Patriot Viper RGB 4133mhz C19 to 3600mhz C18 model
Patriot Viper RGB 4133mhz C19 to 3600mhz C18 model
I purchased these RAM modules: https://www.amazon.ca/Patriot-Viper-Gami...B07CX4ZW83. I wondered if lowering the RAM speed could improve CAS latency, as some suggest this might help. If so, what steps would you take? Also, are the Patriot Viper RGB and Steel No RGB variants built with the same components?
Is there any evidence that voltage changes can cause a CPU to fail? Your experience with stable operation at higher voltages suggests otherwise. Research indicates that CPUs are designed to withstand certain voltage fluctuations without damage, and unexpected voltage spikes typically don't lead to permanent failure unless they exceed specifications.
Relies on voltage settings for the memory controller. I destroyed an i7-875K by using 2400@7-7-7-24 with 1.65V and something around 1.4V on the controller. It ran smoothly for a few months before the socket pins on the CPU pads got damaged. After that, it could only run at 1333MHz.
The numbers aren't that extreme for DDR3. My Maximus X hero can push Vccio and SA to 1.45v during auto overclock while you're running it. Interestingly, I've tested the 8700k chip in liquid nitrogen—average memory at 1.6v, CPU above 1.60v—and it still works. Of course, since we're comparing different DDR platforms, everyone knows overclocking comes with risks... but 1.55v on DDR4 memory isn't a big issue for the CPU.
I tried. I wasn't sure about it at first, but it seems the memory controller made up for it until it failed. Elpida Hypers, apparently.
Don't think about it. I can't recall my results from IMC. High voltage can damage the CPU.