Adjusting the RAM speed is leading to visual problems when the system starts up.
Adjusting the RAM speed is leading to visual problems when the system starts up.
I improved my RAM from 16gb 2400mhz ripjaws v to 32gb 3200mhz ripjaws v and I’m experiencing some problems with my computer.
My machine is brand new! It was built in August 2018 and has only been used lightly since then.
Computer Specifications:
MOBO: Gigabyte z370 HD3 - confirms 3200mhz OC is supported
CPU: intel i7 8700k
RAM: 32gb 3200mhz
PSU: 850W EVGA gold
GPU: previously used EVGA GTX 1080, now seems more reliable with my older GTX 780 TI
The RAM module FA-3200C16D-32GVK lists specs of 16-18-18-38 and requires 1.35V to reach 3200mhz.
The issue began after I activated the XMP Profile 1. Initially, everything worked fine, but the screen would occasionally freeze, turn black, then restart. Sometimes it would display bluish-green artifacts across the display, or it would just freeze and stop responding. Occasionally it would function normally once it came back on.
I suspect the instability occurs when XMP is enabled, so I disabled it and adjusted the CAS timing and DRAM voltage manually. It seems more stable now, though it’s still freezing when the desktop loads.
I also changed the GPU configuration to check if that caused damage when XMP was active, but both cards are showing the same problem.
I attempted to disable XMP completely and reset all BIOS settings, yet the computer still won’t boot.
Am I doing something incorrectly? This is my first attempt at overclocking, and I’ve spent many hours researching how to make my RAM run at 3200mhz before trying to overclock it.
Clear the CMOS, will it start then? Running it quickly on an INTEL chip isn't as crucial as with RYZEN chips. Stability should take priority over speed—consider lowering it to 2933 or 2600 if you really need to adjust the settings. Look for the optimal balance. Clearing the CMOS will reset everything back to the default state.
clear CMOS. will it start then? getting it to run that fast for an INTEL chip is not nearly as crucial as with RYZEN chips. stability is much more important than anything else—try lowering it to 2933 or 2600 if you really need to adjust it. Look for the optimal setting. Clearing CMOS will reset everything back to default.
These are the pictures of my computer configurations and the problems I encounter. I’m trying to find out if it’s possible to stop using XMP and not overclock the RAM. My computer fails to start without the RAM at 3200mhz. After several reboots without changing settings, it works properly until I restart or shut down. Are these issues typical when overclocking the RAM or did I damage both GPUs with the XMP setting? I’ve reset the CMOS and still can’t boot. Does this relate to Intel Management Engine? I just noticed it slowed down after an update.