[SOLVED] Ram Overclock failed

[NoCanDosVilleBabyDoll]

I tried to overclock my ram slightly, from 3200mhz (the advertised speed, to 3400) so it wasnt a huge OC attempt. anyways, it failed, got a blue screen and then my pc shut off, as i turn it back on, it comes on but it didn't post. so i read online, they tell me to reset the cmos something, i do that, it works. my pc posts, but now im left with another issue. every game i play has these sharp fps lag spikes, like every 15 seconds or 30 seconds or so itll lag abruptly for a good 2 seconds. i ran the windows diagnostic tool. nothing, i didnt run a memtest. should i?or would reinstalling windows fix this? im honestly so upset about this. i spent so much money on this new pc and there i go and ruin it all.please help guys.

 

[bmockeg]

If you reset cmos it resets bios to stock settings. Go back in and set XMP profile.

 

[NoCanDosVilleBabyDoll]

If you reset cmos it resets bios to stock settings. Go back in and set XMP profile.

Yeah i did that, now i just shut my pc off and took my ram out and back in. it seems ok so far im not sure if it fixed it, i read somewhere that that might fix it. you have any more ideas? thanks in advance!

 

[bmockeg]

Yeah i did that, now i just shut my pc off and took my ram out and back in. it seems ok so far im not sure if it fixed it, i read somewhere that that might fix it. you have any more ideas? thanks in advance!

As long as the RAM is working properly and set to the correct speed it shouldn’t give you an issue. If you bought cheap RAM don’t try to overclock it, there’s a reason it was cheap.

 

[NoCanDosVilleBabyDoll]

As long as the RAM is working properly and set to the correct speed it shouldn’t give you an issue. If you bought cheap RAM don’t try to overclock it, there’s a reason it was cheap.

i have G.skill ripjaws 2x8gbs 3200mhz 16 CL ram. it seems to be ok for now, im still unsure if the issue is persisting.

 

[bmockeg]

i have G.skill ripjaws 2x8gbs 3200mhz 16 CL ram. it seems to be ok for now, im still unsure if the issue is persisting.

Gskill is a good brand but Ripjaws are the cheap modules and aren’t B die. That RAM will work great at ADVERTISED speeds.