Need help OC'ing RAM
Need help OC'ing RAM
Hello, here are the details I want to share:
Mobo: MSI Z97-G45
CPU: Intel i5-4690k
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2133 MHz)
Link: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...6820231468
I’ve struggled to increase my RAM from 2133 MHz to 2400 MHz without issues. I managed to reach 2400 MHz, but games frequently crash when launching them (BF1 specifically). I’m not sure what’s causing the problem with the overclock.
Current setup:
Voltage - 1.65
CL 11
Frequency - 2400
Windows is running smoothly and starts up fine. I’m currently at 2400 MHz, yet games still crash.
Not sure on that option. Try compatibility and see what happens. I suspect nothing different but worth a shot I suppose
the i5-4690k supports up to 1600mb of native ram, so any faster memory will not affect gaming performance. to improve speed in games, aim for lower latency rather than higher speeds. lowering the ram to 1866 or less and adjusting timings to cas9 or better can help. this should allow you to use lower voltage while achieving about a 4-5% boost in gaming performance.
HEXiT:
please see a performance metric for any game that displays improvement when speed is increased.
based on my 30+ years of experience, I’m not mistaken.
*Cough*
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http://techreport.com/review/31179/intel...eviewed/11
Fallout 4 also demonstrates solid improvements. It depends on the game engine.
Latest Intel memory controllers focus on bandwidth rather than timing, making higher speed preferable for Skylake and Kaby Lake, especially when all four DIMMs are active.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1570219/skyla...vs-latency
Returning to the subject, it's unrealistic to assume RAM can jump a whole step up while staying stable. Most RAM models leave little room for improvement unless you invest in top-tier components. A move from 2133 to 2400 is quite a leap for DDR3. Consider relaxing the timings or slightly reducing the frequency. Running a full overnight memtest will confirm your system's stability.
http://www.memtest.org/