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Question

cpu ram capability

Feb 22, 2015 8:25AM PST

I currently have the AMD fx-8320 which has a max ram capability of 1866..

My question is; is there anyway to increase that capability? maybe with overclocking of some sort?

Thanks for the reply!

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Usually a bad idea. Why?
Feb 22, 2015 8:42AM PST

Because of how this holds the data that is written to your HDD, any error created by overclocking can wipe out a HDD. Since many folk don't backup, they learn why so much talk about backup is out there.
Bob

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Not recommended but it depends entirely on the system
Feb 22, 2015 8:47AM PST

the RAM is installed in. Did you check the system DOCs ?

VAPCMD

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not yet?
Feb 22, 2015 6:14PM PST

Not sure what I what you mean by checking system docs...check for what?

My board is good for 2133 and I have 2133 ram I just know that my processor is down clocking that to 1866 so I wanted to bring it up if possible

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That's what I was asking ...if the MB supports it, then
Feb 23, 2015 10:30AM PST

overclocking the RAM is possible. That said, my advice remains the same....assuming the RAM worked at a speed higher than rated...there would no visible difference in performance. With no visible difference in performance, less component stability and shorter component life .... sounds like a loser to me.

VAPCMD

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My run in with this was corrupted drive data.
Feb 24, 2015 6:40AM PST

It was one of the side effects. Sort of the whiz bang moment.

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Ram Capacity
Feb 22, 2015 10:10AM PST

You can find memory possibilities at Crucial.com.
They sell memory.
Let them scan your computer and make memory recommendations.

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Yup
Feb 23, 2015 7:13AM PST

It's called ocing.
Your mobo may come with a util to do such a thing.....toolbox?
My opinion is....don't.

Not much up-side but a whole bunch of down-side.