Asrock b450m pro4 paired with 2x16GB DDR4 memory kit
Asrock b450m pro4 paired with 2x16GB DDR4 memory kit
As someone new to this, I realized my 2700X and B450M Pro4 MB weren’t compatible with the Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x16GB. I need a faster option that works with my setup.
Meaning "didn't work" refers to a situation where the system refuses to start or fails to boot, either completely or due to XMP not functioning properly. It highlights that XMP isn't reliable across all platforms and often requires manual adjustments for specific hardware.
According to the documentation, the RAM should function properly with that CPU and memory size, though some configuration might be needed. What problem are you facing?
While using XMP at 3200 MHz it didn't work, I rebooted several times and then it settled at 2133 MHz. Both sticks were visible in the BIOS on slots A2 and B2, though only 16 gigabytes were available for use in Windows 11. I ran a memory test and both sticks performed well, even when using one stick in each slot, so it wasn't a dead slot.
Checking the primary XMP configurations (speed, main timings shown on the stick, voltage) and allowing the motherboard to handle everything should allow it to boot and recognize the 32GB in Windows. If not, your RAM might be faulty—replace it and test again. Persistent issues could indicate problems with the motherboard or CPU's IMC.
I relied on the Ryzen calculator for all calculations, so I already returned the kit. If anyone has suggestions based on similar configurations, it would really help save time and stress.
Oh. That's a manual overclock, they won't be 100% stable and you have to manually troubleshoot them, the DRAM calculator is just a guide for people doing so. RAM is RAM, unless it's the specific kit on the QVL it isn't gauranteed to work (but probably will). I just use the cheapest kits available for the speed I want, have had no issues doing so with the 2200G and 3700X PCs at work. Currently that's a teamgroup kit: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wNt9TW/...0hc16fdc01 . Said work PCs are all using Team Group RAM, had no issues with it, if that helps your worries. Three 2400Mhz kits and one 2x16GB 3600Mhz kit (as the 3700X can handle faster RAM than the Zen/Zen+ chips).
Ryzen 1000 and 2000 models struggled with DDR4-3000+ speeds. Reliable performance came later with the Ryzen 3000 line, and even higher speeds like 3600+ appeared in the Ryzen 5000 series. You might have tried enabling XMP, but adjusting it down to DDR4-3000 or DDR4-2933 could have helped. Corsair memory tends to work better with AMD Ryzen, while G.Skill or Crucial usually provide more consistent results.