F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Check your RAM type and speed. Ensure it matches your CPU requirements. Use compatible modules for best performance.

Check your RAM type and speed. Ensure it matches your CPU requirements. Use compatible modules for best performance.

Check your RAM type and speed. Ensure it matches your CPU requirements. Use compatible modules for best performance.

W
WTG_BaBtOu
Junior Member
1
07-14-2022, 11:34 PM
#1
I'm currently upgrading my pc to an am5 r7800x3d and I'm going with a semi all white theme so I have my eyes glued on the corsair dominators in white @ 6000 or 6200mt/s either or part number is (CMT32GX5M2X6200c36W). but sadly no expo. i checked on the motherboards( msi b650 edge wifi) QVL list and it is not on there . I only wish to reach the max mt/s that it was advertised at. i was just wondering what is the compatibility of ram like nowadays since all i can find online are old reports of people having a stroke because their intel xmp ram only runs at 4800mt/s. if anyone could answer my questions about if i could get away with this combo and would i be able to reach the advertised 6000 or 6200 without it crashing
W
WTG_BaBtOu
07-14-2022, 11:34 PM #1

I'm currently upgrading my pc to an am5 r7800x3d and I'm going with a semi all white theme so I have my eyes glued on the corsair dominators in white @ 6000 or 6200mt/s either or part number is (CMT32GX5M2X6200c36W). but sadly no expo. i checked on the motherboards( msi b650 edge wifi) QVL list and it is not on there . I only wish to reach the max mt/s that it was advertised at. i was just wondering what is the compatibility of ram like nowadays since all i can find online are old reports of people having a stroke because their intel xmp ram only runs at 4800mt/s. if anyone could answer my questions about if i could get away with this combo and would i be able to reach the advertised 6000 or 6200 without it crashing

A
asmuund
Member
125
07-15-2022, 06:05 PM
#2
6000MHz is ideal for AM5 processors, and even with XMP support in the specifications, performance remains excellent on AMD platforms.
A
asmuund
07-15-2022, 06:05 PM #2

6000MHz is ideal for AM5 processors, and even with XMP support in the specifications, performance remains excellent on AMD platforms.

N
Ninjas_R_OP
Senior Member
743
07-15-2022, 11:57 PM
#3
XMP compatibility in the original AMD BIOS versions was problematic. With newer BIOS updates, the issue has been resolved, making it safe to perform a BIOS update before use—this helps prevent the SOC voltage problems found in older revisions. Even with older BIOS versions, XMP can function properly if you disable it and configure memory settings manually. On AMD systems, enabling XMP/EXPO works best at 6000MT/s; speeds above 6200 will default to 2:1 mode, which may hurt performance unless you set it to 1:1 and ensure your memory controllers support that setting. The lack of QVL support is likely due to the limited scope of the firmware, so the hardware should still operate without issues.
N
Ninjas_R_OP
07-15-2022, 11:57 PM #3

XMP compatibility in the original AMD BIOS versions was problematic. With newer BIOS updates, the issue has been resolved, making it safe to perform a BIOS update before use—this helps prevent the SOC voltage problems found in older revisions. Even with older BIOS versions, XMP can function properly if you disable it and configure memory settings manually. On AMD systems, enabling XMP/EXPO works best at 6000MT/s; speeds above 6200 will default to 2:1 mode, which may hurt performance unless you set it to 1:1 and ensure your memory controllers support that setting. The lack of QVL support is likely due to the limited scope of the firmware, so the hardware should still operate without issues.

_
_Anton
Junior Member
30
07-23-2022, 03:16 AM
#4
Thanks a lot, this really helps since all the old discussions were about the launch. I heard 6000mt/s is ideal for the 7000 series, but I was hoping there might be an opportunity if I buy a 6200 cl36—maybe more than one OC profile, perhaps around 6000 but I'm not sure. Anyway, I found Dominator Platinum with 6000mt/s CL30, which seems solid for me because I don’t want high latency.
_
_Anton
07-23-2022, 03:16 AM #4

Thanks a lot, this really helps since all the old discussions were about the launch. I heard 6000mt/s is ideal for the 7000 series, but I was hoping there might be an opportunity if I buy a 6200 cl36—maybe more than one OC profile, perhaps around 6000 but I'm not sure. Anyway, I found Dominator Platinum with 6000mt/s CL30, which seems solid for me because I don’t want high latency.

X
XxPandaSoulsxX
Member
123
07-23-2022, 12:04 PM
#5
Corsair usually uses just one XMP profile per build, making it unlikely. You might need to adjust settings yourself manually, but the 6000 CL30 should handle at least 7000 CL34 with a strong CPU and motherboard. I wouldn't say the 6200 CL36 is better just because it runs slightly faster; it's only marginally higher. Choose the more affordable option, leaning toward the 6000 CL30.
X
XxPandaSoulsxX
07-23-2022, 12:04 PM #5

Corsair usually uses just one XMP profile per build, making it unlikely. You might need to adjust settings yourself manually, but the 6000 CL30 should handle at least 7000 CL34 with a strong CPU and motherboard. I wouldn't say the 6200 CL36 is better just because it runs slightly faster; it's only marginally higher. Choose the more affordable option, leaning toward the 6000 CL30.

C
creeper_kaden
Junior Member
10
07-23-2022, 08:23 PM
#6
I’d choose the 6200 cl36 for style, but I’m confident I can still get it fast enough. I’m not sure if I’ll be reliable enough to trust myself, so I’ll opt for the 6000 cl30 instead. Thanks for your support—it really helped a lot!
C
creeper_kaden
07-23-2022, 08:23 PM #6

I’d choose the 6200 cl36 for style, but I’m confident I can still get it fast enough. I’m not sure if I’ll be reliable enough to trust myself, so I’ll opt for the 6000 cl30 instead. Thanks for your support—it really helped a lot!