as the rated value.
your ram should feature clock speeds that the maker has considered reliable. For my vengance 2400 kit it operates smoothly at 14-16-16-31 2400mhz @ 1.2V, its SPD timings match 15-15-15-36. I can actually run the kit at 14 15 15 26 (41 tRC) 1T 2666mhz @ 1.25v. I can also fine-tune the clock speeds to 13 at 2400, or adjust the voltage to 2666 1T 16 16 16 32 @ 1.35v if needed. If you're already running it at 17-17-17-39-2 (tCAS-tRC-tRP-tRAS-tCR) 2400, try increasing the speed to 2666 at the same settings and check for a boot. Then proceed with the new timings. Your tRC should equal tRAS plus tRP, after which you can adjust the remaining main clock parameters. You may need to raise the voltage to 2666 1T 16 16 16 32 @ 1.35v and then tweak further or lower the voltage if necessary.
So I thought I had fixed and secured my settings, but I realized when I increased the speeds it altered them to values that wouldn’t function properly, like CL15. Now I’ve reset them to standard speeds and opened Windows, even starting MemTest, which has been running for a while. I’m wondering how long I should run MemTest to be confident my configuration remains stable. Should I use MemTest86 or Aida64? What are the best recommendations and durations?
The mem test caused the issue. Which settings triggered the freeze?
Interestingly, there isn’t much detail on the stickers, but CPU-Z confirms it’s Kingston, and based on its low-profile design without heat spreaders, it’s likely ValueRAM. Kingston 8192 MB (DDR4-2400) – P/N: ACR24D4U7S8MB-8
17-17-17-39-2 (tCAS-tRC-tRP-tRAS-tCR)
1200.1 MHz - Ratio 1:18
I have two units running in dual channel. There doesn’t appear to be an XMP profile visible in my motherboard list, though it might be hidden. My board is an ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming Aura
North Bridge rev. 07
South Bridge Z170 rev. 31
And if my CPU overclocking affects my RAM overclocking potential, I have an i7-6700K boosted to 4.7Ghz at 1.4v.
At first I attempted a simple frequency bump for the RAM, but it didn’t work. I’m certain I’ll need to increase the voltage, but I’m unsure if it’s safe with this particular memory and how much I should go.
Any advice or details on overclocking this RAM would be greatly appreciated, or whether it can even be overclocked at all.
My CPU-Z specifications if you need them:
https://valid.x86.fr/7m4l2m