Why can't I get my memory speed higher when trying to overclock it?

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Why can't I get my memory speed higher when trying to overclock it?

Why can't I get my memory speed higher when trying to overclock it?

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DxDmaster00
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05-29-2026, 01:46 PM

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My RAM sticks usually run at a speed of 2133, but I want to go faster. However, when I try to set them for higher speeds, my computer says they aren't detected or stay stuck at 2133 instead of going up. This makes me think something is wrong with my setup. Shouldn't the PC recognize a stick even if the CPU can't handle that speed? Also, since the CPU only goes so high anyway, why not just use what it supports? I tried taking out the CMOS battery and putting it back in to fix this, but sometimes nothing happens again. My PC is definitely on because the fans are spinning and the lights are glowing, so isn't there something else going on here?

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DxDmaster00

05-29-2026, 01:46 PM #1

My RAM sticks usually run at a speed of 2133, but I want to go faster. However, when I try to set them for higher speeds, my computer says they aren't detected or stay stuck at 2133 instead of going up. This makes me think something is wrong with my setup. Shouldn't the PC recognize a stick even if the CPU can't handle that speed? Also, since the CPU only goes so high anyway, why not just use what it supports? I tried taking out the CMOS battery and putting it back in to fix this, but sometimes nothing happens again. My PC is definitely on because the fans are spinning and the lights are glowing, so isn't there something else going on here?

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EtAlien
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05-29-2026, 07:59 PM

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DDR4 is strong enough to handle 1.6 volts, so even sticking with 1.4 volts or slightly more won't cause any problems.

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EtAlien

05-29-2026, 07:59 PM #2

DDR4 is strong enough to handle 1.6 volts, so even sticking with 1.4 volts or slightly more won't cause any problems.