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your ram sticks claim 3200mhz but your system reports 2133mhz

your ram sticks claim 3200mhz but your system reports 2133mhz

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Okunino
Posting Freak
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11-21-2018, 01:18 AM
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The display in Task Manager showing 2133MHz might be incorrect or outdated. The RAM and motherboard typically list 32-33MHz, not 2133MHz. Your Intel i9-9900K should run at around 4.68GHz, so the discrepancy suggests a possible display error or misconfiguration. Check your system settings or BIOS for accurate values.
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Okunino
11-21-2018, 01:18 AM #1

The display in Task Manager showing 2133MHz might be incorrect or outdated. The RAM and motherboard typically list 32-33MHz, not 2133MHz. Your Intel i9-9900K should run at around 4.68GHz, so the discrepancy suggests a possible display error or misconfiguration. Check your system settings or BIOS for accurate values.

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The_dano
Junior Member
48
11-21-2018, 04:29 AM
#2
Open your BIOS settings and turn on XMP. This sets the single-core performance boost. It won’t support 5GHz across all cores by default, so you’ll get 5GHz only if: a. your tasks need just one core (very rare) or b. you’ve already overclocked the system.
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The_dano
11-21-2018, 04:29 AM #2

Open your BIOS settings and turn on XMP. This sets the single-core performance boost. It won’t support 5GHz across all cores by default, so you’ll get 5GHz only if: a. your tasks need just one core (very rare) or b. you’ve already overclocked the system.

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bnorwood
Junior Member
36
11-21-2018, 12:59 PM
#3
Yes, a 5GHz processor is suitable for single-core tasks, though not all cores may benefit. Running on dual-core systems would likely be challenging unless you upgrade the CPU to 5.0 GHz or higher.
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bnorwood
11-21-2018, 12:59 PM #3

Yes, a 5GHz processor is suitable for single-core tasks, though not all cores may benefit. Running on dual-core systems would likely be challenging unless you upgrade the CPU to 5.0 GHz or higher.

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BlurryFqce
Senior Member
486
11-22-2018, 03:08 AM
#4
Yes, you can likely get it to 5.3GHz or higher with your NZXT 280mm CPU cooler. Just make sure the cooler is compatible and properly installed.
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BlurryFqce
11-22-2018, 03:08 AM #4

Yes, you can likely get it to 5.3GHz or higher with your NZXT 280mm CPU cooler. Just make sure the cooler is compatible and properly installed.

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bakedpotatoboy
Member
222
11-23-2018, 11:36 PM
#5
You might need to boost the voltage for a steady overclock, and your VRMs could struggle with extra heat without proper cooling. It seems a 5 GHz all-core upgrade is more sensible than a 5.3 GHz on one core.
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bakedpotatoboy
11-23-2018, 11:36 PM #5

You might need to boost the voltage for a steady overclock, and your VRMs could struggle with extra heat without proper cooling. It seems a 5 GHz all-core upgrade is more sensible than a 5.3 GHz on one core.

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Wuschel01
Member
64
11-24-2018, 10:36 AM
#6
Not worthwhile. Overheating and power issues.
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Wuschel01
11-24-2018, 10:36 AM #6

Not worthwhile. Overheating and power issues.

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OreoHer0
Member
226
12-05-2018, 01:28 PM
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There seems to be a theoretical upper limit for silicon in insulators around 5 GHz, especially at typical operating temperatures. I’m not sure what the exact value is or how it’s reached, but it might be around 5.3 GHz or higher. Some users have reported achieving 5.1 GHz with regular cooling, while others need more advanced techniques like exotic cooling methods.
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OreoHer0
12-05-2018, 01:28 PM #7

There seems to be a theoretical upper limit for silicon in insulators around 5 GHz, especially at typical operating temperatures. I’m not sure what the exact value is or how it’s reached, but it might be around 5.3 GHz or higher. Some users have reported achieving 5.1 GHz with regular cooling, while others need more advanced techniques like exotic cooling methods.

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Guson
Junior Member
46
12-05-2018, 04:32 PM
#8
XMP confirmed, clock speed verified.
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Guson
12-05-2018, 04:32 PM #8

XMP confirmed, clock speed verified.