What method is used to increase RAM speed?
What method is used to increase RAM speed?
Hi All,
I’m finding the process of overclocking RAM quite challenging. Some suggest lowering timings instead of frequency, while others disagree.
I have two 1gb Samsung DDR3 1333Mhz modules that I want to fine-tune on a b85m-e Asus board. There are also many timing options like primary, secondary, and tertiary settings, which are confusing.
How much should I initially raise the RAM voltage? Should I start with 1.65V? Should I increase frequency first and then adjust timings, or vice versa? Am I focusing only on primary timings?
What other adjustments should I make to improve stability during overclocking? Which programs can help me test the RAM performance after overclocking?
Should I keep the BLCK ratio at Auto, 100:100 or 133:100? What does it affect? It doesn’t seem to change CPU core or memory frequency in BIOS.
My current primary timings with BLCK set to Auto are: 9.9.9.24.1
Please advise, prioritizing performance over stability since I’m only using the system to stream CSGO assets and experience lag/fps drops early on. I’ve already overclocked the RAM.
Thanks in advance.
Only 2GB of memory?
Which version of Windows are you running?
Except for Windows XP or Windows 98, your device probably has insufficient RAM.
Increase your memory capacity.
Overclocking RAM won't fix the issue.
32bit version works too, 2GB RAM without PAE was the software cap anyway
On 64bit memory usage increases with more addressing ranges
I'm using Windows 11 and increasing RAM, but I'm trying to learn overclocking. I want to understand how to use these 1GB modules as test subjects. I mentioned I no longer need more for this discussion to focus on guidance rather than asking for more parts. Even if early game lag and spikes can't be resolved through overclocking, I'd like to know the process so I can improve my system. I also want to know how to handle my 8GB modules when they arrive.
start by identifying the RAM IC you have (those black squares on the modules), this helps understand the physical constraints based on online searches. next, determine the RAM controller you possess, as it sets the practical limits. finally, familiarize yourself with how RAM functions. here are some useful resources: https://www.anandtech.com/show/3851...ow...id-to-ask/ with this knowledge you can calculate RAM timings effectively.
Samsung modules:
Ram IC Model: SEC 116 HCH9
K4BIG0846F
GNC901HEC
Ram controller model: not confirmed yet, reading is challenging.
Here is the Samsung spec sheet for the module: https://www.datasheets360.com/pdf/8199179884605572462
It contains a lot of details, but I'm unsure which "SPD" I have.
I'm still processing this information.
My ram modules are labeled "M378B2873FH0-CH9".
yes, 1600mhz is the maximum for both the processor and the motherboard