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Overclocking issues with RAM...

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Cyanstrophic
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06-07-2016, 05:14 PM
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I discovered my 2 sticks of Trident Z Neo (16 GB) run at 3600Mhz, which goes beyond the native JEDEC limits of my motherboard and CPU. Online sources suggest that to reach full performance, I need to overclock (which means enabling XMP). Many posts also warn that boosting RAM can push it past its power limits, causing the CPU to overheat and potentially shortening its lifespan. Just a quick question: will overclocking RAM damage my system? Will my PSU provide enough power? My CPU is I7-12700F, mainboard Z690M, RAM is Trident Z Neo 3600Mhz DDR4 16GB x2, PSU is Gigabyte P750GM, and I have a liquid AIO cooler.
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Cyanstrophic
06-07-2016, 05:14 PM #1

I discovered my 2 sticks of Trident Z Neo (16 GB) run at 3600Mhz, which goes beyond the native JEDEC limits of my motherboard and CPU. Online sources suggest that to reach full performance, I need to overclock (which means enabling XMP). Many posts also warn that boosting RAM can push it past its power limits, causing the CPU to overheat and potentially shortening its lifespan. Just a quick question: will overclocking RAM damage my system? Will my PSU provide enough power? My CPU is I7-12700F, mainboard Z690M, RAM is Trident Z Neo 3600Mhz DDR4 16GB x2, PSU is Gigabyte P750GM, and I have a liquid AIO cooler.

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Orangecassie8
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06-29-2016, 10:29 AM
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Shifted focus to CPUs, motherboards, and memory. Boosting your RAM won't ruin your PC unless it fails to start with the new settings—reset it by clearing CMOS. Overclocking RAM adds only about 2W, which isn’t an issue. However, the massive power supply poses a serious fire risk.
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06-29-2016, 10:29 AM #2

Shifted focus to CPUs, motherboards, and memory. Boosting your RAM won't ruin your PC unless it fails to start with the new settings—reset it by clearing CMOS. Overclocking RAM adds only about 2W, which isn’t an issue. However, the massive power supply poses a serious fire risk.

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06-29-2016, 01:35 PM
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First, replace that statement entirely. That power supply is a potential fire risk. Check Gamers Nexus for further information. Absolutely, you were paying for higher speeds—opt for them. It will increase power consumption slightly, but only a few watts more. Your storage device will probably draw more current than your memory. It’ll get warmer a bit, but not significantly. And it could shorten its life depending on the RAM type and voltage sensitivity, though with the 1.35v standard in most kits it would last roughly 20 to 19.5 years. It doesn’t matter; turn on XMP for optimal results. No. Most other solid 750w units are fine. That one is a no-go, but only because it shouldn’t be handling the rest of your system.
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06-29-2016, 01:35 PM #3

First, replace that statement entirely. That power supply is a potential fire risk. Check Gamers Nexus for further information. Absolutely, you were paying for higher speeds—opt for them. It will increase power consumption slightly, but only a few watts more. Your storage device will probably draw more current than your memory. It’ll get warmer a bit, but not significantly. And it could shorten its life depending on the RAM type and voltage sensitivity, though with the 1.35v standard in most kits it would last roughly 20 to 19.5 years. It doesn’t matter; turn on XMP for optimal results. No. Most other solid 750w units are fine. That one is a no-go, but only because it shouldn’t be handling the rest of your system.

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