So I've read in several posts that the hassle of overclocking RAM might just be worth it. I've also been led to believe that there's relatively little returns in Overclocking the 3600. To begin with, here's what I've got:
Ryzen 5 3600 @ stock
ASUS Prime B350-Plus
2x 8 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX (Hynix) CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 @ 2933 MHz
Fractal Design Edison 650 W
CPU-Z
I'm thinking with this board the best I could hope for is a 3200 MHz RAM speed and even that's depending on my luck with the sticks. What I'm hoping for is maybe a bit of a boost for FPS and a snappier desktop performance. I also read the CPU may be easier to OC with a lower voltage if the RAM timings are optimal, no idea if this is true.
The question is, is it worth it for the potential 200 MHz boost? I tried to trim the timings on the same memory back when I had a 1600X. Did the Thaiphoon & Ryzen DRAM Calculator thing by instructions, painstakingly inputting every figure in the BIOS only to not post and having to reset the CMOS. So I left it then because I had no idea why it didn't work nor how to continue. I'd also be much more inclined to overclock if it didn't involve repetitive CMOS resetting and removing the battery. Thankfully not every fail requires that.
Thx for the input!
Ryzen 5 3600 @ stock
ASUS Prime B350-Plus
2x 8 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX (Hynix) CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 @ 2933 MHz
Fractal Design Edison 650 W
CPU-Z
I'm thinking with this board the best I could hope for is a 3200 MHz RAM speed and even that's depending on my luck with the sticks. What I'm hoping for is maybe a bit of a boost for FPS and a snappier desktop performance. I also read the CPU may be easier to OC with a lower voltage if the RAM timings are optimal, no idea if this is true.
The question is, is it worth it for the potential 200 MHz boost? I tried to trim the timings on the same memory back when I had a 1600X. Did the Thaiphoon & Ryzen DRAM Calculator thing by instructions, painstakingly inputting every figure in the BIOS only to not post and having to reset the CMOS. So I left it then because I had no idea why it didn't work nor how to continue. I'd also be much more inclined to overclock if it didn't involve repetitive CMOS resetting and removing the battery. Thankfully not every fail requires that.
Thx for the input!
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