Can I push my RAM beyond its maximum capacity?
Can I push my RAM beyond its maximum capacity?
I have these ram units:
https://www.amazon.com./RipjawsX-bellek-1600-MHz-240-pin-DDR3-RAM/dp/B007CCV1TI
Can they operate above 1600mhz?
You might consider adjusting the clock speeds or opting for higher frequencies with slightly looser timing. In short, overclocking could be your solution. G.Skill usually handles overclocking well, but it's wise to choose a RAM kit labeled for DDR3-2133MHz, which matches the optimal settings for the 4th Gen i5/i7. Make sure your BIOS is up to date before you start, and ensure your case has strong airflow. The power supply you're using (GX 750W 80+ Bronze) isn't considered a solid choice.
The optimal frequency for the 4th generation Intel processors was around 1866MHz. These should work well with the current timings of those modules. The 1333MHz/1600MHz speeds are standard for Intel memory controllers, making 1600 the most stable and straightforward choice out of the box. Going up to 1866MHz offers a noticeable boost but isn’t so drastic that it requires major adjustments to RAM settings or timings.
Timings and speed closely matched with Intel DDR3, delivering nearly the same performance for 1600/C9, 1866/C10, or even 2400/C12. Few applications depend heavily on RAM speed alone, so increasing RAM speed usually just adds stress unless you also fine-tune the timings slightly.
1600/C8 tends to perform better overall compared to 1866/C10, 2133/C11, or other variants. Users reported impressive results with Corsair Dominator modules, achieving speeds like 1600/C6 or 1866/C7, which significantly improves data transfer rates.
Hello!
Yes, it's possible, but what about the risks?
The advantages are small—around a 1% improvement in real-world use.
Additionally, you could encounter stability problems later.
In my opinion, I wouldn't go ahead with it!
This suggests a concern about memory constraints affecting results.
Adjusting the settings to 1866 and 1.56 may help assess stability.
Ram chips are grouped and the top quality ones are used in faster products that can fetch higher prices. You might try to optimize, you could end up with a better outcome.
But don’t rely on it.
Beyond integrated graphics performance, real gains are unlikely.
Here’s an older research on DDR3 ram speed scaling:
https://www.anandtech.com/show/7364/memo...-haswell/2
How did you figure out that memory was the problem?
I could assume working on overclocking the 4790K might yield better results.
My past experience showed that adjusting the ram speed down often helped.