Question Incorrect RAM Speed

[kubrat]

Greetings,

I am using a 2x4gb Corsair Vengeance at 3000MHz. Or so it's supposed to be, but when I checked the task manager it shows speed of 1067 MHz.

The RAM is pretty new - bought about 3 months ago. Generally I don't have knowledgeabout PC parts, thus I am learning ( and noticing ) things over time.

So, I am not sure why does it show 1067MHz, instead of the 3000MHz and what can be done?

Thanks in advance!

https://ibb.co/3yGxKRk

 

[woodson75]

DDR stands for double data rate.

1067 * 2 = 2133 - that's the speed of your RAM.

If your motherboard allows it, look for XMP profile in the BIOS, in order to overclock it to 3000Mhz.

 

[kubrat]

DDR stands for double data rate.

1067 * 2 = 2133 - that's the speed of your RAM.

If your motherboard allows it, look for XMP profile in the BIOS, in order to overclock it to 3000Mhz.

Thanks for the reply! Btw, I did include a link to a screenshot of the task manager, though I guess it won't matter to you now.

Is it good to overclock the RAM if I intend to sell it? - wanted to upgrade with more RAM, so I am either going to keep or sell it.

 

[woodson75]

You're fine to overclock it. Those Oc'd speeds won't "stick" if you sell the RAM. The next user will only be able to OC the memory if their mobo allows, otherwise it'll run at stock speeds.