Overclocking DDR3 memory from 1600 to 1886 – small improvements possible?
Overclocking DDR3 memory from 1600 to 1886 – small improvements possible?
System specifications have been detailed.
The processor is an Xeon E5 1650 V2 with six cores and twelve threads, boosted to 4.2 Ghz on air (stable after extensive testing).
The motherboard supports a Chinese X79 M.2 slot (Machinist) with 24 Gb of dual-channel memory (8 Gb and 4 Gb per channel), operating at 1600 MHz.
Storage options include a 500 Gb SSD and a 2TB hard drive, along with Windows 10 and compatible software.
Gaming is supported on a 500 Gb SSD and a 2TB HDD.
The graphics card used is an MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Gaming X 6G.
BIOS settings are limited; memory timings were adjusted to 1886, but I have not done so yet due to hesitation about timing changes.
The system is primarily for gaming, running all titles at 1080p with high frame rates.
I am seeking advice on whether overclocking the memory would provide any significant improvements beyond minor gains, or if it’s unnecessary.
Thank you in advance for your response.
Marginal, I think.
There was a good article on ddr3 ram speed scaling some time ago. It might be relevant to your system. Check real-world tests like what you actually run, not just the ones made up. It seems like at most a 1% difference is possible. I wouldn't bother.
Marginal, I think.
There was a good article on ddr3 ram speed scaling some time ago. It might be relevant to your system. Check real-world tests like the ones you actually run, not just the ones you simulate. It seems like at most a 1% difference is possible. I wouldn't bother.