F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Overclocking RAM can boost performance but may cause instability. Balance gains with potential risks.

Overclocking RAM can boost performance but may cause instability. Balance gains with potential risks.

Overclocking RAM can boost performance but may cause instability. Balance gains with potential risks.

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08-12-2018, 02:10 AM
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My configuration includes a Ryzen 5 2600 Team Group T-Force VULCAN TUF 2X8GB RAM at 3200Mhz CL 16-18-18-38 with 1.35v (Hynix C-die) and an MSI B450 GAMING PLUS MAX. Currently, I'm operating at 2400Mhz using auto settings. Previously, I ran at full speed on XMP for a month without problems until my PC restarted unexpectedly during boot, resetting the clock to 2400Mhz. I suspect XMP might not always be stable. My RAM is rated for 1.35V, but the motherboard's auto XMP maintains between 1.368 and 1.372V. This suggests the voltage might be outside the expected range, possibly causing instability. I adjusted the timing to 1.360V to test, but the system still reset back to 2400Mhz. When I set XMP profile to 1 (2933Mhz), the voltage briefly reached 1.368-1.372V automatically. Using a DRAM calculator showed timings at 3133Mhz, so I’m unsure if changing SOC voltage is necessary. Some guides recommend skipping adjustments, but I’m not sure what to do next.
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iitzsolid
08-12-2018, 02:10 AM #1

Here are your details rephrased:
My configuration includes a Ryzen 5 2600 Team Group T-Force VULCAN TUF 2X8GB RAM at 3200Mhz CL 16-18-18-38 with 1.35v (Hynix C-die) and an MSI B450 GAMING PLUS MAX. Currently, I'm operating at 2400Mhz using auto settings. Previously, I ran at full speed on XMP for a month without problems until my PC restarted unexpectedly during boot, resetting the clock to 2400Mhz. I suspect XMP might not always be stable. My RAM is rated for 1.35V, but the motherboard's auto XMP maintains between 1.368 and 1.372V. This suggests the voltage might be outside the expected range, possibly causing instability. I adjusted the timing to 1.360V to test, but the system still reset back to 2400Mhz. When I set XMP profile to 1 (2933Mhz), the voltage briefly reached 1.368-1.372V automatically. Using a DRAM calculator showed timings at 3133Mhz, so I’m unsure if changing SOC voltage is necessary. Some guides recommend skipping adjustments, but I’m not sure what to do next.

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08-18-2018, 06:50 PM
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For stability, target 2933mhz—the supported CPU memory controller frequency. To boost performance at this frequency, use a 16-16-16-16 timing configuration. However, clear the CMOS first. Activate XMP and set the frequency to 2933, then verify stability before adjusting timings as outlined. GL!
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08-18-2018, 06:50 PM #2

For stability, target 2933mhz—the supported CPU memory controller frequency. To boost performance at this frequency, use a 16-16-16-16 timing configuration. However, clear the CMOS first. Activate XMP and set the frequency to 2933, then verify stability before adjusting timings as outlined. GL!

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