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?
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?
I keep trying to fix this, but every single time I make a change, my computer won't start up and it won't save my work. What is the highest number the CPU can have?
Test it at 2933 or 3000. It doesn't feel stable when you hit 3200, so the speed is going back to normal automatically.
I put it there at 3000 because that is how much memory I use, but if you try to start a new PC, nothing works. The computer won't boot up so I had to take out the little battery chip inside. That way, the settings go back to normal and everything starts working again.
I set the memory profile to 3000Mhz and lowered the voltage down to 1.300 instead of 1.350. Now it boots up without me having to take out the CMOS, but the RAM speed is still 2133.
I have a hard time going every half second, which means I cannot reach 1.37 volts. Also, I believe 1.35 volts is what makes my PC won't start up when I change something inside it.