Question I want to overclock my RAM from 2666mhz to 3200mhz ?

[Zachary A.]

I have an SK Hynix DDR4 RAM module running at default 2666mhz that I want to overclock to 3200mhz.
I have an Asus A520M-K motherboard running a Ryzen 5600G and integrated graphics and there was no DOCP option, but when I selected the 3200mhz option I was able to boot into Windows and played some games but I am still concerned about the longevity of the RAM at 3200mhz. Is it safe?

 

[Lutfij]

I was able to boot into windows and played some games
What games are we talking about here? What resolution are you gaming at?

Is it safe?
So long as you're on the latest BIOS version for your motherboard, have optimal airflow in your case and you've left all timings to AUTO in BIOS, then you shouldn't face any instability issues.

IMHO, you should've looked into a DDR4-3600MHz dual channel ram kit for your platform so all you needed to do was enable X.M.P/D.O.C.P. Since you're on an APU, latency doesn't matter for your ram kit, only the frequency though your ram will degrade over long exposures to gaming off the APU. If you're looking to game for long hours at 1080p, then get a discrete GPU and a tight latencied DDR4-3600MHz dual channel ram kit to get the most out of your platform.

My 2 cents.

 

[Zachary A.]

I was able to boot into windows and played some games
What games are we talking about here? What resolution are you gaming at?

Is it safe?
So long as you're on the latest BIOS version for your motherboard, have optimal airflow in your case and you've left all timings to AUTO in BIOS, then you shouldn't face any instability issues.

IMHO, you should've looked into a DDR4-3600MHz dual channel ram kit for your platform so all you needed to do was enable X.M.P/D.O.C.P. Since you're on an APU, latency doesn't matter for your ram kit, only the frequency though your ram will degrade over long exposures to gaming off the APU. If you're looking to game for long hours at 1080p, then get a discrete GPU and a tight latencied DDR4-3600MHz dual channel ram kit to get the most out of your platform.

My 2 cents.

Valorant at 1680 x 1050 (native for my monitor).

I only changed the "Memory Frequency" option on the bios to DDR4-3200. I wanted to use the most with what I have since I got my PC prebuilt for a relatively low price, so that means looking into overclocking the base 2666mhz ram into 3200mhz

 

[SkyNetRising]

I only changed the "Memory Frequency" option on the bios to DDR4-3200.

Please show screenshots from CPU-Z - memory and spd sections.
(upload to imgur.com and post link)

https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

 

[Zachary A.]

https://imgur.com/a/PxO9y9t

View: https://imgur.com/a/PxO9y9t

Please show screenshots from CPU-Z - memory and spd sections.
(upload to imgur.com and post link)

https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

 

[SkyNetRising]

That is 2666mhz ram. It doesn't have spd entries for 3200mhz mode.
Automatic overclocking with A-XMP/DOCP is not possible.

And your ram is running in 2666mhz mode currently.
Memory tab/DDR frequency - shows current operating frequency. You multiply number by 2.

 

[Zachary A.]

That is 2666mhz ram. It doesn't have spd entries for 3200mhz mode.
Automatic overclocking with A-XMP/DOCP is not possible.

And your ram is running in 2666mhz mode currently.
Memory tab/DDR frequency - shows current operating frequency. You multiply number by 2.

yes that is before I touched anything in the bios

here is when I changed it to 3200mhz in the bios (idk if its safe both long term and short term) but I tried it out on valorant for a couple of minutes and notice the fps improvements:

https://imgur.com/a/mF0ROFe

View: https://imgur.com/a/mF0ROFe

 

[CountMike]

yes that is before I touched anything in the bios

here is when I changed it to 3200mhz in the bios (idk if its safe both long term and short term) but I tried it out on valorant for a couple of minutes and notice the fps improvements:

https://imgur.com/a/mF0ROFe

View: https://imgur.com/a/mF0ROFe

Should be just fine if it runs at it's XMP specs. To Make sure show SPD tab, that's where specs for that RAM are shown.

 

[Zachary A.]

Should be just fine if it runs at it's XMP specs. To Make sure show SPD tab, that's where specs for that RAM are shown.

I showed the SPD tab on my previous reply, it said that the max bandwidth is only 2666mhz. But I overclocked it to 3200mhz

 

[CountMike]

I showed the SPD tab on my previous reply, it said that the max bandwidth is only 2666mhz. But I overclocked it to 3200mhz

Both are Memory tabs, SPD tab looks like this

https://imgur.com/a/BZX8r4J

View: https://imgur.com/a/BZX8r4J

 

[Zachary A.]

Both are Memory tabs, SPD tab looks like this

https://imgur.com/a/BZX8r4J

View: https://imgur.com/a/BZX8r4J

SPD for Slot 1:

https://imgur.com/gbD58sH

View: https://imgur.com/gbD58sH

SPD for Slot 2:

https://imgur.com/S0Z3rRb

View: https://imgur.com/S0Z3rRb

 

[CountMike]

https://imgur.com/gbD58sH

View: https://imgur.com/gbD58sH
slot 1

https://imgur.com/S0Z3rRb

View: https://imgur.com/S0Z3rRb
That RAM doesn't even have any XMP settings, if it's stable at 3200MHz it's small miracle and as long it's voltage is bellow 1.35v it should be fine.

 

[SkyNetRising]

here is when I changed it to 3200mhz in the bios
(idk if its safe both long term and short term) but I tried it out on valorant for a couple of minutes and notice the fps improvements:

Run memtest86 to test ram stability.
Also - I'd suggest increasing DRAM voltage to 1.35V.