Discussing issues with overclocking 8320fx ram
Discussing issues with overclocking 8320fx ram
Hi all
Here are the details:
CPU: FX8320 cooler Master 280l
Motherboard: CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Z
Power Supply: CORSAIR AX860
RAM: G SKILL RIPJAWS 1600mhz 16GB 2X4
ASUS ROG 1060 6GB
Windows 10
I’m facing a major issue with overclocking. I was able to reach a clock speed of 4.6ghz, and after running Prime95 for eight hours without any errors, I made some adjustments to the graphics card settings. However, I started experiencing blue screens later on. After tweaking the RAM in the BIOS—changing its voltage didn’t help—I increased it from 1.5v to 1.6v. My current frequency is 1866, but the next lower option is 1416 (or similar). Since my RAM supports speeds up to 1600, I wasn’t happy with the reduced setting.
I read an article suggesting that raising RAM voltage and clocking it at higher speeds with careful timing adjustments might stabilize things. Is this advice accurate? I’d like to hear what others think.
Cheers
In reality, when pushing the CPU beyond its limits, it's wiser to reduce RAM speed and relax timing settings. This eases pressure on the system. It tends to work better for Intel than AMD (since Intel CPUs have an internal memory controller), though it still offers some benefit.
Gskill ripjaws aren't strong overclockers; they're not as effective as the older DDR3 Kingston Blu "budget" RAM I owned (advertised at 1333mhz, successfully boosted to 2400 with solid stability). If G.skill claims it's 1600mhz, I wouldn't exceed that speed. If it were Sniper instead of ripjaws, I'd allow a bit more flexibility in memory overclocking. In any case, stick to 1600mhz or lower to ensure stability.
Typically, as CPU speeds increase, RAM speeds decrease and timing settings rise.
In reality, when pushing the CPU beyond its limits, it's wiser to reduce RAM speed and relax timing settings. This eases pressure on the system. It tends to work better for Intel than AMD (since Intel CPUs have an internal memory controller), though it still offers some benefit.
Gskill ripjaws aren't strong overclockers; they're not as effective as the older DDR3 Kingston Blu "budget" RAM I used (advertised at 1333mhz, successfully boosted to 2400 with solid stability). If G.skill claims it's 1600mhz, I wouldn't exceed that speed. If it were Sniper instead of ripjaws, I'd allow a bit more flexibility in memory overclocking. In any case, stick to 1600mhz or lower to ensure stability.
Typically, as CPU speeds increase, RAM speeds decrease and timing settings rise.