How do i maximize full RAM potential?

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So i have a TRIPLE CHANNEL set up for my RAM with 6 slots total. All are used and i currently have 12GB of RAM, 3x2 and 3x2 again. My RAM was at 550MHz but i bumped it on BIOS to get to 795MHz where it is currently.
Patriot PVT33G1600ELK Extreme Performance Viper Series PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 3GB 3 x 1GB Intel XMP Ready CL 9 Non ECC Triple Channel Kit (Blue) Is my RAM and here is the link for more details. https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-PVT33G1600ELK-Extreme-Performance-PC3-12800/dp/B001JQLHOM/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1507966743&sr=1-4&keywords=ddr3+triple+channel+patriot+viper
I Guess what I'm asking is, should i bump up the voltage too? If so what to? Its at 1.65v which I assume most triple channel will be, I could be wrong. Can I also change the timings? I just don't want to be using more power than i need nor damage my equipment. THANKS!
 
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Increases in voltage are done to increase the stability of the RAM memory process when overclocks are applied. DDR3 RAM's standard speed is 1333 MHz which is the Double Data Rate speed so to get the base speed you are reporting you would halve this number or 667 MHz. The standard voltage for DDR3 is 1.5V so you have an overclock and an overvoltage already applied. You can try to up these values but be aware that extreme overvoltages can and will damage the ram, either immediately or over time. Some people feel that long term use of 1.70V is the max and that is probably where I would max out as well.
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Increases in voltage are done to increase the stability of the RAM memory process when overclocks are applied. DDR3 RAM's standard speed is 1333 MHz which is the Double Data Rate speed so to get the base speed you are reporting you would halve this number or 667 MHz. The standard voltage for DDR3 is 1.5V so you have an overclock and an overvoltage already applied. You can try to up these values but be aware that extreme overvoltages can and will damage the ram, either immediately or over time. Some people feel that long term use of 1.70V is the max and that is probably where I would max out as well.
 
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I hear ya, I went into BIOS and did a google search of alot of BIOS's features and such. Im just new but thanks for the info, not bumping my RAM, too worried about damaging it.
 
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