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[ANSWERED]Changing the memory to run faster than normal

[ANSWERED]Changing the memory to run faster than normal

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sniperwors
Junior Member
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09-18-2026, 05:20 PM
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I have a Ryzen 5 2600x paired with a GTX 970 graphics card, running on an EVGA 80+ Bronze power supply rated for 600 watts. My computer case is M.2.2280 SATA 3 500GB all equipped to the ASRock B450M PRO4 AM4 motherboard which supports AMD Promontory and has a USB 3.1 port, HDMI connection, and Micro ATX size. The RAM I am using comes from G.SKILL Aegis as an 16GB kit (two blocks of 8GB) that is 288-pin DDR4 SDRAM with the speed set to 3200MHz and Intel XMP 2.0 enabled in my Asrock UEFI or BIOS settings. There is an option on the RAM chip itself, but when I check it, it shows a voltage number that turns red because it is slightly higher than what was set before. If I click accept and save these settings now will this be okay? Or am I supposed to know something else before trying it out?
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sniperwors
09-18-2026, 05:20 PM #1

I have a Ryzen 5 2600x paired with a GTX 970 graphics card, running on an EVGA 80+ Bronze power supply rated for 600 watts. My computer case is M.2.2280 SATA 3 500GB all equipped to the ASRock B450M PRO4 AM4 motherboard which supports AMD Promontory and has a USB 3.1 port, HDMI connection, and Micro ATX size. The RAM I am using comes from G.SKILL Aegis as an 16GB kit (two blocks of 8GB) that is 288-pin DDR4 SDRAM with the speed set to 3200MHz and Intel XMP 2.0 enabled in my Asrock UEFI or BIOS settings. There is an option on the RAM chip itself, but when I check it, it shows a voltage number that turns red because it is slightly higher than what was set before. If I click accept and save these settings now will this be okay? Or am I supposed to know something else before trying it out?

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CLASSIXTIFFANY
Junior Member
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09-18-2026, 09:42 PM
#2
That memory kit was already tested and works on that exact motherboard. It can run at its advertised speed now. Just update your BIOS and try again. Make sure you put the sticks into slots A2 and B2, which are two spots after the CPU and right before slot C1. Slot C1 is the last one near the edge of the board. Also, save your settings before leaving the screen, and do this in Advanced or Expert mode, not Basic or Easy mode, when you're inside the BIOS.
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CLASSIXTIFFANY
09-18-2026, 09:42 PM #2

That memory kit was already tested and works on that exact motherboard. It can run at its advertised speed now. Just update your BIOS and try again. Make sure you put the sticks into slots A2 and B2, which are two spots after the CPU and right before slot C1. Slot C1 is the last one near the edge of the board. Also, save your settings before leaving the screen, and do this in Advanced or Expert mode, not Basic or Easy mode, when you're inside the BIOS.

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Athame_
Senior Member
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09-25-2026, 12:03 AM
#3
Yeah, that sounds good. The XMP setting is supposed to be 1.35 volts, and that is WAY under the top limit for DDR4 RAM.
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Athame_
09-25-2026, 12:03 AM #3

Yeah, that sounds good. The XMP setting is supposed to be 1.35 volts, and that is WAY under the top limit for DDR4 RAM.

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nicoandreassen
Member
148
09-27-2026, 12:39 PM
#4
I tested that, but it didn't work.
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nicoandreassen
09-27-2026, 12:39 PM #4

I tested that, but it didn't work.

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Nessa106
Member
169
09-27-2026, 01:39 PM
#5
Maybe I'm just missing a little bit, and I don't even know what to do now
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Nessa106
09-27-2026, 01:39 PM #5

Maybe I'm just missing a little bit, and I don't even know what to do now

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MADknight115MC
Member
85
09-28-2026, 07:30 PM
#6
Which RAM sticks are being used? Do you have the newest BIOS chip on your mainboard?
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MADknight115MC
09-28-2026, 07:30 PM #6

Which RAM sticks are being used? Do you have the newest BIOS chip on your mainboard?

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i3z___
Senior Member
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09-30-2026, 11:22 AM
#7
I have both 2 and 4, but my BIOS isn't up to date. I am one update behind where it should be.
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i3z___
09-30-2026, 11:22 AM #7

I have both 2 and 4, but my BIOS isn't up to date. I am one update behind where it should be.

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mentality_man
Member
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10-02-2026, 03:27 AM
#8
I checked that page about the B450 motherboard, but I can't find my RAM. I'm not sure if having it listed is needed for overclocking or something else.
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mentality_man
10-02-2026, 03:27 AM #8

I checked that page about the B450 motherboard, but I can't find my RAM. I'm not sure if having it listed is needed for overclocking or something else.

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RekVII
Junior Member
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10-02-2026, 04:16 AM
#9
I thought I messed up by putting the RAM into slots that aren't right. The ones have to be one and three, not two and four. I'm going to swap them over to two and four for now. See ya later.
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RekVII
10-02-2026, 04:16 AM #9

I thought I messed up by putting the RAM into slots that aren't right. The ones have to be one and three, not two and four. I'm going to swap them over to two and four for now. See ya later.

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skylonder04
Junior Member
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10-02-2026, 12:03 PM
#10
nah it's not working yet, so I might try updating my BIOS next time.
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skylonder04
10-02-2026, 12:03 PM #10

nah it's not working yet, so I might try updating my BIOS next time.

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