So on the dusk of our overclocking competition I thought of giving the old Lovo kit a run for the hill. Before i get started i want you to read the review http://www.techenclave.com/reviews-previews/kingston-hyper-x-lovo-review-137639/
The overclocking session was due since I didn't had cooling solution earlier for the APU to push it further. Anyway I ripped the system apart and installed the mighty HOC40. Just to point out - my Antec DF-85 despite begin a Full ATX case and humongous body doesn't have provisions to install WC kit.
Anyway setup issues aside, lets jump in to do some overclocking To get started here's a brush up from the review. These Lovo kits are not meant for overclocking , these are high quality binned chips for extra efficiency comes rated with 1.35 and XMP profile set to 1600. Makes a good companion with HTPC/Home servers and low power PC.Setup that I used for overclocking the kit -
Specification Memory -
Hot on the heels of our overclocking contest - I tried to up the ante with not so overclocking friendly kit - but to my surprise these modules scales pretty well and overclock very nicely.
1. Default boot up --
Since XMP profile is geared more towards Intel based system ASrock failed to load the XMP profiles thus the ram booted up @ 1333Mhz with default timings of 9-9-9
To fix things up you can choose the 1600 Mhz from the overclocking section and it'll work just fine.Do note that you do not have to play with Memory Volts and Timing to get 1600 @ CL9. The ram works fine with 1.35V @ 1600
2. HTT Bump to 107 - ~1700+ OC
Next up I tried increasing the HTT speed to 107 just to provide an incremental boost to the memory but the system wasn't able to do Super PI1m
3. 1854 Mhz OC -
After playing around with less success I finally tried to work on the timings. Loosing the timing a bit to 10-10-9 I was able to hit 1800+ without increasing the voltage.Very nice, just by mere timing loose I was able to get stable overclock of 200+ without the expense of power draw.
Validation - CPU-Z Validator 3.1
4. 2000+ OC
Further reducing the timing will allow me to hit 2000+ Mhz speed. 2000 @ Cl11, which is pretty respectable not all ram kits will be able to achieve the same results despite higher volts.Do note that I have to increase the Memory vols by 0.05v i.e. 1.4v across 2 DIMMS
5. 2100 + OC
Without playing further I was able to hit 2100 on this eco friendly kit. However the system wasn't stable enough for me to run SuperPI. I'll call this a successful stint if I wanted I could have gone a bit higher but doesnt want to kill the modules.
Validation - CPU-Z Validator 3.1
2100 on 1.5V @ CL11 is much better than other highly rated memories that has very little to offer on overclocking perspective.
Conclusion -
Lovo provide handful of overclocking headroom for us to play with. If wanted I could have gone for 2200 or even higher but I'll call it even after 500+Mhz clock I think thats enough for this low power kit to achieve.These lovo kits have surpassed our expectations and managed well to hit higher clocks. So if you want a low power kit for HTPC yet want to take a dive into overcloking these Genesis LoVo kit will fit the bill.
Please do share your thoughts and feedback with us.
Regards
Dark Star
The overclocking session was due since I didn't had cooling solution earlier for the APU to push it further. Anyway I ripped the system apart and installed the mighty HOC40. Just to point out - my Antec DF-85 despite begin a Full ATX case and humongous body doesn't have provisions to install WC kit.
Anyway setup issues aside, lets jump in to do some overclocking To get started here's a brush up from the review. These Lovo kits are not meant for overclocking , these are high quality binned chips for extra efficiency comes rated with 1.35 and XMP profile set to 1600. Makes a good companion with HTPC/Home servers and low power PC.Setup that I used for overclocking the kit -
- AMD LLano A8 3850 @ 2.9ghz
- SVG Tech HOC40 Dual radiator WC kit
- ASRock A75 Extreme 6
Specification Memory -
- Capacity — 4GB & 8GB
- Frequency speed up to 1600MHz
- 1.35V (Low) operating voltage ideal for HTPC, eco-geek and other power-conscious customers
- Intel XMP low voltage settings easily enabled in just a few clicks
- DDR3 only
- Reduced heat generates lower ambient noise for quiet computing or home theater
Hot on the heels of our overclocking contest - I tried to up the ante with not so overclocking friendly kit - but to my surprise these modules scales pretty well and overclock very nicely.
1. Default boot up --
Since XMP profile is geared more towards Intel based system ASrock failed to load the XMP profiles thus the ram booted up @ 1333Mhz with default timings of 9-9-9
To fix things up you can choose the 1600 Mhz from the overclocking section and it'll work just fine.Do note that you do not have to play with Memory Volts and Timing to get 1600 @ CL9. The ram works fine with 1.35V @ 1600
2. HTT Bump to 107 - ~1700+ OC
Next up I tried increasing the HTT speed to 107 just to provide an incremental boost to the memory but the system wasn't able to do Super PI1m
3. 1854 Mhz OC -
After playing around with less success I finally tried to work on the timings. Loosing the timing a bit to 10-10-9 I was able to hit 1800+ without increasing the voltage.Very nice, just by mere timing loose I was able to get stable overclock of 200+ without the expense of power draw.
Validation - CPU-Z Validator 3.1
4. 2000+ OC
Further reducing the timing will allow me to hit 2000+ Mhz speed. 2000 @ Cl11, which is pretty respectable not all ram kits will be able to achieve the same results despite higher volts.Do note that I have to increase the Memory vols by 0.05v i.e. 1.4v across 2 DIMMS
5. 2100 + OC
Without playing further I was able to hit 2100 on this eco friendly kit. However the system wasn't stable enough for me to run SuperPI. I'll call this a successful stint if I wanted I could have gone a bit higher but doesnt want to kill the modules.
Validation - CPU-Z Validator 3.1
2100 on 1.5V @ CL11 is much better than other highly rated memories that has very little to offer on overclocking perspective.
Conclusion -
Lovo provide handful of overclocking headroom for us to play with. If wanted I could have gone for 2200 or even higher but I'll call it even after 500+Mhz clock I think thats enough for this low power kit to achieve.These lovo kits have surpassed our expectations and managed well to hit higher clocks. So if you want a low power kit for HTPC yet want to take a dive into overcloking these Genesis LoVo kit will fit the bill.
Please do share your thoughts and feedback with us.
Regards
Dark Star