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No, you don't need to overclock RAM unless specified by your device's requirements.

No, you don't need to overclock RAM unless specified by your device's requirements.

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knotten2012
Junior Member
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06-18-2016, 02:28 AM
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Hey, just checking in. My Corsair Vengeance LPX is running at 3200Mhz, but I saw some articles suggesting it might actually run around 2133Mhz if we just connect it straight away. Is that accurate? Should I overclock to 3200Mhz or stick with the lower speed? Are there big performance gains? Could it wear out my RAM faster? Might it affect the motherboard’s RAM slots? Will overheating be an issue? Or is the 2133Mhz enough? Thanks for the advice!
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knotten2012
06-18-2016, 02:28 AM #1

Hey, just checking in. My Corsair Vengeance LPX is running at 3200Mhz, but I saw some articles suggesting it might actually run around 2133Mhz if we just connect it straight away. Is that accurate? Should I overclock to 3200Mhz or stick with the lower speed? Are there big performance gains? Could it wear out my RAM faster? Might it affect the motherboard’s RAM slots? Will overheating be an issue? Or is the 2133Mhz enough? Thanks for the advice!

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CasualCraft
Junior Member
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06-18-2016, 05:31 AM
#2
With a Ryzen processor, the investment is definitely worthwhile. Intel also offers value, though less so. You only need to open the BIOS for two steps to confirm.
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CasualCraft
06-18-2016, 05:31 AM #2

With a Ryzen processor, the investment is definitely worthwhile. Intel also offers value, though less so. You only need to open the BIOS for two steps to confirm.

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Kronicftw
Member
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06-19-2016, 06:32 AM
#3
Yes, there might be some side effects depending on your specific situation and usage.
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Kronicftw
06-19-2016, 06:32 AM #3

Yes, there might be some side effects depending on your specific situation and usage.

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Machi_Gamz
Member
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06-21-2016, 07:14 AM
#4
Remaining at 2133 causes a general drop in performance; memory-intensive jobs run more slowly. Open the BIOS and set the XMP option. The adjustment process lasts about two seconds.
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Machi_Gamz
06-21-2016, 07:14 AM #4

Remaining at 2133 causes a general drop in performance; memory-intensive jobs run more slowly. Open the BIOS and set the XMP option. The adjustment process lasts about two seconds.

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foxiflaimeur
Member
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06-21-2016, 10:52 PM
#5
Sure, just the RAM it is. Thanks for clearing that up!
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foxiflaimeur
06-21-2016, 10:52 PM #5

Sure, just the RAM it is. Thanks for clearing that up!