How do you overclock ram?

[Ric0h]

Just adding voltage?

Also, how do you overclock video cards?

I need a simple quick explanation, the rest I can find it out, with that info.

 

[ricanflow]

When you oc the cpu, the ram clocks with it unless its unlinked.

I wont get into the tecnical details however, since i oc'd my cpu by multiplier.


Gpu's are extremely easy to oc, using either ATI Tool or Rivatuner (riva lets you control fan speed, so its the preferred choice).

 

[patonb]

My MB you OC Ram just like the cpu.
Set ram unlinked, and bump the speed, mhz, and give the ram V a bump if need be... adjust timing a bit...

 

[DawnOfDoom]

Adjusting Ram voltages can damage the ram if you go above the recomended voltage. check with your manufacturer if you do so.

 

[veg1992]

Ya.. don't overvolt it, otherwise it fries..

but keeping RAM linked, will keep it at a 1:1 ratio and automatically overclock the RAM with the CPU.. otherwise you can keep it Unlinked because you got those crappy 4gb G-Skills with 5-5-5-15 Cas 5 DDR2 800.. (it might do ok?)

but for video cards, overclock using ATiTool or Rivatuner (programs you DL)

 

[Luke]

overclocking a gpu is as easy as moving sliders, to adjust the different clocks.

 

[carnageX]

Ya.. don't overvolt it, otherwise it fries..

but keeping RAM linked, will keep it at a 1:1 ratio and automatically overclock the RAM with the CPU.. otherwise you can keep it Unlinked because you got those crappy 4gb G-Skills with 5-5-5-15 Cas 5 DDR2 800.. (it might do ok?)

but for video cards, overclock using ATiTool or Rivatuner (programs you DL)

I have 2x1GB of the G.Skills, and have 'em at a 1:1 ratio w/ my CPU...they perform decently, and are clocked at 441MHz right now.

 

[Luke]

why the heck would you put the mhz so low?....

 

[carnageX]

That's over stock clock..lol. Remember, its DDR2, so its doubled . So essentially I'm running at 882MHz. Open up CPU-Z,and look at the Memory tab; it'll show your DRAM Frequency as halved (i.e. 400 for 800).

 

[Luke]

^ohhh, forgot about that haha.