Hallo,
I just finished a new build. I ran a few OCCT tests. CPU maxed out was hitting 83deg.
I reseated the cooler (Noctua U12s) and reapplied thermal paste. But exact same results again. I saw in a couple of threads on other sites that one of the solutions was to reduce the voltage of the RAM, which is rated at 1.6v. So I disabled XMP1 profile in BIOS. This solved the CPU temp problem–now it's hitting around 60-70 when maxed out in OCCT, and the RAM i running at 1.5v.
However, back in BIOS, the G.Skill Trident X 1866MHz RAM is only running at 1333MHz. According to the G.Skill website, this RAM should be compatible with my system, but I can't run it at its rated freq., so it seems like a bit of a waste of cash for me: basically I paid extra for underperforming RAM
So, I'm looking for advice how to get this RAM to run at 1866MHz without causing the CPU to heat up so much. Can I even run it at 1600MHz at 1.5v for example. Or can I tweak it for very tight timings at 1333Mhz running at 1.5v? Or would any of these things work?
(Unfortunately I'm passed my 30 day return period so I'm stuck with it, or I have to try to sell it myself)
Full system:
Core i7 4790k
16GB-Kit G.Skill TridentX PC3-14900U CL8-9-9-24
Gigabyte Z97MX Gaming 5
Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming 1
Noctua U12S
Samsung Evo 840 250GB
Seasonic G-750W
Xigmatek Aquila
I just finished a new build. I ran a few OCCT tests. CPU maxed out was hitting 83deg.
I reseated the cooler (Noctua U12s) and reapplied thermal paste. But exact same results again. I saw in a couple of threads on other sites that one of the solutions was to reduce the voltage of the RAM, which is rated at 1.6v. So I disabled XMP1 profile in BIOS. This solved the CPU temp problem–now it's hitting around 60-70 when maxed out in OCCT, and the RAM i running at 1.5v.
However, back in BIOS, the G.Skill Trident X 1866MHz RAM is only running at 1333MHz. According to the G.Skill website, this RAM should be compatible with my system, but I can't run it at its rated freq., so it seems like a bit of a waste of cash for me: basically I paid extra for underperforming RAM
So, I'm looking for advice how to get this RAM to run at 1866MHz without causing the CPU to heat up so much. Can I even run it at 1600MHz at 1.5v for example. Or can I tweak it for very tight timings at 1333Mhz running at 1.5v? Or would any of these things work?
(Unfortunately I'm passed my 30 day return period so I'm stuck with it, or I have to try to sell it myself)
Full system:
Core i7 4790k
16GB-Kit G.Skill TridentX PC3-14900U CL8-9-9-24
Gigabyte Z97MX Gaming 5
Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming 1
Noctua U12S
Samsung Evo 840 250GB
Seasonic G-750W
Xigmatek Aquila
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