[SOLVED] Overclock?

[alrawahnehtalal1]

Should and could I overclock some Ballistx DDR4 2x4gb ram from 2666 to 3200? I am pairing the ram with a Ryzen 3 2200g on an Asrock B450M-HDV motherboard

Ram link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N5P5MMD/ref=twister_B07NFNSTWH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[rgd1101]

you can try, but it not sold as 3200 for a reason

 

[alrawahnehtalal1]

you can try, but it not sold as 3200 for a reason

what would that reason be?

 

[rgd1101]

because it didn't pass their standard

 

[alrawahnehtalal1]

because it didn't pass their standard

so that means the ram stick is too bad for overclocking to 3200?

 

[compprob237]

because it didn't pass their standard

That kit's only running at 1.2v. If @alrawahnehtalal1 increased the voltage (Typical "gaming" DDR4 kits run at 1.35v) I can see it reaching 3200. Just make sure the RAM overclock is stable since even one single error is no good. Shoot, I took a Hynix M-Die DDR4-2400 1.2v kit (G.Skill F4-2400C15D-16GVS) to DDR4-2666 13-14-14-28-1T by bumping the kit to 1.35v. I believe there's a RAM overclocking guide somewhere around here...

EDIT:

How To - Troubleshooting problems with PC memory (RAM) and XMP profile configurations

In the beginning, there was......BIOS Before you go ANY further, go to the manufacturer product page for your specific motherboard model AND revision. Revision is an important aspect because for any given motherboard there may be more than one version of that model which will be identified...

forums.tomshardware.com

-> "Testing your memory configuration to verify stability"

 

[alrawahnehtalal1]

That kit's only running at 1.2v. If @alrawahnehtalal1 increased the voltage (Typical "gaming" DDR4 kits run at 1.35v) I can see it reaching 3200. Just make sure the RAM overclock is stable since even one single error is no good. Shoot, I took a Hynix M-Die DDR4-2400 1.2v kit (G.Skill F4-2400C15D-16GVS) to DDR4-2666 13-14-14-28-1T by bumping the kit to 1.35v. I believe there's a RAM overclocking guide somewhere around here...

EDIT:

How To - Troubleshooting problems with PC memory (RAM) and XMP profile configurations

In the beginning, there was......BIOS Before you go ANY further, go to the manufacturer product page for your specific motherboard model AND revision. Revision is an important aspect because for any given motherboard there may be more than one version of that model which will be identified...

forums.tomshardware.com

-> "Testing your memory configuration to verify stability"

I haven't built the system yet, so just wanted to ask, how would I bump up the voltage to 1.35v? I'm guessing it would be on the UEFI but I'm not sure.

 

[compprob237]

I haven't built the system yet, so just wanted to ask, how would I bump up the voltage to 1.35v? I'm guessing it would be on the UEFI but I'm not sure.

Yes, you would adjust the voltage in the UEFI. I still call it BIOS out of habit. Make sure to consult your manual or return here if you have any more questions.
Crucial, the makers of those Ballistix, has a compatibility checker of sorts and it does list that stick as compatible.
https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASRock/b450m-hdv

EDIT: I do want to point out that, as with all overclocking, reaching said DDR4-3200 isn't guaranteed.

 

[alrawahnehtalal1]

Yes, you would adjust the voltage in the UEFI. I still call it BIOS out of habit. Make sure to consult your manual or return here if you have any more questions.
Crucial, the makers of those Ballistix, has a compatibility checker of sorts and it does list that stick as compatible.
https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASRock/b450m-hdv

EDIT: I do want to point out that, as with all overclocking, reaching said DDR4-3200 isn't guaranteed.

Thats great, thanks for your help!