Overclocking Ram in the RYZEN ecosystem.
Overclocking Ram in the RYZEN ecosystem.
my requirements
CPU-Ryzen 5 1500x
GPU-Gigabyte GTX 1060 6 GB
Mobo- Asus Prime B350M-K mAtX(2 ram slots,uefi bios) latest bios installed
RAM-2x4GB Kingston HyperxFury DDR4 2133mhz (HX421C14FB/4)
I plan to increase my RAM speed from 2133 to a minimum of 2666+. I’m completely new to overclocking, have limited knowledge about timings and voltage, but any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
In all honesty, as that's a 2133MHz 'kit' with no XMP profiles, you likely have poorer binned modules (hence sold at the JDEC standard and no XMP profiles) - RAM that's not going to be able to OC much, if at all - at least not without some serious relaxing of the timings. How to:
If you aimed for 2666+MT/s RAM, you should have begun with 2666+MT/s DIMMs. Ryzen’s memory controller is already quite selective when using DIMMs designed for significantly faster stock rates, so your chances of successfully overclocking entry-level DDR4 might be limited.
Regarding overclocking methods, the standard process remains consistent: increase the multiplier by one level, restart, adjust voltage if needed, and retry. If this doesn’t yield results, reset the voltage and modify timings further. Proceeding beyond this point requires extensive trial-and-error with various DRAM controller settings, though the return on effort may not justify it.
The most straightforward path to high memory clock speeds is to use DIMMs built for higher speeds—those are where the majority of capable chips reside, while entry-level options receive the remaining capacity.
I'm really sorry, but I encountered an error: @InvalidError. I'm just starting out here and accidentally downvoted you. Can you tell me how to increase the multiplier?
Overclocking is also referred to as "the silicon lottery" since each chip responds differently and sometimes not at all. There isn't a one-size-fits-all method for overclocking due to this variability, making it mostly a matter of experimentation with general advice. Regarding the RAM frequency multiplier, its location and name differ depending on the motherboard brand and even among models from the same brand. It is typically found under the CPU or memory settings in the BIOS. If your motherboard maker hasn't released a BIOS update for your board after the 1.0.6 AGESA update, it might be wise to wait until an update is available, as it enhances memory stability and compatibility greatly.
if you get a ram with xmp profile, it will display in your bios as either auto or docp since those are the only two available options.
my Mobo has received the update (AGESA) in a list stored in memory, showing frequencies from 2133 up to 3200 MHz. Currently, I've set it to 2400 MHz from my RAM, and the PC boots normally. Anything above 2400 MHz prevents booting, so it remains at 2400 MHz.
The way BIOS displays XMP profiles differs across motherboards. Check your manual for details about yours. As mentioned in my initial post, to push beyond 2400MT/s you’ll need to experiment by adjusting CAS, RAS, command settings, and slightly increasing voltage at each speed bump.
the manual for my motherboard does not mention xmp profiles or overclocking. the link provided is https://www.asus.com/motherboards/prime-...sk-manual/