Is the Dual Channel DDR5 6000mhz CL30 not functioning properly?
Is the Dual Channel DDR5 6000mhz CL30 not functioning properly?
Hello everyone, today I assembled my first gaming PC. Everything proceeded smoothly until the booting process. On the first try, the Dual Channel B2-A2 failed to start, displaying only a black screen with a flashing red dot on the MB (DRAM and CPU). Now it only works with single channel A1-A2 or just one RAM stick. I attempted to update the BIOS from F10 to F12, but that didn’t work.
PC SPECS:
CPU: I7-14700KF (Switched from I3-10100F)
Cooler: Gamemax Iceburg 360 AIO
MB: Gigabyte B760 Gaming X
Ram: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 32GB DDR5 6000mhz CL30 (Currently using it in Single Channel 5600mhz)
GPU: RTX 4060 Asus Dual Evo (Switched from GTX 1660 Super)
SSD1: Samsung 990 EVO PLUS 2TB
SSD2: Samsung 980 250GB
PC case: Montech SKY TWO GX
PSU: FSP FORTRON VITA GM1000W
I’d like to ask for advice on whether the RAM is better than the CPU or if the MB is problematic. I think I should return, but I need to wait at least 30 days as they require inspection in the EU.
Consider installing both DIMMs while turning off XMP overclocking and returning to the standard JEDEC speed of your RAM, likely around 4800MT/s. It might be stable at this default setting before attempting higher XMP values. If the system remains stable at 4800MT/s with both DIMMs, experiment with XMP speeds of 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800 and 6000. A suitable speed may lie between 4800 and 6000MT/s. Have you verified your RAM's presence in the motherboard's QVL before buying? While it’s not a strict requirement, it helps gauge how stable the RAM is expected to be.
Consider trying to install both DIMMs while turning off XMP overclocking and returning to the standard JEDEC speed of your RAM, which is likely 4800MT/s. It might help to keep the system stable at the default JEDEC speed before attempting higher XMP settings.
I attempted to disable XMP but still can't boot; the BIOS doesn’t show it. I decided to test in A1 and A2 slots instead of the recommended B slots. I looked into possible issues with the AIO bracket and thought it might be the cause, so I’ll try loosening it slightly and update later.
Have you verified that your RAM is listed in the motherboard’s QVL before buying? It’s not a major concern, but it gives an idea about stability.
No, I haven’t checked, and it doesn’t appear to be supported on the website—this could be a problem.
Although A2 and B2 are likely the best dual-channel slots for two DIMMs, have you tried A1 and B1? Also, test fitting both DIMMs in A1 and A2 (single channel) before moving to B1 and B2 (single channel), to check for issues with the 14700KF’s IMC channels.
I’ve tried all channels, but only one stick works; I’m limited to A1-A2.
Update: when attempting dual channel, nothing occurs—no booting happens, only the RGB values of the RAM are displayed, and it starts working correctly when set to single channel.