Not sure how to increase my RAM speed
Not sure how to increase my RAM speed
Hello, I'm just starting out with overclocking and have recently tried to boost my RAM speed. I enabled the XMP profiles on my motherboard, which should have adjusted my Corsair Vengeance memory to 3200 MHz, but most system stats still show it at a lower rate. According to CPU-Z, the DRAM frequency is only 1600 MHz instead of the expected 3200 MHz. A memtest with SuperPi ran without any issues. Here are my PC components if that helps:
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CPU-Z displays the actual frequency, which is 1600. Since the DRAM operates at double data rate, multiply by 2 for the effective data rate of 3200
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All set!
Thank you for your response, it seems I chose to place my computer into sleep mode to do other tasks. When I returned, my PC restarted with a Windows crash indicating an overclock failure. I managed to access the BIOS and reset my RAM overclock while keeping my GPU and CPU overclock active, and everything worked properly. Iām puzzled as to why this occurred since I had successfully booted with my RAM OC earlier today and ran SuperPi memtest without issues. Could this mean I need to lower my RAM clock despite it being labeled at 3200 MHz?
Leaving the system in sleep mode often leads to various issues, so I would consider adjusting the DRAM voltage to 1.35, which matches the specifications for these components. This might require a BIOS upgrade, though it may not support the XMP profile for this configuration. Additionally, testing the DRAM at 1.4 is a safe alternative if needed.
I checked the Asus website and my drivers are current. My voltage is set to 1.35v in adaptive mode. During CPU overclock testing, 1.4v caused excessive heat, so I plan to stick with 1.35v. I also reverted the XMP profile in the BIOS and manually configured my RAM at 3200 MHz. So far, booting to the desktop has been smooth without issues, so it should work now.
You can typically locate DRAM voltage settings in the BIOS under memory management or system settings. To monitor RAM temperatures after adjusting voltage, use compatible monitoring tools. Whether a temperature below 85Ā°C is safe depends on your specific hardware and usage conditions.
The DRAM voltage will be within the DRAM section or as a distinct voltage in the related voltage zones. PU DRAM typically refers to the MC (memory controller) voltage.