How should I overclock my RAM?

[all1d0isw1n]

I have a pair of G.Skill Ripjaws Series X DDR3-1600 2x8gb RAM sticks. I wanted to know how I could overclock them to highest attainable speed possible, while still remaining stable and no sign of danger to my system. Here's my build if you need to know. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/all1d0isw1n/saved/98prxr
Thank You!

 

[Nathan Willis]

First your will need a MOB that supports it and plenty of cooling.
Theses tutorials will tell you everything you need to do.

http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/upgrades/how-to-overclock-your-ram-1030286

http://www.overclockers.com/a-newbies-guide-to-overclocking-memory/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/228488/overclock_your_cpu_gpu_and_ram.html

I would not recommend OCing RAM.
You will not see any improvement in real life computing.
There may be a difference with benchmarks, but you will not get a performance increase.
All you will be doing it putting more stress on your components and adding a lot more heat.

 

[geofelt]

Don't bother.
It will make perhaps a 1-2% difference in real app performance or fps.
Use the best XMP profile and be done with it.

 

[all1d0isw1n]

First your will need a MOB that supports it and plenty of cooling.
Theses tutorials will tell you everything you need to do.

http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/upgrades/how-to-overclock-your-ram-1030286

http://www.overclockers.com/a-newbies-guide-to-overclocking-memory/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/228488/overclock_your_cpu_gpu_and_ram.html

I would not recommend OCing RAM.
You will not see any improvement in real life computing.
There may be a difference with benchmarks, but you will not get a performance increase.
All you will be doing it putting more stress on your components and adding a lot more heat.

Could you also see if my build is capable of my CPU and GPU being overclocked as well? My main concern is if the PSU is enough.

 

[Tradesman1]

May see a slight gain, would try 1866, 11-11-11-31, 1.57

 

[Y0GI]

Could you also see if my build is capable of my CPU and GPU being overclocked as well? My main concern is if the PSU is enough.

Maybe. According to this, you'll need a 650 W. PSU, so on paper, your PSU should be sufficient. http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

However the Corsair CS series PSUs are rated as "Tier 3": http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

For Tier 3 PSUs it states that:

Tier three - Meets standard ATX specifications, though closer to the edges than Tier two units. These are still solid units, which still supply stable power to your system, though not ideal for serious overclocking

So, it looks like OC'ing with this PSU may not be a good idea.

Yogi

 

[all1d0isw1n]

Could you also see if my build is capable of my CPU and GPU being overclocked as well? My main concern is if the PSU is enough.

Maybe. According to this, you'll need a 650 W. PSU, so on paper, your PSU should be sufficient. http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

However the Corsair CS series PSUs are rated as "Tier 3": http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

For Tier 3 PSUs it states that:

Tier three - Meets standard ATX specifications, though closer to the edges than Tier two units. These are still solid units, which still supply stable power to your system, though not ideal for serious overclocking

So, it looks like OC'ing with this PSU may not be a good idea.

Yogi

Do you know of a PSU that will be sufficient to OC my system with? Hopefully the price gap between my current one and the new one isn't too large.

 

[Tradesman1]

Look for a good 550 or so w/ at least 31AMPs on the 12 volt rail, something like

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

that will cover your rig and have plenty of headroom for OCing the CPU, GPU and DRAM and some left over

 

[Y0GI]

Go to this thread and pick at last a 650 W. PSU from Tier 1 or Tier 2: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
Many to choose from.

Yogi

 

[all1d0isw1n]

Look for a good 550 or so w/ at least 31AMPs on the 12 volt rail, something like

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

that will cover your rig and have plenty of headroom for OCing the CPU, GPU and DRAM and some left over

I decided to go with the XFX XTR 650W PSU.

 

[Tradesman1]

Extra watts won't hurt anything and if you get a GPU or upgrade the rig to something that needs 650 then you are already there

 

[Nathan Willis]

XFX is a good brand! Get 550+ watts and you will be fine.
That will give you enough room to OC ETC!