Overclocking DDR3 RAM

[epicpotatoslayer]

Okay, so I'm sure there's a million other threads out there about overclocking your memory, but I could use some help here. I'm just starting to dabble in OCing and I need help getting my RAM past 1600 MHz. I have a motherboard that supports all the way up to 2800 MHz, so that won't be an issue. For reference, I'm aiming for something a little more modest i.e. 2400 MHz. I also need some help with suggested timings, voltage etc.

 

I've seen Linus' videos regarding the pros/cons of RAM speed, so I'm not looking for a lecture about how 1600 MHz is more than enough speed; I'm looking for a guide to make my rig work just a little bit harder. Any tech gurus out there that know their way around RAM, I could use really use your help!

[ForsakenLive]

What ram do you have? That the motherboard supports it it doesn't mean you will get nowhere that speed. Ocing 1333mhz to 1866mhz will happen if you are lucky..

[Altecice]

I know you dont want a lecture but RAM OCing is not worth it at all. You will need to add more voltage and loosen CAS times (so negating any Mhz gain to get from increasing clock speed)

[epicpotatoslayer]

I have a pair of 8GB ADATA sticks in dual channel clocked at 1600 MHz, and I'm fairly sure the latency is rated at 11

[Razzaa]

I have a pair of 8GB ADATA sticks in dual channel clocked at 1600 MHz, and I'm fairly sure the latency is rated at 11

OC'd ram has benefits for benchmarks. I have Hyper X 1600 and i am able to lower my timings and run at 2000MHz. It helps me gain extra points when running benchmarks for HWbot. For gaming it usually isnt worth it.

[epicpotatoslayer]

@Razzaa Are timings and voltages standard between all DDR3 modules, or does each stick/brand have proprietary or different settings and such?

[Razzaa]

@Razzaa Are timings and voltages standard between all DDR3 modules, or does each stick/brand have proprietary or different settings and such?

Timings vary from brand to brand usually. Voltage is typically 1.5v out of box. Some ram runs at 1.65v. My ram is 1.5 stock but when i OC, it is usually at 1.65v. The higher you OC the mhz the more you have to increase timings to keep it stable. So it isnt worth it.

[DildorTheDecent]

I have a pair of 8GB ADATA sticks in dual channel clocked at 1600 MHz, and I'm fairly sure the latency is rated at 11

You might be able to hit 2400MHz (from first post) But it is down to luck of the draw really. What is the full specification of your RAM?

[Sevilla]

Okay, so I'm sure there's a million other threads out there about overclocking your memory, but I could use some help here. I'm just starting to dabble in OCing and I need help getting my RAM past 1600 MHz. I have a motherboard that supports all the way up to 2800 MHz, so that won't be an issue. For reference, I'm aiming for something a little more modest i.e. 2400 MHz. I also need some help with suggested timings, voltage etc.

 

I've seen Linus' videos regarding the pros/cons of RAM speed, so I'm not looking for a lecture about how 1600 MHz is more than enough speed; I'm looking for a guide to make my rig work just a little bit harder. Any tech gurus out there that know their way around RAM, I could use really use your help!

 

Latency rating of 11 on 1600Mhz RAM seems pretty crappy. Most good 1600Mhz sticks of RAM are either timed at 9, or even 8. When you bought your RAM did it come with lower timings that you just didn't plug into your BIOS or is that stock speeds? If it's stock speeds, I am wondering if you'll be able to get much of an overclock at all from it.

Could you be more specific as to what RAM you have? Adata @ 1600Mhz with lat 11 is not specific at all. Also, have you tried any XMP profiles? Does it support it? Again, kind of important to know what model RAM you have if you want any actual sound advice.

[epicpotatoslayer]

You might be able to hit 2400MHz (from first post) But it is down to luck of the draw really. What is the full specification of your RAM?

 

Okay so a lot of you have been asking for specifics, and so the url of the ram is below:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211816