A newly installed PC experiences crashes or BSODs while operating at the claimed speed.
A newly installed PC experiences crashes or BSODs while operating at the claimed speed.
Hello,
I recently assembled a new PC and here are the details:
CPU: Ryzen 9 3900X
Motherboard: MSi Tomahawk X570 ATX
GPU: EVGA XC3 RTX 3080
Memory: G. SKILL F43600C18D64GTZN 2x32GB DDR4 3600mhz CL18 kit
When I enable XMP or manually overclock the RAM beyond the default 2666MHz, my system frequently crashes or displays BSODs while playing games or just idling. I've tried using the DRAM calculator settings, but even with safe calculations, it doesn't work. A memory test at any speed above 2666MHz revealed errors.
I didn’t design this machine to run at that frequency, so I’m unsure if there are other solutions. Should I replace the memory kit or follow the recommended settings for my specs?
Thanks!
Verify whether there is a BIOS update available for your board; memory support usually improves with each release.
Discovered this in a Reddit thread and several users confirmed it functions.
Try turning on xmp, then manually adjusting the frequency to 3000, and when it boots go straight to BIOS, gradually increasing it to 3200, then 3400, 3533, 3600.
If BSOD persists, consider returning the memory to the retailer or reaching out to GSkill for a replacement.
https://www.gskill.com/contact
Verify if there is a BIOS update available for your board; memory support usually improves with each release. Noted a suggestion from a Reddit thread that several users confirmed it works. Consider enabling xmp and adjusting the frequency manually to 3000, then increasing it step by step to 3200, 3400, 3533, and finally 3600. If BSOD persists, consider returning the memory or reaching out to GSkill for a replacement.