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Discussing RAM upgrades

Discussing RAM upgrades

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Telux
Junior Member
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09-19-2016, 02:13 PM
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I’m planning to move from 8Gb to 16Gb of RAM. Right now I have a G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 CL16 at 2133 MHz, and my motherboard keeps rejecting upgrades unless I clear the screen and enter my password. I’m thinking about getting a fresh set from Corsair or just adding another batch of G.Skill units. It would save me around $45 CAD, though I’m unsure how that impacts the overall cost. I’m also considering selling my existing RAM to recoup some of that extra expense. Your advice would be appreciated. (Current RAM) https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX59299
Potential Corsair option: https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX68947
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Telux
09-19-2016, 02:13 PM #1

I’m planning to move from 8Gb to 16Gb of RAM. Right now I have a G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 CL16 at 2133 MHz, and my motherboard keeps rejecting upgrades unless I clear the screen and enter my password. I’m thinking about getting a fresh set from Corsair or just adding another batch of G.Skill units. It would save me around $45 CAD, though I’m unsure how that impacts the overall cost. I’m also considering selling my existing RAM to recoup some of that extra expense. Your advice would be appreciated. (Current RAM) https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX59299
Potential Corsair option: https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX68947

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ManuMCPvP
Member
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09-19-2016, 07:35 PM
#2
To save costs, using the second identical kit is the best choice, though a 2x8GB setup is safer. You can also boost your existing drive with DOCP, which is essentially AMD’s XMP feature.
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ManuMCPvP
09-19-2016, 07:35 PM #2

To save costs, using the second identical kit is the best choice, though a 2x8GB setup is safer. You can also boost your existing drive with DOCP, which is essentially AMD’s XMP feature.

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ThotsRus
Member
168
09-20-2016, 01:04 PM
#3
Even if I could fix it using DOCP, I noticed in another discussion that my computer kept showing a blue screen. It turned out the motherboard's controller was faulty. Just a quick thought before I decide to upgrade.
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ThotsRus
09-20-2016, 01:04 PM #3

Even if I could fix it using DOCP, I noticed in another discussion that my computer kept showing a blue screen. It turned out the motherboard's controller was faulty. Just a quick thought before I decide to upgrade.

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NoodleLips
Member
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09-28-2016, 02:42 AM
#4
It depends on your budget, probably. I think 2x8 is better than 4x4, but it won’t change much unless you’re pushing your memory to its limit.
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NoodleLips
09-28-2016, 02:42 AM #4

It depends on your budget, probably. I think 2x8 is better than 4x4, but it won’t change much unless you’re pushing your memory to its limit.

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ImRio
Member
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09-28-2016, 07:13 AM
#5
If that applies, I'll set aside money for the 2x8 thank you.
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ImRio
09-28-2016, 07:13 AM #5

If that applies, I'll set aside money for the 2x8 thank you.

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Lollypop666
Junior Member
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10-12-2016, 12:01 AM
#6
What motherboard and CPU do you have?
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Lollypop666
10-12-2016, 12:01 AM #6

What motherboard and CPU do you have?

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Und3rWorld
Member
133
10-12-2016, 06:59 PM
#7
R3 2200G 4c/4Ghz paired with a Gigabyte B540 Aorus Elite, but once you get the RAM ready, you’ll likely want to switch your motherboard to an MSI model.
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Und3rWorld
10-12-2016, 06:59 PM #7

R3 2200G 4c/4Ghz paired with a Gigabyte B540 Aorus Elite, but once you get the RAM ready, you’ll likely want to switch your motherboard to an MSI model.

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lhpostal
Junior Member
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10-14-2016, 08:28 AM
#8
Your memory speed of 2933Mhz still causes issues. The IMC is located on the CPU, not the motherboard. You reported problems with a 2700x model that couldn't boot Windows above 2133 with extreme timings—this suggests a faulty CPU.
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lhpostal
10-14-2016, 08:28 AM #8

Your memory speed of 2933Mhz still causes issues. The IMC is located on the CPU, not the motherboard. You reported problems with a 2700x model that couldn't boot Windows above 2133 with extreme timings—this suggests a faulty CPU.

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tuhonlainen
Junior Member
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10-18-2016, 06:52 AM
#9
I'm still having issues reaching 2666 and seeing the blue screen. It doesn't look like the CPU is faulty—every core runs at 4GHz. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something.
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tuhonlainen
10-18-2016, 06:52 AM #9

I'm still having issues reaching 2666 and seeing the blue screen. It doesn't look like the CPU is faulty—every core runs at 4GHz. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something.

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saukeuchiuchi
Senior Member
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10-18-2016, 02:19 PM
#10
My processor would operate at overclocked or stock performance but wouldn’t remain stable above 2133Mhz on memory. After months of memory overclocking to 3600Mhz, the IMC suddenly failed. AMD confirmed the issue is with the IMC. The return process was straightforward—they gave a prepaid shipping label, and it took about ten days. I received a brand-new retail box. Ryzen should be able to run at 2933Mhz, which matches the IMC rating for the Ryzen 2nd generation; anything beyond that isn’t guaranteed. Have you run Memtest to detect errors? It will report issues, but it’s unclear if the problem is with the IMC or the RAM—your symptoms seem similar.
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saukeuchiuchi
10-18-2016, 02:19 PM #10

My processor would operate at overclocked or stock performance but wouldn’t remain stable above 2133Mhz on memory. After months of memory overclocking to 3600Mhz, the IMC suddenly failed. AMD confirmed the issue is with the IMC. The return process was straightforward—they gave a prepaid shipping label, and it took about ten days. I received a brand-new retail box. Ryzen should be able to run at 2933Mhz, which matches the IMC rating for the Ryzen 2nd generation; anything beyond that isn’t guaranteed. Have you run Memtest to detect errors? It will report issues, but it’s unclear if the problem is with the IMC or the RAM—your symptoms seem similar.

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