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AMD claims a maximum of 3200Mhz, yet my system runs at 3600Mhz

AMD claims a maximum of 3200Mhz, yet my system runs at 3600Mhz

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DannyLuminato
Junior Member
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08-20-2019, 01:01 AM
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Hello, your PC is ready for use now. The AMD Ryzen 3900x supports up to 3200Mhz DDR4, which matches the 3600Mhz RAM you have. The website mentions an optimal setup of 1600Mhz for stability, but some users attempt higher speeds like 1800Mhz for compatibility. If you don’t overclock and set the RAM to 3200Mhz in the BIOS, it should run smoothly without issues. Changing the BIOS settings won’t force the CPU to overclock automatically, so your system will behave similarly to a 3200Mhz build. Just be sure to follow the recommended values for best performance.
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DannyLuminato
08-20-2019, 01:01 AM #1

Hello, your PC is ready for use now. The AMD Ryzen 3900x supports up to 3200Mhz DDR4, which matches the 3600Mhz RAM you have. The website mentions an optimal setup of 1600Mhz for stability, but some users attempt higher speeds like 1800Mhz for compatibility. If you don’t overclock and set the RAM to 3200Mhz in the BIOS, it should run smoothly without issues. Changing the BIOS settings won’t force the CPU to overclock automatically, so your system will behave similarly to a 3200Mhz build. Just be sure to follow the recommended values for best performance.

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InsygniaS
Member
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08-21-2019, 05:35 AM
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1-) The performance gains from using a 3600MHz RAM would be diminished if your infinity clock runs slower than ideal.
2-) Definitely true.
3-) Possibly yes.
4-) I wouldn’t purchase the 3600MHz unit, try running it at 3600Mhz with IF at 1800; otherwise, just set RAM to 3200 unless the cost difference is substantial.
Unless the price gap is large, higher speeds are preferable.
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InsygniaS
08-21-2019, 05:35 AM #2

1-) The performance gains from using a 3600MHz RAM would be diminished if your infinity clock runs slower than ideal.
2-) Definitely true.
3-) Possibly yes.
4-) I wouldn’t purchase the 3600MHz unit, try running it at 3600Mhz with IF at 1800; otherwise, just set RAM to 3200 unless the cost difference is substantial.
Unless the price gap is large, higher speeds are preferable.

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GreenLightFabi
Senior Member
696
09-04-2019, 12:48 PM
#3
Try it out now. It shouldn't be too tough.
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GreenLightFabi
09-04-2019, 12:48 PM #3

Try it out now. It shouldn't be too tough.

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ItzDogeFTW_YT
Member
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09-04-2019, 01:32 PM
#4
Thanks for the explanation. I prefer not to push it to 1800 since it's already unstable. Adjusting unknown settings only makes things worse. If I revert to 1600, I hope it works better. My CPU seems to fail then.
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ItzDogeFTW_YT
09-04-2019, 01:32 PM #4

Thanks for the explanation. I prefer not to push it to 1800 since it's already unstable. Adjusting unknown settings only makes things worse. If I revert to 1600, I hope it works better. My CPU seems to fail then.

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Petard6
Member
225
09-04-2019, 01:44 PM
#5
Essentially, you're just enabling XMP settings. It's basically an overclock, though it's pretty rare to push a 3900X beyond its limits. Your machine handles it, so you're not surprised if it works fine.
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Petard6
09-04-2019, 01:44 PM #5

Essentially, you're just enabling XMP settings. It's basically an overclock, though it's pretty rare to push a 3900X beyond its limits. Your machine handles it, so you're not surprised if it works fine.

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TrueBit
Senior Member
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09-04-2019, 02:23 PM
#6
XMP is for RAM overclocking, not CPU. Your CPU is running at 1600, but AMD warns it’s near its limit and suggests 1800 to avoid instability.
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TrueBit
09-04-2019, 02:23 PM #6

XMP is for RAM overclocking, not CPU. Your CPU is running at 1600, but AMD warns it’s near its limit and suggests 1800 to avoid instability.

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iDoNotEvenLift
Posting Freak
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09-04-2019, 04:19 PM
#7
The Ryzen 3700X performed very well with a 3200 CL14 boosted to 3600 CL16 and an F-clock of 1800. I’d probably start by testing it at its default settings before lowering the clock.
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iDoNotEvenLift
09-04-2019, 04:19 PM #7

The Ryzen 3700X performed very well with a 3200 CL14 boosted to 3600 CL16 and an F-clock of 1800. I’d probably start by testing it at its default settings before lowering the clock.

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HKO_Trooper
Junior Member
11
09-05-2019, 07:42 AM
#8
They believe XMP/DOCP adjusts automatically for a 1:1 ratio. I think I'll give it a shot.
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HKO_Trooper
09-05-2019, 07:42 AM #8

They believe XMP/DOCP adjusts automatically for a 1:1 ratio. I think I'll give it a shot.

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bruinsmap
Junior Member
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09-09-2019, 04:44 AM
#9
Yes, everything is okay.
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bruinsmap
09-09-2019, 04:44 AM #9

Yes, everything is okay.

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icegirl4432
Junior Member
47
09-09-2019, 01:41 PM
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Check my profile, my two 3600CL17 chips run at 3600Mhz and 1800MHz FCLK on the motherboard with a 3900X. I also have a set of Patriot Viper Steel 3733 RAM sticks available, though I haven't used them yet. Plus, I own four XPG 3200 RAM modules, purchased when I first got my 3900X.
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icegirl4432
09-09-2019, 01:41 PM #10

Check my profile, my two 3600CL17 chips run at 3600Mhz and 1800MHz FCLK on the motherboard with a 3900X. I also have a set of Patriot Viper Steel 3733 RAM sticks available, though I haven't used them yet. Plus, I own four XPG 3200 RAM modules, purchased when I first got my 3900X.