Overclocking Corsair Value Select RAM

[SirCharlie249]

Hi folks ! I recently bought Corsairs Value Select RAM, 1 stick of 8GB at 2400mhz to be more specific but im interested in overclocking it, is there any possibility for that ?
Other PC components:
Ryzen 5 2400G processor
ASRock b450 pro4 am4 fatality motherboard

 

[InvalidError]

My own experience with attempting to overclock RAM is that most RAM has very little headroom - the faster chips get binned for faster DIMMs and sold as such, especially when there is high demand for higher-clocked DIMMs and so little pricing difference between 2400 and 2866-3000. You can try out of curiosity but don't expect a miracle.

If you are using the IGP for any sort of gaming, you really should be going dual-channel for the extra bandwidth, the IGP really needs it and since the IGP can cave in excess of 3GB out of usable system RAM while in use, having 16GB quickly turns into a must.

 

[SirCharlie249]

So If I got you right, I should just get another (same preffered) stick of RAM at 2400mhz. That should do the job right ?

My own experience with attempting to overclock RAM is that most RAM has very little headroom - the faster chips get binned for faster DIMMs and sold as such, especially when there is high demand for higher-clocked DIMMs and so little pricing difference between 2400 and 2866-3000. You can try out of curiosity but don't expect a miracle.

If you are using the IGP for any sort of gaming, you really should be going dual-channel for the extra bandwidth, the IGP really needs it and since the IGP can cave in excess of 3GB out of usable system RAM while in use, having 16GB quickly turns into a must.

 

[InvalidError]

So If I got you right, I should just get another (same preffered) stick of RAM at 2400mhz. That should do the job right ?

One possible issue with getting another same-model DIMM is that it may still be sufficiently different from the first one to cause some compatibility issues and require extra fudging around to get to work, hence the usual recommendation of buying kits of whatever amount of RAM you require. You may want to make sure you can return the RAM if it turns out too problematic.

Between OCing the RAM by 5-10% and going dual-channel, dual-channel should give you a fair bit more performance by doubling bandiwdth than the negligible OC, so I'd prioritize dual-channel over any RAM OC.

 

[geofelt]

Better to return your single stick in favor of a supported dual stick kit.
Verify compatibility with your motherboard's QVL list or the Kingston ram selection app.

As to overclocking, if the ram chips were capable of higher speeds, it would be used in a higher speed kit that sells for more.
You can hope, but do not count on it.

 

[SirCharlie249]

Since I cant return the stick anymore would it be fine to just get the same one ? They arent in a kit but they should work just fine right ?

 

[Calvin7]

They arent in a kit but they should work just fine right?

Wrong, such combinations have no guarantee to be compatible together.

I you think you are saving money doing that, go ahead and roll the dice. The old and new memory have never been tested together, so you'll be the first to try.

 

[geofelt]

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this. AMD more than Intel.
This is more difficult when more sticks are involved.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.

If you do buy more disparate sticks, they must be the same speed, voltage and cas numbers.
Even then your chances of working are less than 100%

What is your plan "B" if the new stick/s do not work?

Sometimes increasing the ram voltage in the bios will make things work.

If you want 16gb, my suggestion is to buy a 2 x 8gb kit that matches your current specs.
Then, try adding in your old 8gb,
If it works, good; you now have extra ram.
If not, sell the old ram or keep it as a spare.

 

[SirCharlie249]

I did find Corsair DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3000MHz Vengeance LPX for 190$, i could basically get that for like 2 months for wich I can wait but im not sure adding those first 8gb would work together

 

[geofelt]

I did find Corsair DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3000MHz Vengeance LPX for 190$, i could basically get that for like 2 months for wich I can wait but im not sure adding those first 8gb would work together

It is unclear to me how much you performance will improve with faster ram.
Certainly using the integrated graphics it will help.
From what I have read, the value of dual channel exceeds the value of faster speeds.
If you want to try to add in the old 2400 speed ram, all will run at 2400 speed.
In that case it would be better to buy 2400 speed.

 

[InvalidError]

If you want to try to add in the old 2400 speed ram, all will run at 2400 speed.
In that case it would be better to buy 2400 speed.

From 2133MT/s through 3000MT/s, pricing is relatively flat ($100-110) on no-frills DIMMs. Doesn't make much sense to me to buy anything slower unless the board is picky and the only reasonably priced RAM available that is on the QVL is slower. (And you don't want to do the trial-and-error routine.)

 

[geofelt]

Good point from InvalidError.
You want assured compatibility.
That means either the ram you pick is on the motherboard QVL list or it is explicitly supported by the ram vendor's ram selection app for your motherboard.
Others might work, but you are on your own for support.