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Expo question for RAM

Expo question for RAM

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SayNoToNWO
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03-05-2023, 02:02 PM
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I just finished a new build and thought about switching my RAM to EXPO mode. I’ve heard some warnings online that it might cause problems with certain AM5 MSI boards, which I have. Does anyone know if it’s safe to try? If it seems unstable, you can always switch it off.

Here’s what I have:
- Motherboard: MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
- Questions: Is this still a concern? What do others think?

Overall, it might be worth a try, but keep an eye on stability.
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SayNoToNWO
03-05-2023, 02:02 PM #1

I just finished a new build and thought about switching my RAM to EXPO mode. I’ve heard some warnings online that it might cause problems with certain AM5 MSI boards, which I have. Does anyone know if it’s safe to try? If it seems unstable, you can always switch it off.

Here’s what I have:
- Motherboard: MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
- Questions: Is this still a concern? What do others think?

Overall, it might be worth a try, but keep an eye on stability.

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03-13-2023, 01:17 AM
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There’s no danger if it’s unstable. There’s nothing to worry about—updating the motherboard BIOS can boost RAM stability and compatibility. You’re almost guaranteed to get a 6000Mhz CL30 working on the 7800X3D.
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03-13-2023, 01:17 AM #2

There’s no danger if it’s unstable. There’s nothing to worry about—updating the motherboard BIOS can boost RAM stability and compatibility. You’re almost guaranteed to get a 6000Mhz CL30 working on the 7800X3D.

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03-13-2023, 06:41 AM
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The odds of it being unstable are extrordinarily low if you're on a moderately recent BIOS revision, I wouldn't worry about it. No risk to the parts itself. There's technically risk to the Windows install, but even that is pretty low (having done a lot of memory overclocking and using some very unstable memory configs, I've only ever broken a Windows install once in the last 4 years). I wouldn't worry about it at all.
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03-13-2023, 06:41 AM #3

The odds of it being unstable are extrordinarily low if you're on a moderately recent BIOS revision, I wouldn't worry about it. No risk to the parts itself. There's technically risk to the Windows install, but even that is pretty low (having done a lot of memory overclocking and using some very unstable memory configs, I've only ever broken a Windows install once in the last 4 years). I wouldn't worry about it at all.

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