Overclocked CPU and RAM
Overclocked CPU and RAM
Hello all,
I recently purchased Corsair Vengeance 32gb DDR3 RAM (4x4gb) and attempted to overclock it to 2400mhz on my MSI Gaming Motherboard. I also increased my CPU speed from 3.4 to 4.0 GHz. Is this approach safe? Additionally, I've experienced two crashes marked by IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL and PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. Any suggestions or advice on how to resolve these issues?
Thanks,
Cheez
Execute Run Memtest86+ at least three times. If the program detects any faults, it indicates a RAM problem. Possible causes include excessive overclocking, tight memory timings, insufficient voltage, or low memory controller voltage.
If no errors appear, proceed with CPU stress tests. Run Prime95 on blend for a minimum of three hours continuously if there are no issues, then follow up with an Intel Burn Test for 20 runs under maximum stress.
If either program encounters errors, the CPU may be unstable. This suggests overclocking is too high or voltage too low. These checks are essential whenever you increase clock speeds, not just when errors occur.
Execute Run Memtest86+ at least three times. If the program detects any faults, it indicates a RAM problem. Possible causes include excessive overclocking, tight memory timings, insufficient voltage, or low memory controller voltage.
If no errors appear, proceed with CPU stress tests. Run Prime95 on blend for a minimum of three hours continuously without issues, then follow up with Intel Burn Test for 20 maximum-stress runs.
If any of these tools report errors, the CPU instability is confirmed—likely due to overclocking or inadequate voltage. These checks are essential before and after overclocking to ensure component stability.