Inquiry about increasing RAM speed Question on overclocking memory
Inquiry about increasing RAM speed Question on overclocking memory
Hello,
As mentioned in the title, I'm completely new to overclocking and feel unsure about the process.
I want to boost my memory performance, so here are my current details:
i7 9700K
Asus ROG Maximus X hero (Wi-Fi version)
16GB G.Skill Trident Z 2400MHz 15-15-15-35 (this is the part I plan to overclock) (XMP enabled)
RTX 2060 Super
I've tried a few tutorials, but most focused on XMP or were too complex for me.
One video showed simply setting the frequency to 3200MHz and voltage to 1.4 (from 2666 and 1.2).
Timings were left as default by the motherboard, which also supports that feature.
If I follow these steps and gradually reduce the voltage, would it be fine? I'm worried about pushing the limits too far and want to avoid spending money.
I just hope this will give me a faster memory without breaking anything.
Thanks,
Sam
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So the tutorial you highlighted at the end is not a bad process. But the starting points are way to high.
You have DIMMS rated at 2400mhz, it's unlikely they will OC to 3200mhz.
Here's how to start:
Get your self memtest86+ and stick it on to a USB drive so you can test your mem OC settings outside of Windows.
Start low, and test all the way. You should not use 1.4v on those DIMMS. They are rated at a 1.2v and if you put that much voltage through (even if it helps stability) could be too much for the DIMMS and cause crashing from heat.
Keep voltage at 1.2 and bump the mem speed up one strap. Try at 2666, with 1.2v and leave timings on...
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The tutorial you mentioned at the end is a good process, though the initial settings are quite high.
Your DIMMS is rated at 2400mhz, so increasing it to 3200mhz is unlikely.
Here’s a suggested approach:
Begin by installing self-memtest86+ on a USB drive for testing outside Windows.
Start with low settings and gradually increase. Avoid using 1.4v on these DIMMS—they’re rated for 1.2v, and applying more voltage could cause overheating or crashes.
Maintain 1.2v and increase the memory speed by one strap. Try a speed of 2666 with 1.2v and keep timings auto. Run your RAM through four passes in Memtest86 before switching to Windows and performing some tasks.
If everything runs smoothly, move to the next speed setting. If you encounter issues, raise the voltage in increments of 0.5v cautiously to improve stability, but stay below 1.35v.
I used Corsair generic 2400mhz DIMMS at 2733mhz with 1.25v and the same timings as the original. Going higher isn’t practical; sometimes you hit the limits.
Hi Keith,
Thanks for the well-written directions—it really helps me feel prepared and capable.
No worries, happy to assist. Feel free to keep the discussion open for additional inputs. For further problems, just message me directly. If you find yourself succeeding, pick an option to finalize the thread. Keep testing along the way—it's crucial. This helps eliminate unexpected crashes and aids in future troubleshooting.