Issues with overclocking RAM for Ryzen 3 2200G on B450M motherboard
Issues with overclocking RAM for Ryzen 3 2200G on B450M motherboard
I'm not entirely unfamiliar with overclocking, but I feel like I've hit a roadblock and I'm missing something.
I recently completed a budget build using a Gigabyte B450m DS3H, Corsair Dominator Platinum 3000MhZ 2x4GB RAM and a Ryzen 3 2200G CPU. The power supply is an rm550x and the stock Wraith cooler is running. No GPU has been installed yet.
The memory support list for the DS3H board was limited to 8GB kits, but I found plenty of support for the same Corsair 3000Mhz RAM in 4x4GB kits, so I opted for a 2x4GB kit due to cost constraints.
I'm unable to get the xmp profile for the RAM to run above 2133mhz (the BSOD appears soon after boot). With custom timings, it can reach 2400mhz at 1.35v, but it fails Prime95 Large FFT without any CPU overclocking. I was really aiming to achieve the rated speed of 3000mhz.
Should I wait for a BIOS update to improve RAM compatibility, or should I accept that I'm never going over 2133mhz, or should I have chosen a different board?
I'm not completely new to overclocking, but I think I've hit a roadblock and might be missing something.
I just wrapped up a budget build using a Gigabyte B450m DS3H, Corsair Dominator Platinum 3000MhZ with 2x4GB RAM and a Ryzen 3 2200G CPU. The power supply is an rm550x, and I'm running the stock Wraith cooler. No GPU has been installed yet.
The memory support list for the DS3H board was limited to 8GB kits, but there appeared to be plenty of support for the Corsair 3000Mhz RAM in 4x4GB kits, so I opted for a 2x4GB kit due to budget constraints.
I'm unable to get the XMP profile for the RAM to run above 2133mhz (the BSOD appears soon after boot). With custom timings, I can reach 2400mhz at 1.35v, but it fails Prime95 Large FFT without any CPU overclocking. I was really aiming to hit the rated speed of 3000mhz.
Should I wait for a BIOS update to improve RAM compatibility, or should I accept that I'll never exceed 2133mhz? Or would it be better to have chosen a different board?
First, ensure you've updated to the latest BIOS—each update enhances RAM compatibility. Also, note that a motherboard's QVL isn't typically useful because they can't test all kits, and BIOS updates often alter compatibility further.
Once you're confident in the latest BIOS, and if XMP doesn't help: try disabling XMP and load all timing parameters manually. Also, consider increasing the DIMM voltage—try 1.4 or even 1.45. Once you find a working setting, you can adjust back down.
I've also found it useful to increase clock speeds gradually: if the default boot speed is 2133, I'd load all parameters at 1.4V and try booting. If that works, move to 2666, then 2933, and finally 3000.
Drea.drechsler continues discussing overclocking challenges with Dan.seawright, noting progress on a budget build using a Gigabyte B450m DS3H motherboard, Corsair Dominator Platinum 3000MHz RAM, and a Ryzen 3 2200G CPU. The system runs with an rm550x PSU and the stock Wraith cooler, but no GPU is installed yet. Drea mentions encountering limitations in memory support for 8GB kits on the DS3H board, leading to the purchase of a 2x4GB kit for budget reasons. He reports difficulties achieving speeds above 2133MHz, experiencing BSODs shortly after boot, and struggles with XMP profiles not allowing sustained overclocking. Drea seeks advice on whether to wait for a BIOS update, accept a maximum speed of 2133MHz, or consider a different board. He emphasizes the importance of updating the BIOS for better RAM compatibility and suggests testing custom timings manually, experimenting with voltage adjustments (such as 1.4V or 1.45V), and considering clock-speed increases if needed.