Overclocking RAM
Overclocking RAM
Hello, I'm working on optimizing my BIOS for my bdie 4x 8gb 3600mhz GSKILL RAM. With two sticks I can reach 3800mhz C16 and 1900mhz FCLK, but using four sticks above 3666mhz causes the system to fail to boot no matter the voltage applied. Right now I'm running four 8gb 3666mhz C16 units, I've adjusted the timings to c14 but the PC still crashes or doesn't start sometimes even with higher voltages.
If you aim for quicker performance, invest in faster RAM right from the start.
Ram chips are grouped into categories, and if they could reach 3800 speed, they’d be priced higher for that capability.
You might be lucky, but don’t rely on it.
All RAM should follow identical specifications regarding speed, voltage, and timings. Managing four sticks is significantly more complex than two.
The performance of RAM is largely determined by the motherboard.
The real question remains: what actual benefit does this provide?
This piece advises caution:
Don’t spend money chasing RAM speed for gaming on AMD or Intel
Reconsidering the issue every gamer faces when setting up a new gaming system: does RAM speed really matter?
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Is the RAM quality bad? Still, two sticks gave me 3800mhz C16.
If you have a 5800x3d setup, using 4 sticks should improve performance.
If you aim for quicker performance, invest in faster RAM from the start.
Ram chips are grouped into categories, and if they could reach 3800 speed, they’d be priced higher for that capability.
You might be lucky, but don’t rely on it.
All RAM should follow identical specifications regarding speed, voltage, and timings. Managing four sticks is significantly more complex than two.
The performance of RAM is largely determined by the motherboard.
The real question remains: what actual benefit does this provide?
This piece advises caution:
Don’t spend money chasing RAM speed for gaming on AMD or Intel
Reconsidering the issue every gamer faces when setting up a new gaming system: does RAM speed really matter?
www.pcgamer.com
Impossible to say for sure... Maybe, maybe not. But you will get a faster CPU for gaming ... With vastly larger gains than what you'll get with a memory overclock (in certain games).
If you want peak performance you may have to stick with 2 sticks. 4 is more difficult for the CPU memory controller and pushes the limits of the mobo's capabilities farther than 2 sticks.
Tightening timings with 2 or 4 sticks at 3600mhz or more will also give you gains, so there's still performance to be had either way you go... Just a lot of work testing limits and stability.