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You managed to boost your memory's speed, but consider whether it's worth maintaining it.

You managed to boost your memory's speed, but consider whether it's worth maintaining it.

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Nedzer2k
Member
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06-30-2020, 01:36 PM
#1
I just increased my RAM speed from 2400 cl15 to 2666 cl14 without raising the voltage (1.2), but is it safe to maintain that setting? Also, I did this overclock using MSI memory—any advice? Thanks.
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Nedzer2k
06-30-2020, 01:36 PM #1

I just increased my RAM speed from 2400 cl15 to 2666 cl14 without raising the voltage (1.2), but is it safe to maintain that setting? Also, I did this overclock using MSI memory—any advice? Thanks.

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WitherCookie33
Junior Member
19
06-30-2020, 02:51 PM
#2
I just increased my RAM speed from 2400 cl15 to 2666 cl14 without raising the voltage (1.2). Is it safe to maintain this setting? Also, I did this overclock with MSI memory—results were very cautious, even with the primary CL timing reduced. It seems that’s likely why it functions at all. Please perform a stability test on your RAM overclock before using it for important tasks.
https://hcidesign.com/memtest/
An outstanding tool and free. Check the manual. Another memory check is included in Windows 10—just type 'Windows Memory Diagnostic' into search/Cortana. It will initiate a restart into a non-GUI mode to run the tests.
I recommend running at least two full cycles of two...
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WitherCookie33
06-30-2020, 02:51 PM #2

I just increased my RAM speed from 2400 cl15 to 2666 cl14 without raising the voltage (1.2). Is it safe to maintain this setting? Also, I did this overclock with MSI memory—results were very cautious, even with the primary CL timing reduced. It seems that’s likely why it functions at all. Please perform a stability test on your RAM overclock before using it for important tasks.
https://hcidesign.com/memtest/
An outstanding tool and free. Check the manual. Another memory check is included in Windows 10—just type 'Windows Memory Diagnostic' into search/Cortana. It will initiate a restart into a non-GUI mode to run the tests.
I recommend running at least two full cycles of two...

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MaliciousWolf
Member
228
07-01-2020, 05:52 AM
#3
It's unusual, typically you need to boost timings to raise speed without raising voltage. I wouldn't settle for that. You might run into problems later with instability and may need to further adjust timings than the default to keep things running smoothly.
If you're aiming to overclock your RAM, why not try increasing both voltage and timings to reach 3000?
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MaliciousWolf
07-01-2020, 05:52 AM #3

It's unusual, typically you need to boost timings to raise speed without raising voltage. I wouldn't settle for that. You might run into problems later with instability and may need to further adjust timings than the default to keep things running smoothly.
If you're aiming to overclock your RAM, why not try increasing both voltage and timings to reach 3000?

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Redacting
Member
207
07-01-2020, 07:30 AM
#4
volkgren :
That's unusual, typically you need to boost timings to raise speed without raising voltage. I wouldn't settle for that. You might run into problems later with instability and may need to push timings even more than the default to keep things running smoothly.
If you're aiming to overclock your RAM, why not try increasing both voltage and timings to reach 3000?
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Redacting
07-01-2020, 07:30 AM #4

volkgren :
That's unusual, typically you need to boost timings to raise speed without raising voltage. I wouldn't settle for that. You might run into problems later with instability and may need to push timings even more than the default to keep things running smoothly.
If you're aiming to overclock your RAM, why not try increasing both voltage and timings to reach 3000?

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Wollnie_Like
Member
83
07-01-2020, 08:38 AM
#5
volkgren :
That's unusual, typically you need to boost timings to raise speed without raising voltage. I wouldn't settle for that. You might run into problems later with instability, and you'd have to push timings even more than the default to keep things running smoothly.
If you're aiming to overclock your RAM, why not try increasing voltage and timings to reach 3000?
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Wollnie_Like
07-01-2020, 08:38 AM #5

volkgren :
That's unusual, typically you need to boost timings to raise speed without raising voltage. I wouldn't settle for that. You might run into problems later with instability, and you'd have to push timings even more than the default to keep things running smoothly.
If you're aiming to overclock your RAM, why not try increasing voltage and timings to reach 3000?

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Kisakiroi
Member
66
07-01-2020, 08:44 AM
#6
volkgren :
That's unusual, typically you need to boost timings to raise speed without raising voltage. I wouldn't settle for that. You might run into problems later with instability, and you'd have to push timings even more than the default to keep things running smoothly.
If you're aiming to overclock your RAM, why not try increasing voltage and timings to reach 3000?
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Kisakiroi
07-01-2020, 08:44 AM #6

volkgren :
That's unusual, typically you need to boost timings to raise speed without raising voltage. I wouldn't settle for that. You might run into problems later with instability, and you'd have to push timings even more than the default to keep things running smoothly.
If you're aiming to overclock your RAM, why not try increasing voltage and timings to reach 3000?

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Outrage999
Junior Member
34
07-07-2020, 10:48 AM
#7
I've looked into my RAM specs and many people achieved 2993 cl 14 and 2666 cl 14, so it seems my RAM might be sufficient.
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Outrage999
07-07-2020, 10:48 AM #7

I've looked into my RAM specs and many people achieved 2993 cl 14 and 2666 cl 14, so it seems my RAM might be sufficient.

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glockpapi
Junior Member
9
07-13-2020, 02:51 AM
#8
I recently increased my RAM speed from 2400 cl15 to 2666 cl14 without raising the voltage (1.2). Is it safe to maintain this setting? Also, I performed this overclock using MSI memory—results were very cautious, even with the primary CL timing reduced. It seems that’s likely why it functions at all. Please run a stability test on your RAM before using it for critical tasks.
https://hcidesign.com/memtest/
A great resource and free tool. Follow the manual carefully. Windows 10 also includes a built-in memory test—just search for 'Windows Memory Diagnostic' in the search bar or via Cortana. It will prompt you to restart into a non-GUI mode to complete the tests.
It would be wise to run at least two full cycles of two distinct memory stability checks before considering an overclock suitable for regular use.
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glockpapi
07-13-2020, 02:51 AM #8

I recently increased my RAM speed from 2400 cl15 to 2666 cl14 without raising the voltage (1.2). Is it safe to maintain this setting? Also, I performed this overclock using MSI memory—results were very cautious, even with the primary CL timing reduced. It seems that’s likely why it functions at all. Please run a stability test on your RAM before using it for critical tasks.
https://hcidesign.com/memtest/
A great resource and free tool. Follow the manual carefully. Windows 10 also includes a built-in memory test—just search for 'Windows Memory Diagnostic' in the search bar or via Cortana. It will prompt you to restart into a non-GUI mode to complete the tests.
It would be wise to run at least two full cycles of two distinct memory stability checks before considering an overclock suitable for regular use.

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SquishyJelly3
Member
181
07-13-2020, 11:40 AM
#9
Thank you very much for the answer, I will now test my system.
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SquishyJelly3
07-13-2020, 11:40 AM #9

Thank you very much for the answer, I will now test my system.