Overclocking RAM seemed effortless?
Overclocking RAM seemed effortless?
I own two 8GB HyperX Fury 2666hz RAM sticks. I've attempted overclocking but switched the frequency from 2666 to 3200 with XMP enabled (still nothing changed). I've learned a lot about adjusting timings, DRAM voltage, and other parameters, but is it really needed if everything functions properly on AUTO?
It's now possible to check if the current settings are suitable.
I run Aida64 Extreme memory tests for hours.
Other tools I use include Asus RealBench set for stress testing, using 8GB of memory and a duration of several hours.
No hash mismatches should be observed.
I also enable Hwinfo64 to monitor temperature changes during the test.
You can also execute Cinnabench r20 multiple times by adjusting the preferences—setting it to run for 300 seconds at a time, which would result in around five consecutive runs on my system.
A range of 600 to 900 with no crashes would be ideal.
For gamers, a long session is recommended to observe positive or negative trends.
Last but not least, try P-95 custom settings, which are best performed overnight while sleeping (if temperatures allow).
If 3200 was XPM on that was the Overclock settings for "What you've read". It's a profile built into the RAM chip, representing factory overclock configurations. That's the simplest method. The trickier approach involves achieving tighter timings—lower values generally mean higher frequency, though it can be complex overall.
It seems you mistakenly purchased the 3200 RAM instead of the 2666.
With an xmp profile active, your settings were altered accordingly. XMP fine-tuned parameters like clock speeds and timings to a specific overclock configuration. However, it doesn't apply universally across all RAM/board/CPU combinations. I'm pleased to know it functioned for you.
The DRAM frequency has been updated to DDR4-3200 with XMP enabled. Programs such as Speccy now display a speed of 1600hz instead of the usual 1333hz. Should you continue using this setting or is there something else you need clarified?
It's not unusual to use XMP at 3200hz with 2666hz RAM, but rgd1101 mentioned that 2666 RAM doesn't support XMP profiles for 3200hz. The reason it's functioning for you might be due to other factors.