Does downclocking memory somewhat help stable CPU OC?

[ybriK]

If I downclock my RAM to 1333MHz does it give some more "breathing room" for more stable CPU overclocks?

 

2700K

Z77

1600MHz RAM @ 1.5v

[DXMember]

sometimes it does,

that entirely depends on the integrated memory controller IMC

 

but at these low clocks most likely you won't see any difference

 

what is your CPU clock?

[ybriK]

sometimes it does,

that entirely depends on the integrated memory controller IMC

 

but at these low clocks most likely you won't see any difference

 

what is your CPU clock?

I can run stable 4.5GHz @ 1.3v (entered manually, not offset) and LLC set to Extreme to prevent vdroops. Voltage stays at 1.3 under load thanks to LLC Extreme Profile.

 

I want to hit 4.8GHz but I have to have 1.4v (entered manually, not offset) and LLC set to Extreme to prevent vdroops. My cooler aswell unfortunately isn't enough to keep it below 75C unless I somehow become stable 4.8GHz @ 1.350v.

Cooler: Enermax 120X Liqtech

[DXMember]

I can run stable 4.5GHz @ 1.3v (entered manually, not offset) and LLC set to Extreme to prevent vdroops. Voltage stays at 1.3 under load thanks to LLC Extreme Profile.

 

I want to hit 4.8GHz but I have to have 1.4v (entered manually, not offset) and LLC set to Extreme to prevent vdroops. My cooler aswell unfortunately isn't enough to keep it below 75C unless I somehow become stable 4.8GHz @ 1.350v.

Cooler: Enermax 120X Liqtech

you can try downclocking RAM just to make sure, but don't believe it will help

 

4,5 @ 1,3 is great on Sandy Bridge chip

[C0LL0SS0S]

I really don't think it will help but might as well give it a try 4,5 @ 1,3 is pretty good tbh on sandy bridge

[Fetzie]

It will help a bit, as 1600MHz is technically overclocked on Sandy Bridge (and thus has no stability guarantee). However, just by how much it will help, I couldn't say.

[Nena Trinity]

Well down clocking your RAM will decrease performance more than what you get from the OC maybe... (depends on app or game)