Can oc this memory?
Can oc this memory?
Hi, do you have a Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 memory kit (2x8GB) with 2400MHz speeds in black? Can I upgrade to 3000MHz without altering the RAM voltage settings? It's currently running at 2400MHz using the x.m.p profile with an ASUS Z270-K and an i7-7700K (stock speed).
You should be able to push the memory beyond its limits... but it's also understood that higher RAM speeds mean less potential for further gains. Raising the speed by 25% without increasing voltage is quite ambitious. If you examine the guide here,...
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/6899/ddr...ndex4.html
you'll notice they adjusted...
2133 RAM to 2800
2400 RAM to 3200
3200 RAM to 3300
When you read this, some people might hear about JEDEC standards and a top limit of 1.2V, but remember, XMP isn't officially supported by JEDEC, and Intel's certified models for I5/i7 actually exceed 1.2V...
You might think you could achieve 3000Mhz from the memory, even though the maker claims a maximum of 2400Mhz. If it passed tests at 3000Mhz, the manufacturer would have labeled it accordingly and charged more. The 2400Mhz rating is the reliable limit. For better performance, you should have purchased faster RAM instead.
You should be able to push the memory overclock... but it's also understood that higher RAM speeds mean less potential for further gains. Raising the speed by 25% without increasing voltage is quite ambitious. If you examine the guide here,...
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/6899/ddr...ndex4.html
You'll notice they adjusted...
2133 RAM to 2800
2400 RAM to 3200
3200 RAM to 3300
When you read this, some people might mention JEDEC standards and a limit of 1.2V, but remember, XMP isn't officially JEDEC approved, and Intel's certified versions for I5/i7 are well above 1.2V.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...e-xmp.html
http://www.legitreviews.com/what-is-the-...ing_150115
I've observed Mushkin Redlines DDR4 2400 working at 1.94 volts, while the JEDEC maximum was 1.50. Most XMP 2400 models are certified at 1.65... my unit runs around 1.71v.