I need to know if you're using a compatible motherboard and if your system supports the required overclocking settings.
I need to know if you're using a compatible motherboard and if your system supports the required overclocking settings.
I have a SK Hynix DDR4 RAM module operating at the standard 2666mhz and I aim to increase its speed to 3200mhz. My Asus A520M-K motherboard supports a Ryzen 5600G with integrated graphics, but the DOCP feature wasn't available. When I chose the 3200mhz setting, I was able to boot into Windows and run some games, though I'm worried about the long-term effects of running at that frequency. Is this approach secure?
I managed to start Windows and played some games. Which titles are we discussing? What resolution are you using? Is everything secure? As long as you're running the newest BIOS for your motherboard, ensuring good airflow, and setting timings to AUTO in BIOS, you should avoid any stability problems. In my opinion, you might have benefited from a DDR4-3600MHz dual channel RAM setup—just enable X.M.P/D.O.C.P. On an APU, latency isn't the main concern, but your RAM could suffer if you play for extended periods without the APU. If you plan to game for long sessions at 1080p, consider a dedicated GPU paired with a high-latency DDR4-3600MHz dual channel RAM to maximize performance. My two cents.
Valorant at 1680 x 1050 on my screen.
Only adjusted the "Memory Frequency" setting to DDR4-3200. I aimed to utilize the maximum capacity available, as my PC was built for a budget price, so I considered increasing the base RAM speed from 2666mhz to 3200mhz.
Screenshots from CPU-Z - memory and spd sections are available. (Upload to imgur.com and share the link)
This system has a 2666mhz RAM. There are no speed settings for 3200mhz operation.
Automatic overclocking via A-XMP/DOCP isn't available.
The RAM is currently operating at 2666mhz.
Memory tab/DDR frequency displays the current clock speed; double it for the actual value.
yes that is before I touched anything in the bios
here is when I adjusted it to 3200mhz in the bios (not sure if it's safe long term or short term), but I tested it on valorant for a few minutes and saw some fps improvements:
https://imgur.com/a/mF0ROFe
View: https://imgur.com/a/mF0ROFe
It should perform well adhering to its XMP specifications. To display the SPD tab, this is the section where the specifications for that RAM are presented.