is this RAM overclockable

[gm-madi]

getting a 8gb RAM for my ryzen 1600,

1- DDR4 08GB 3000 MHZ (KIT OF1) ADATA CL16 XPG Z1 RED
2- DDR4 ADATA XPG FLAME 8Go 2400 MHZ AX4U240038G16-SBF

RAM-2 is remarkably cheaper but with lower frequency. can i get the second RAM 2400Mhz and OC it to 2933 ? is it safe in long time? or simply get the Ram-1.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No , it will never OC from 2400 to 2933.

 

[gm-madi]

No , it will never OC from 2400 to 2933.

why? it says it is , throught XMP

https://www.amazon.ca/2400MHz-PC4-19200-U-DIMM-Single-AX4U240038G16-SBF/dp/B01M746YCF

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

ADATA XPG Flame DDR4 8GB 2400MHz ..It's 2400 rated , will never OC to 2933 , you need 3000 and that defaults to 2933 on Ryzen.

 

[gm-madi]

do you mean every RAM is not overclocked to higher speed or just this RAM.
... "Fast speeds up to 3000MHz" read here please
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ADATA-AX4U240038G16-SBF-U-DIMM-CL16-Black-Flame/dp/B01M746YCF

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

That's an error 2400 modules can't be OC to 2933.

Even with XMP , DOCP or manually it's not possible.

 

[geofelt]

XMP sets the voltage and specs to reach the 2400 speed as advertised. If the ram were capable of more, it would be sold as a higher speed item for a higher price.
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Also, I really don't think you want a single stick of ram if you care about speed.

Buy a 2 stick matched kit so you can run in faster dual channel mode.

And... ryzen is picky about ram.
Pick a supported kit from the motherboard QVL list.
Alternatively go to a ram web site like adata and access their ram selection app.
Enter your motherboard and you will get a list of supported kits.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If all 2400 could be OVERCLOCKED TO 2933 or higher , no higher rated modules would sell.

 

[gm-madi]

That's an error 2400 modules can't be OC to 2933.

Even with XMP , DOCP or manually it's not possible.

from their web

 

[gm-madi]

https://imgur.com/W1OLM7i

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

That means they have or had modules \ kits in that series that were rated for different speeds between 2400 - 3000.

That module is 2400.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

XPG Flame series:
http://www.adata.com/us/specification/404
Here are the different ones available ^

Model name speed size Latency Voltage Heat Sink Color
DDR4-2400 PC4-19200 16GB CL16-16-16 1.2V Black
DDR4-2400 PC4-19200 8GB CL16-16-16 1.2V Black
DDR4-2400 PC4-19200 4GB CL16-16-16 1.2V Black
DDR4-2666 PC4-21300 16GB CL16-16-16 1.2V Black
DDR4-2666 PC4-21300 8GB CL16-16-16 1.2V Black
DDR4-2666 PC4-21300 4GB CL16-16-16 1.2V Black
DDR4-2800 PC4-22400 16GB CL16-16-16 1.2V Black
DDR4-2800 PC4-22400 8GB CL17-17-17 1.2V Black
DDR4-2800 PC4-22400 4GB CL17-17-17 1.2V Black
DDR4-3000 PC4-24000 16GB CL16-18-18 1.35V Black
DDR4-3000 PC4-24000 8GB CL16-18-18 1.35V Black
DDR4-3000 PC4-24000 4GB CL16-16-16 1.35V Black

 

[gm-madi]

you are both right, that description is sooo wrong

https://imgur.com/A18yBpk

i should get :
https://fractal-shop.com/boutique/composants-pc/memoire-pc/memoire-ddr4-08gb-3000-mhz-kit-of1-adata-cl16-xpg-z1-red/

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I posted the official page above.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Would be best to get a 2x4 set , but a single will work.

 

[gm-madi]

yes, thank you for your time.

i have to chose 1 of them so it have to be the first RAM above.

thanks guys

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Glad we could help , thanks for posting.

 

[geofelt]

you are both right, that description is sooo wrong

https://imgur.com/A18yBpk

i should get :
https://fractal-shop.com/boutique/composants-pc/memoire-pc/memoire-ddr4-08gb-3000-mhz-kit-of1-adata-cl16-xpg-z1-red/

You have identified a single stick "kit" of 8gb.
You should be buying a 2 stick kit if you want to run in faster dual channel mode.

 

[gm-madi]

ye i know about dual channel boost, but am on budget no choice, maybe i get the second kit soon

 

[geofelt]

ye i know about dual channel boost, but am on budget no choice, maybe i get the second kit soon

When you buy a second 8gb stick it is not 100% guaranteed to work. 85% perhaps.
Ram must be matched. If you ever want 16gb, it is better to buy a 2 x 8gb kit up front.
What is your plan "B" if you later buy a second stick to upgrade and you find it incompatible.

If you think 8gb will serve you for a while, buy a 2 x 4gb kit, it will cost about the same as a single 8gb stick
Your original post indicated an interest in performance.
dual channel is double the performance of a single stick.

Choose wisely.

 

[gm-madi]

1- you are right ,but 2x 4GB 3000Mhz is not available here
2- dual channel is not double performance, its just 5-7% in few situation not all, they are better in Benchmark

i will contact the same store next time i will by the second stick. its not a big deal i will figure it out later