Determine the cause of memory loss by examining the die.
Determine the cause of memory loss by examining the die.
I'd like to ID the die bin on this kit I saw for sale The kit of G.Skill Ripjaws memory I saw is their 2x32GB 3600CL18 kit with a label of 04266X S 8 3 3 A S3A indicates 16Gb Micron A die according to The Internet but I could be wrong. I've never seen or heard of Micron A die being used in a high density high(ish) speed bin and there is all of one reddit thread on overclocking this stuff so I'd like to get a second opinion. Any other kits of this I could find appear to be Hynix MJR or AJR and I've not seen any Micron ICs in this kit from my research. Realistically I wouldn't touch the timings - 3600CL18 is plenty fast for my needs especially considering that it's a 64GB kit.
Looking at that Reddit discussion really caught my attention. A 1.7v setup is perfect for high-energy projects or Cl13 builds, though it can be hot and may affect longevity. If budget matters, consider purchasing a used or new microcontroller and some 16GB memory modules on eBay—options like 2666/3200 dual-rank boards should give you solid performance (around 3800–4800 MHz). RAM overclocking is manageable with decent components, so it’s not a deal-breaker. A good PCB matters, but it’s secondary compared to having the right parts. You can definitely push 5000 MHz on a cheap bare board if needed. Four chips recommended for better bandwidth and stability; dual-rank is likely safer than pushing close to 5000MHz. I’m not sure if 32GB dual-sided dimms are available in affordable bare PCBs, but it’s worth checking online.
It seems to be a bit unclear, but generally speaking, you might need to try different options. There are older versions of microchips that could work with Ryzen processors, though they may not be very reliable. Some early 4Gbit devices from manufacturers like MFR or AFR were problematic and couldn't even fit into certain kits. If it doesn’t work, you’re usually stuck returning the kit and getting another one.