How to adjust your memory speed manually
How to adjust your memory speed manually
i7 6700k
Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 3
Corsair Vengeance DDR4 16GB (8x2) 3000mhz CL15
When the XMP profile is activated, my CPU temperatures increase by 10-15°C. I want to manually overclock without using XMP, aiming for around 2666 MHz. However, changing the frequency to 2666 caused the PC to fail to boot. What other adjustments should I make?
MasterMace:
The bios needs a feature to load RAM without XMP settings. Concerning overclocking your RAM:
Start by identifying the default timings, often with a program like AIDA64, and then manually adjust them in your BIOS. Keep in mind that RAM overclocking is more complex than CPU overclocking. The key factors are CAS latency and frequency—they tend to move in opposite directions regarding stability. When making adjustments, reducing the timing numbers tightens them, while increasing them loosens them. As you boost the frequency, you'll need to adjust the timing accordingly.
The bios should include an option to load RAM without XMP configurations. Concerning RAM overclocking:
Initially, locate the default clock settings—tools such as AIDA64 can assist—and adjust them in your BIOS. After that, keep in mind that RAM overclocking is more intricate than CPU overclocking. The key factors influencing performance are CAS latency and frequency; they tend to move in opposite directions regarding stability. When making adjustments, reducing the timing values tightens them, whereas increasing them loosens them. As you boost your frequency, you'll need to adjust your voltage settings. Note your BSOD codes—they typically appear as 0x00000### with the significant digits at the end. Overclockers often have specialized BSOD guides that provide guidance on handling these issues.
MasterMace:
The bios needs a feature to load RAM without XMP settings. Concerning overclocking your RAM:
Start by identifying the default timings, often provided by a program such as AIDA64, and then adjust them in your BIOS. Keep in mind that RAM overclocking is more complex than CPU overclocking. The key factors affecting stability are CAS latency and frequency—they move in opposite directions. When increasing frequency, you should decrease the timings, and when adjusting voltage, make sure to match it accordingly. Note your BSOD codes; they typically appear as 0x00000### with the non-zero values at the end. Overclockers have their own BSOD lists that guide troubleshooting steps.
Thanks for the reply, but I just followed what this person did in the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F54HYT6LXnc
I essentially did almost everything he did and everything seems to be working properly. I set the timing to 14 15 14 40 and the voltage to 1.26V. So there shouldn’t be any major issues, right?