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How much can I overclock cheap RAM?

How much can I overclock cheap RAM?

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FierceSword92
Junior Member
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04-19-2016, 07:47 PM
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I'm setting up a budget gaming PC and intend to install the Ryzen 3 1200. I've learned that Ryzen performs better with higher RAM speeds. Given my limited budget, I chose the cheapest 8GB DDR4 stick:
https://www.amazon.com/Timetec-2133MHz-P...words=Ddr4
This RAM lacks a heatsink, but I still wanted to try overclocking. Could I push this RAM up to 2997MHz or even 3200MHz? Additionally, the case I'm selecting is the Rosewill XBM-01, which includes two fans, and the graphics card I'll be using is a GTX 1050 with two fans.
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FierceSword92
04-19-2016, 07:47 PM #1

I'm setting up a budget gaming PC and intend to install the Ryzen 3 1200. I've learned that Ryzen performs better with higher RAM speeds. Given my limited budget, I chose the cheapest 8GB DDR4 stick:
https://www.amazon.com/Timetec-2133MHz-P...words=Ddr4
This RAM lacks a heatsink, but I still wanted to try overclocking. Could I push this RAM up to 2997MHz or even 3200MHz? Additionally, the case I'm selecting is the Rosewill XBM-01, which includes two fans, and the graphics card I'll be using is a GTX 1050 with two fans.

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04-19-2016, 11:20 PM
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The RAM isn't reaching nearly 3200 Mhz. At least we should have 2400 Mhz. Don't think I'm trying to be negative, just let me know if you want a response. That rated at 2133 will likely end up being the weakest in these chips. Also, with only one stick, you're losing dual channel bandwidth too. For $15 more you could get a dual channel 2400 Mhz unit.
http://a.co/85MrRX1
Good luck!
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AwakeningTroll
04-19-2016, 11:20 PM #2

The RAM isn't reaching nearly 3200 Mhz. At least we should have 2400 Mhz. Don't think I'm trying to be negative, just let me know if you want a response. That rated at 2133 will likely end up being the weakest in these chips. Also, with only one stick, you're losing dual channel bandwidth too. For $15 more you could get a dual channel 2400 Mhz unit.
http://a.co/85MrRX1
Good luck!

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JustAirHits
Junior Member
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04-20-2016, 03:53 AM
#3
How far can you push it before it stops functioning? Then reduce it slightly.
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JustAirHits
04-20-2016, 03:53 AM #3

How far can you push it before it stops functioning? Then reduce it slightly.

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AlmightyEag
Posting Freak
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04-21-2016, 08:38 PM
#4
The RAM isn't reaching nearly 3200 Mhz. At least we should have 2400 Mhz. Don't think I'm trying to be negative, just let me know if you want a response. That stuff rated at 2133 will end up being the weakest in the lineup. Also, with only one stick, you're losing dual channel bandwidth too. For $15 more, you could get a dual channel 2400 Mhz unit.
http://a.co/85MrRX1
Good luck!
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AlmightyEag
04-21-2016, 08:38 PM #4

The RAM isn't reaching nearly 3200 Mhz. At least we should have 2400 Mhz. Don't think I'm trying to be negative, just let me know if you want a response. That stuff rated at 2133 will end up being the weakest in the lineup. Also, with only one stick, you're losing dual channel bandwidth too. For $15 more, you could get a dual channel 2400 Mhz unit.
http://a.co/85MrRX1
Good luck!