Is it much too risky to overclock generic RAM (Apacer)?

[Orbit Storm]

About five months ago, I bought this new system on Amazon from iBuyPower. Even though some of the parts are quite likely on the cheap end, I’m okay with the $1400 tag because it runs beautifully.

However, I’m contemplating squeezing some extra power out of the system so I thought I’d start small and overclock my RAM. Problem is, it’s made by Apacer and there’s zero record on Google with the S/N I’m seeing on the sticks.

I know the system was shipped with the two DDR4 8GB sticks that appear to auto-clock at 2400 MHz and my motherboard, an MSI Z370A Pro, can support up to 4000 MHz but I’m uncertain if I can go any higher.

So, my question is, would I be better off just waiting until I can invest in better RAM or am I just being paranoid?

Thanks!

 

[jojesa]

You're not paranoid and I wouldn't try to OC that RAM unless I didn't care if it burned and I was planning to buy RAM.
You are taking a chance, any time you OC and a bigger chance when you try to OC RAM (or any hardware), when you do not have any of its specs.

 

[boju]

Download Cpuz and look under the Spd tab.

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

In the Spd tab, there's a memory slot selection list. Select a slot that has memory installed. You'll get info on Jedec profiles. With any luck your memory has jedec profile embedded in the ram Cpuz can read. If there is a profile look at the last Jedec column to the right and post the frequency speed here or take a screenshot.

Spd frequency reads as single data rate so if 2400 was maximum speed, it'll read frequency as 1200.

If there is a profile higher than 1200 then enabling xmp in the bios should increase ram speed to whatever it says. 2400 double data rate (1200*2) is standard Jedec speed.

It's very difficult to overclock ram passed it's rated speed. If your memory is only 2400 and want ie 3200 then need to get 3200 ram.