HELP: Ram Issue
HELP: Ram Issue
Hello everyone,
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year ahead.
I’m seeking some assistance regarding a few issues I’m facing with my system. I’d appreciate any guidance or manual steps that could help resolve these problems.
To give you full context, here’s what I have so far:
- Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Elite WIFI 7 ICE (latest firmware on Dec 19, 2024)
- CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X
- RAM: 64GB Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 7200 (PC5 57600) Desktop Memory Model FF4D532G7200HC34ADC01
- GPU: XFX Merc310 7900XT
- Storage: Samsung 1TB nvme Pro | Samsung 2TB nvme Pro
When I first assembled my PC, I successfully set XMP1 (7200) in BIOS without any problems. However, after installing the 2TB NVMe drive, I noticed the RAM was configured at 3600 MHz when I accessed BIOS to adjust boot priority between the two NVMe drives.
I tried setting XMP1 (7200) again and still encountered issues—my computer wouldn’t load, displaying a black screen and showing the code “CODE: 41” on the motherboard. After flashing the motherboard, the same error persisted.
Later, I switched to XMP2 (6000), but this time the system loaded directly into BIOS and reported an issue with loading.
My current RAM latency is at 56:56:56:109, which isn’t ideal for gaming performance.
I’ve attached links to photos of my BIOS, CPU-Z, and physical PC for reference:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...sp=sharing
Could you please help me determine the optimal RAM speed for my setup?
It is DDR memory with a frequency of 3600MHz, so doubling it gives the result.
Are you referring to the X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE? Your RAM isn't listed as compatible, which might cause issues.
To determine the working frequency of DDR, you need to double the value. For example, if CPU-Z displays 3600, it actually corresponds to 7200MHz. This is why my readings are in MT/s (Million Transfers per Second), which accurately reflects the RAM's speed, not just its frequency. Therefore, 3600MHz multiplied by two equals 7200MT/s.
Higher speeds often require increased CAS latency and other delays, which can hinder CPU efficiency and reduce performance, making it less effective. The memory controller in the 99xx Ryzen operates at 5600MHz by default, and any higher frequency is seen as an overclock, with greater overclocking reducing reliability. The RAM you selected is suitable for the upper limits of that overclock range but uses EXPO instead of XMP, allowing the BIOS to manage the OC more effectively and set appropriate settings for the Ryzen memory controller. It should function well.