Frequent BSOD issues, application failures, system reboots following RAM replacement and testing.
Frequent BSOD issues, application failures, system reboots following RAM replacement and testing.
I notice the setup might be causing some issues. The CPU should work with four sticks at 3600 MHz. Memory performance is stable around 18-22-22-42 cycles. You can adjust these settings manually in BIOS. Open BIOS, turn off XMP protection (or leave it disabled), set DRAM frequency to 3600, and configure the timings to 18-22-22-22-42 (three 22s). The display appears correctly under the OC tweaker settings.
Alright, I've been using non-XMP settings since my first post. Now I've manually adjusted the settings you mentioned, and we'll see how it goes. So far, there have been no crashes, but it's not enough time to confirm anything. I haven't run any RAM tests, and since it's not XMP, it seems more stable. About the RAM versions, I have two kits from different batches with distinct components—shouldn't that cause issues?
Sure thing! Everything seemed okay until I launched a game and began playing. There were two crashes and one annoying BSOD that restarted everything in just five minutes. Probably shows that the different RAM kits clash or maybe I accidentally won a silicon lottery. My CPU and motherboard seem to struggle with this 4-piece RAM setup. I’ll keep the new ones for RMA, try selling the old ones, and return to these forums to get advice on choosing a 2x16 GB dual channel kit. Until then, I’m leaning toward non-XMP settings.
Did you try the new kit alone, just two sticks? The setup is designed to run independently. 3600 isn't officially supported for the AMD 5600X, only 3200 with two sticks. If the two kits aren't compatible in terms of timing, pick the one with the widest range and go with that. It's crucial to set only the main timings, as other settings are tailored for two sticks. Use auto for secondary timings and adjust once stability is confirmed. Be aware that if you lower the voltage with a curve optimizer, you'll need to turn it off during tuning as it can impact stability.