low-end OC build
low-end OC build
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz OCed to 3.9, G.Skill Aegis DDR4-2400 2x4GB OCed to 3000mhz (or 2933mhz), EVGA BR 500W 80+ Bronze Certified, Gigabyte B450M DS3H. Understanding how these parts interact and checking the stability of your motherboard and power supply is important.
When purchasing 2400 RAM, you likely expect it to function properly at 2933 due to compatibility and performance expectations.
Just a thought about expectations... I wouldn't buy a hamburger and think it would match steak. A seller offers 2400Mhz RAM because they struggled to meet quality standards for higher speeds, as they believe. I don't usually look for big jumps in performance beyond what vendors claim.
If you are purchasing 2400 RAM, what makes you think you can achieve a performance of 2933?
Just a guessing question... I wouldn't buy hamburger and think it matches steak quality. A seller offers 2400Mhz RAM because they struggled to meet quality standards for higher clock speeds, in my opinion. Assuming a big jump beyond what the vendor claims isn't realistic for hardware buying.
Tell me more about OC and what you should know to ensure a stable and smooth operation. I meant it clearly. Every YouTuber seems to contradict that.
Don’t overinterpret what a video conveys. Performance of the ram module can differ between batches of the same model. It also changes depending on the memory chip chosen. Even manufacturers acknowledge this inconsistency. Occasionally you get a good batch, other times not so much.
If the maker could increase its price, why wouldn’t they do it? You can upgrade RAM, but the cost is limited, and faster options are readily available. Relying on uncertain overclocking risks data issues without guaranteed benefits.
Don’t overvalue what a video claims. RAM performance differs between batches of the same model and memory chips. Even manufacturers admit this. Sometimes you get lucky, other times not so much. If all ram sticks for a model are the same, dual or quad channel kits won’t sell well because you’d just buy identical sticks from the same batch. What should I do then? Or am I really relying on chance?
Gordez :
larrycumming :
Don’t overvalue what the video claims. RAM performance differs between batches of the same model and varies with different memory chips. Even manufacturers admit this. Sometimes you get lucky, other times not so much.
If all the RAM sticks for a model are identical, dual or quad channel kits won’t be worth buying because you’d just purchase two or four identical sticks from the same number and assume they’re the same.
What should I do? Or am I relying too much on chance?
You can buy the RAM and try to overclock it to 2933. If it holds that speed, it’s perfect for you. If not, you can still run it at 2400 or maybe 2600/2666. Just don’t expect guaranteed results when pushing beyond the manufacturer’s limits.
I once had a kit rated at 2800, but the XMP version came with a 3000 profile. You should always check the data sheets to see what’s available in the XMP range. However, running at 3000 didn’t improve my memory benchmarks in AIDA.
larrycumming :
Gordez :
larrycumming :
Don’t overvalue what the video claims. RAM performance differs between batches of the same model and varies with memory chips. Even manufacturers admit this. Sometimes you get lucky, other times not so much.
If all ram sticks for a model are identical, dual or quad channel kits won’t sell well because you’d just buy two or four sticks from the same batch expecting them to match.
What should I do? Am I really relying on chance?
You can buy RAM and try overclocking it to 2933. If it holds that speed, it’s perfect. If not, you can still run it at 2400 or maybe 2600/2666. Just don’t expect guaranteed results when pushing beyond the manufacturer’s limits.
I had a kit rated at 2800, but the XMP profile suggested 3000. You’ll need to check the data sheets for what XMP offers. However, running at 3000 didn’t improve memory benchmarks in AIDA.
Yes, many RAMs are compatible only with Intel processors. Is there anything else beyond the motherboard maker’s claims that guarantees certain RAM speeds?