Check if your RAM is compatible with the required frequency for your system.
Check if your RAM is compatible with the required frequency for your system.
Hi!
I've tried using boost clock on my i7 6700k with a stock 4 ghz boost and 4.2 ghz RAM, overclocking it to 3 ghz. It's working fine for me now, and I haven't faced any problems in about a year.
I'm curious if these settings will still be stable in 7-8 more years. I might add more RAM later, but I don't think changing anything now is necessary. Also, I think I don't need to upgrade my CPU just yet—maybe when I move from the GTX 1070 to the GTX 1080.
How are you determining the RAM speeds?
All RAM is grouped, with better chips having higher speed ratings.
Items above 2400 (possibly 2666) require more than the standard 1.2V supply.
Consult cpu-Z for details.
Most RAM comes with a lifetime warranty, so longevity concerns are minimal.
Handle RAM additions carefully.
RAM is sold in bundles for a reason.
A motherboard must support all RAM using identical voltage, case, and speed specifications.
The internal design is tailored to the kit's capacity.
RAM from the same manufacturer and part number may vary in manufacturing components over time.
Certain motherboards are particularly sensitive to these changes.
This becomes more challenging when multiple modules are added.
That’s why RAM manufacturers...
What DRAM voltage are you using? It's not often that a kit rated at 2133mhz will run at 3000mhz stable without excessive tweaking to things like timing and voltages such as VCCCSA voltage and DRAM voltage.. If it does run stable and you aren't using an excessive amount of voltage then it should last a good long time. Even with an excessive amount of voltage you are unlikely to hurt the RAM itself, the CPU's integrated memory controller is what I would worry about.
Nvidias GTX 2080 or whatever they call it looks like it will be coming in August. You may want to wait for that rather than getting a 1080 ti.
Thank you for the update. Your voltage on RAM is configured as auto, but it displays 1.200V (DRAM). Everything appears to stay at that level even though the CPU is running around 1.278V.
How are we determining the ram speeds?
All ram is grouped, the top chips are rated for faster performance.
Values above 2400 (possibly 2666) require more than the standard 1.2v supply.
Consult cpu-Z for details.
Most ram units come with a lifetime warranty, so longevity concerns are minimal.
Handle ram additions carefully.
Ram is packaged in sets for a reason.
A motherboard needs to support all ram according to identical voltage, case, and speed specifications.
The internal design matches the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same manufacturer and part number may vary in manufacturing over time.
Certain boards can be quite sensitive to these changes.
This becomes more challenging when multiple modules are added together.
That’s why vendors avoid supporting ram that isn’t part of a single kit.
If you purchase mismatched modules, ensure they share the same speed, voltage, and case.
Even then, success is unlikely—less than 100%.
What should your backup plan "B" be if the new sticks fail?
Sometimes adjusting the ram voltage in the BIOS can resolve the issue.
If you aim for 16gb, consider buying a 2 x 8gb kit that fits your current specs.
Attempt to install your existing 8gb and see if it works—then you’ll have extra capacity.
If not, consider selling or keeping the old ram as a backup.
I'm not certain, but I have 16 GB of RAM with two 8 GB modules. The issue is if I need more than that, and if the voltage isn't 1.2V, why does Task Manager say the RAM is running at 3 GHz?