Not sure how to increase my RAM speed
Not sure how to increase my RAM speed
I checked my bios and found that my DRAM was set to auto with a voltage of 1.488v in both manual mode and the XMP profile. I chose to stick with my manual 3200 MHz OC because it hasn't caused any crashes yet. Did you notice any advantages to using an XMP profile instead of a manual overclock? I’m curious if the changes in the XMP profile might have contributed to the issues I experienced.
Precisely what value 1.488 represents is unclear—it might not align with the expected DRAM voltage range. It could indicate another setting or configuration in the system. In CPU-Z, this number likely reflects a different parameter or measurement.
CPU-Z indicates four columns of voltage readings. JEDEC #6-8 lists 1.20v and XMP-3200 shows 1.350v, while my RAM is currently manually configured for 3200 MHz. I believe I observed the DRAM voltage adjusted to auto at 1.488v last night, which I can verify now.
BIOS might be experiencing an issue, so adjust it manually to 1.35 (increase if necessary up to 1.4)
I just adjusted it manually to 1.35v and will perform some tests later to check stability. Thank you.
Edit: I tried it with SuperPi and it works fine. For further overclocking RAM to 3300MHz or higher, I think the same steps would apply—boost clock speed until it fails, then raise voltage. How can I keep an eye on RAM temperatures? What’s a safe temperature range for RAM? Anything below 86°C?
You'll likely need to adjust the settings to maintain balance with the increased speed demand. If you raise one level too much, timings might increase by more than one, causing performance to slow despite the higher speed. Keep the maximum DRAM voltage at 1.4.
Sure, I'll likely need to conduct additional research on this. Thank you for your assistance yesterday and today.