Overclocking
Disclaimer: Overclocking is never guaranteed, so that the results may vary depending on certain conditions and hardware configurations. I am not recommending overclocking if you do not know what you are doing. High voltages may damage hardware, and the warranty will not cover it.
At the beginning of the review, I mentioned that the Predator Hermes uses Hynix A-die IC. There is nothing better for overclocking right now. We can count on at least 8000MT/s, even if we won’t have much luck with the best IC.
As long as we could reach 8400MT/s, we had to relax sub-timings to make it work, affecting latency and maximum bandwidth. If you have overclocking problems, I recommend keeping 7600-8000MT/s, as this range gives the best results combined with tight sub-timings and is much easier to stabilize on most motherboards.
On the test platform, there was no problem with overheating. The memory kit kept up to 65°C during extended tests. Even after overvolting, there was no need for additional cooling, and we could run tests at 8000MT/s+ without issues.
The used IC gives us a wide range of frequencies and timings, so depending on the motherboard, we can run at very high frequencies, up to 8400MT/s, or stay at lower values but as low CL as 32 or 30. We have to remember that most motherboards don’t support more than 7200-7600MT/s. If we wish to set anything above that, we need a higher series motherboard or, the best, the one that already has high-frequency memory on its compatibility list. Currently, available motherboards have quite accurate QVL.
Whether you decide on overclocking or not, the Predator Hermes delivers high performance and certainly gives a lot of fun to those who optimize every part of their computer.
