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How far and secure is it to overclock non-cooled DDR4 RAM?

How far and secure is it to overclock non-cooled DDR4 RAM?

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QveenBee
Junior Member
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05-04-2016, 12:28 AM
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I own two Kingston RAM modules
1x 8GB at 2133mhz
1x 8GB at 2400mhz
Both are bare, without cooling units
I’m using an MSI Gaming Plus B450M board, so I can overclock them, but how much can I push safely?
Should I boost the 2133mhz module to match the 2400mhz one?
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QveenBee
05-04-2016, 12:28 AM #1

I own two Kingston RAM modules
1x 8GB at 2133mhz
1x 8GB at 2400mhz
Both are bare, without cooling units
I’m using an MSI Gaming Plus B450M board, so I can overclock them, but how much can I push safely?
Should I boost the 2133mhz module to match the 2400mhz one?

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LanteanKnight
Member
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05-04-2016, 01:44 AM
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The range from 2133 to 2400 seems acceptable, but values above 2400 are not safe. Perform a stress test after the OC to ensure stability. No voltage adjustment is necessary.
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LanteanKnight
05-04-2016, 01:44 AM #2

The range from 2133 to 2400 seems acceptable, but values above 2400 are not safe. Perform a stress test after the OC to ensure stability. No voltage adjustment is necessary.

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leefootball
Junior Member
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05-04-2016, 07:23 AM
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The recommended range is 2133 to 2400, but anything above 2400 isn't safe. Consider running a stress test after the OC to ensure stability. No need to increase the voltage.

Regarding the "auto" OC for RAM with MSI mobos, I'm not sure about it. For the 2400mhz bar, you might want to consider OC as well, since it could be limited by the slower bar.
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leefootball
05-04-2016, 07:23 AM #3

The recommended range is 2133 to 2400, but anything above 2400 isn't safe. Consider running a stress test after the OC to ensure stability. No need to increase the voltage.

Regarding the "auto" OC for RAM with MSI mobos, I'm not sure about it. For the 2400mhz bar, you might want to consider OC as well, since it could be limited by the slower bar.