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Okay to reset RAM to XMP after Overclocking?

Zxurian
Level 8
I have an i7-6700K with a Maximus VIII Hero.
I used the 5-way Optimization, and came up with the following:
http://i.imgur.com/jM8jAq0.png
http://i.imgur.com/aeFFuAv.png

The memory I have is G.SKILL TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 F4-3200C16D-16GTZB

One thing I noticed is that after using the 5-way tuner, it removed the XMP profile from my Memory. Now I know this is part of the process, as the 5-way will using varying increments to try and test each to make sure they're stable, but after the optimization, the ram is set at a lower speed than the XMP profile was set to.

My question (and after searching haven't found a clear answer to), is if it's okay to re-enable the memory XMP profile after the CPU is overclocked? or should I be trying to manually set the memory timings to what they're specificed at?
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NemesisChild
Level 12
Probably best to manually set the memory frequency, DRAM voltage, and base timings.
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Chino
Level 15
Zxurian wrote:
I have an i7-6700K with a Maximus VIII Hero.
I used the 5-way Optimization, and came up with the following:
http://i.imgur.com/jM8jAq0.png
http://i.imgur.com/aeFFuAv.png

The memory I have is G.SKILL TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 F4-3200C16D-16GTZB

One thing I noticed is that after using the 5-way tuner, it removed the XMP profile from my Memory. Now I know this is part of the process, as the 5-way will using varying increments to try and test each to make sure they're stable, but after the optimization, the ram is set at a lower speed than the XMP profile was set to.

My question (and after searching haven't found a clear answer to), is if it's okay to re-enable the memory XMP profile after the CPU is overclocked? or should I be trying to manually set the memory timings to what they're specificed at?


Assuming your memory overclock were stable in the first place, it should work. If not, minor tweaking will be required.

Chino wrote:
Assuming your memory overclock were stable in the first place, it should work. If not, minor tweaking will be required.


Try to use manual mode for best result 5 way optmiazation push more voltage to your system