Ram compatiblity in OC
Ram compatiblity in OC
Hello Guys.
I have a similar issue like XanonX and I’d appreciate your thoughts on it.
My setup includes:
Intel 3930k processor
MSI x79a GD65 8D motherboard v1.1 with the latest BIOS
MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G
Kingstone 1866 XMP memory 4x4 GB RAM
Seasonic X-series PSU 760 80 GOLD
I plan to upgrade my PC later, probably in March or June, when I’ll get a new Nvidia 3070 card. After that, I intend to replace all components, but I’m wondering if buying four 8GB 2400MHz modules could extend the lifespan by about two years?
Is it feasible with a 2400/2133MHz XMP profile? My Kingstone RAM uses 1600/1866 MHz. Will overclocking at 3930k still work and remain stable?
Thanks for your help.
Choose a strong CPU cooler to boost your 3930K's performance since its 130W TDP isn't reaching full speed at base clocks. Six cores won't last long enough for two years in games; BFV already struggles with six cores, and eight are better for 64-player online play. If you steer clear of very demanding threads, it might still last longer. Your 3930K could struggle with an RTX 3070, but overclocking can help reduce the bottleneck.
The 4930k IMC doesn't always match 2400. The Quad Channel memory here performs adequately. My overclocked 4930k offers superior latency and bandwidth compared to my DDR4 3800 kit on the 3800x, with around 60ns versus 63ns and 60GBs versus 56GBs in memory copy.
Thanks for the quick reply.
Today I plan to test the watercooler Corsair H150i and attempt overclocking between 4.4 to 4.5 Ghz if I manage to get a silicon lottery. But what about the RAM? Should I purchase a g.skill 8x4 GB 2400 Mhz kit or rely on my HyperX Kingstone series? That’s the main question.
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I wouldn't try to run 8 sticks because it won't reach a high score like 2400. 4x4Gb should be sufficient for all needs, and you only need 32Gb if you require it for professional tasks.
Thanks for the advice. I'm currently attempting to increase the clock speed of the 3930k processor but I'm unsure whether to raise the voltage or not. This is my first time with this, and if I try 4.3Ghz with the command center, I noticed it frequently resets back to 4.0Ghz and 1.35V.
You can achieve a high score with 8 sticks, but the IMC requires higher voltage and it's not just as straightforward as using 4 sticks.