Unstable RAM speed increase issue Overclocking RAM can lead to performance problems if it becomes unstable.
Unstable RAM speed increase issue Overclocking RAM can lead to performance problems if it becomes unstable.
You're experiencing instability with higher clock speeds. Running an i5-3550 at 2133MHz caused a BIOS error, and even going back to 1800MHz resolved the issue. When you increased it to 2000MHz, you got a blue screen after the boot screen. This suggests your system is sensitive to higher frequencies, possibly due to thermal throttling, power delivery limitations, or BIOS settings. Consider lowering the overclock slightly and checking BIOS stability before pushing further.
It seems the IMC for the 3550 model might be reaching its maximum capacity.
Intel's page for DDR3 1333/1600, but you're seeing 1800MHz now—maybe the speed changed or your settings are different.