Understanding how to enhance RAM performance.
Understanding how to enhance RAM performance.
Hello, this is my first attempt at overclocking my RAM.
I have a G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2x8GB) at 3200 MHz with speeds ranging from 16 to 38 MHz.
I've checked using the applications: Ryzen Timing Checker and DRAM Ryzen Calculator.
The results I got were:
https://imgur.com/74ppzVV
View: https://imgur.com/74ppzVV
Under 1.395 Volt.
I'm wondering if I made a mistake or if it's okay. I've been running Prime95 for about an hour and counting the time.
Prime95 isn't ideal for checking memory overclock stability because it only utilizes a limited portion of available memory and doesn't stress it heavily. A better option is MemTest, which you can download. Run one copy per CPU thread with memory split evenly among them. Avoid testing more than 14GB at once; with 16GB total, leave about 2GB for Windows. You can attempt more tests but expect longer completion times due to swap usage. Always verify each instance reaches 200% before considering it stable.
if it functions properly, the voltage meets the minimum requirement for stability. if not, gradually lower it.
Prime95 isn't ideal for checking memory overclock stability because it only utilizes a limited portion of available memory and doesn't stress it heavily. A better option is MemTest, which you can download. Run one copy per CPU thread with memory split evenly among them. Avoid testing more than 14GB at once; with 16GB total, leave about 2GB for Windows. You can attempt more tests but expect longer completion times due to swap usage. Always verify each instance reaches 200% before considering it stable.
It might be acceptable for stability...but a reduced voltage could work too. The optimal choice is to determine the minimum voltage required to maintain stability across all clock speeds.