Omen 30L RAM Upgrade – Want to Run CL16

[AGP27]

Ive gotten alot of mixed information on this. I have an HP Omen 30L with 2×16GB HyperX RGB DDR4-3200 sticks (running at CL21/22). I'm looking to upgrade to 4×16GB and want to run at CL16 if possible. Just wondering what to get and if its possible to just swap out ram that has different CL? Any compatibility issues I should know about?

Desktop Info

OMEN 30L Desktop GT13-1380z CTO PC
Product number: 38T60AV
•CKIT HP CTO OMEN 21C1 US
•21C1 Cycle AV
•AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 Graphics (4 GB GDDR5 dedicated)
•WD Black 2 TB PCIe® NVMe™ TLC M.2 SSD
•BU RCTO OMN HANA 30L PREM B550 US
•2 TB 7200 rpm SATA HDD
•HyperX® 32 GB DDR4-3200 RGB SDRAM (2 x 16 GB)
•Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 (2x2) and Bluetooth® 5 combo (Supporting Gigabit file transfer speeds)
•Windows 11 Home 64 ADV
•OSLOC US
•AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900X W/RGB Liquid Cooling (3.7 GHz up to 4.8 GHz, 64 MB L3 cache, 12 cores)
•MISC HEVC MEDIA EXTENSION HP
•WARR 1/1/0 US

[AGP27]

Was looking at getting 4 of these - https://a.co/d/38Fu6D6

[AGP27]

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[zoey7886]

@AGP27, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding RAM Upgrade for OMEN 30L Desktop GT13-1380z! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

Upgrading the RAM in your HP OMEN 30L Desktop GT13-1380z to achieve a lower CAS latency (CL) can enhance performance. Your current setup includes 2×16GB HyperX RGB DDR4-3200 running at CL21/22. You wish to upgrade to 4×16GB with CL16.

Considerations for Upgrading RAM to CL16

Compatibility:

• Ensure the new RAM modules are compatible with your motherboard and support dual channel architecture.
• Your OMEN 30L Desktop GT13-1380z likely supports DDR4 RAM modules. Verify that the new modules you intend to purchase match the form factor and pin configuration (288-pin DDR4).

Matching RAM Modules:

• It's generally recommended to use RAM modules that are identical in terms of speed, size, and latency to avoid any compatibility issues.
• Mixing RAM with different CL ratings might result in the system defaulting to the highest latency (e.g., CL21/22).

BIOS Settings:

• You might need to access the BIOS to ensure that the RAM runs at the desired timings.
• Check if the BIOS supports XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) which can automatically set the RAM to run at the best possible timings.

Manufacturer Specifications:

• Refer to the motherboard specifications to ensure it supports the desired RAM configuration:
  • For example, motherboards like OasisOC and Hana used in OMEN 30L support various RAM configurations and speed settings.
  • Ensure your motherboard can handle the new RAM configuration at CL16.

Hope this helps! 

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