I've been dealing with many BSODs over the last week and a half!
I've been dealing with many BSODs over the last week and a half!
You lack a compatible set of RAM modules.
RAM comes in kits for a specific reason.
A motherboard needs to handle all the RAM according to identical voltage, case, and frequency requirements.
The internal design is tailored to the capacity of the kit.
RAM from the same manufacturer and part number may vary in manufacturing over time.
Certain motherboards are particularly sensitive to these changes.
This becomes more challenging with multiple modules.
It’s essential to match the RAM for optimal performance.
Ryzen efficiency is closely linked to the amount of RAM used.
Your previous upgrade might have succeeded, but it doesn’t seem to now.
My top advice is to install two sticks and configure the settings you prefer, then choose a voltage higher than the one specified on the RAM—perhaps 1 volt higher in small steps.
After that, add the remaining sticks and test.
In the past, I’ve found the Corsair support team to be useful.
You might consider opening a support case with them.
After reviewing each RAM stick individually during testing, I plan to proceed further.
You mentioned you were fortunate these two sets functioned well together on the previous motherboard, but this particular board or CPU might be failing to work properly due to the sensitivity of the new parts.
If it turns out the problem lies with the RAM slots or the CPU, I’ll be ready to buy a 4 x 8 package since DDR4 sticks are now more affordable. My goal is simply to confirm there are no defective motherboard RAM slots or CPU.
I believe a 2 x 16gb setup would be more suitable and cost-effective. The processor only supports dual channel, so adding four sticks wouldn't improve performance. A faster RAM upgrade might offer some gains. The recommended RAM specifications are outlined on the motherboard's QVL page.
Really? I’ve always thought AMD CPUs benefit from four channels while Intel CPUs are better with dual channels. Maybe early on I relied on a recommendation for four sticks, and now this is great news.
Also, I wasn’t aware of the QVL! Thanks for highlighting that resource.
Once the Memtest finishes for this RAM stick, I’ll run it on the two combined sticks from Memtest to check for errors. If there are issues with that pair, I’ll try the other 2 x 8 kit and see if problems persist.
If the first set passes, I’ll restart the PC and address the problems causing BSODs. When everything works, I’ll be happy to buy the 2 x 16 GB set. I’ll let you know the outcome.
Thanks for guiding me in the right direction! I didn’t think that even though I bought the same RAM kit, the manufacturing years would still make them distinct.
Your Ryzen is just a dual channel IMC. I believe only threadrippers and Epyc CPUs have 4-channel or more IMCs. Having unmatched RAM configurations in your build can cause issues since the RAM modules might not share the same timings, and it could be that the differences aren't immediately obvious. The Thaiphoon Burner (free software) will provide you with the exact timing requirements for each RAM stick individually, including their frequency. If the timings vary between the sets, you won't be able to apply XMP settings because they'll differ per stick.
I wasn’t aware there was even a distinction in the AMD CPUs! It does make more sense now, though, since I’ve heard threadrippers are used for servers and similar applications—quad channels would logically fit there? (Just a guess). I probably had a lucky break that let me run the other PC as before for a long time. My previous configuration likely gave me false confidence about whether AMD CPUs were better suited for a quad setup or not.
Good news: the first RAM tested passed successfully, so I’ll now test the matching RAM in the kit on the motherboard. (Following the recommended B and D configurations in the manual). If this works out, I’ll restart to Windows and attempt the tasks that were causing me to crash.
Thanks for suggesting the test program! But if I discover that a dual-channel setup resolves my issues, I’ll go ahead and buy a 2 x 16GB 3600MHz RAM kit and use just these two sticks until the new 2 x 16 model arrives.
Taking into account that my RAM didn’t trigger BSODs during demanding games such as Helldivers 2, which is very CPU-heavy, the crashes never occurred. They only appeared during less intense tasks, so I’m confident the new 2 x 8 sticks, verified by Memtest, will provide sufficient data.
Early tests indicated issues with memory access points, especially with quad channel usage on a Ryzen 7 5700x and different stick configurations leading to unusual errors.
I’m currently testing the system now since the recent test completed successfully with both RAM modules installed.
Hey there! I wanted to share an update. After running memtest86 with my two 8GB RAM sticks in the correct slots as recommended, I booted into Windows and tested some functions that previously caused frequent BSODs. Things improved—Firefox runs better, the taskbar feels smoother, and the system feels more stable overall.
I plan to connect the remaining peripherals later, since I’m worried that might be another cause of the issues. Tomorrow I’ll get the RAM listed at the bottom from Bestbuy, as suggested by the QVL list mentioned by geofelt. It’s set at 3200 MHz (I won’t try 3600 just in case), and it should work in dual-channel mode.
I’ll keep my PC running, restarting often to install apps and test games/apps for any further problems. If I don’t see another BSOD, I’ll revisit this thread on Sunday or Monday to confirm everything’s fixed.
Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that things seem to be sorted out now. I received a fresh 2 x 16GB RAM package yesterday and ran the memtest at 3200MHz—no problems detected. I've been using the computer nonstop over the past day without any issues, so it looks like we're all set. I also double-checked the Event Viewer regularly and didn't find anything suspicious.
Thanks a lot to everyone who took the time to help me out. It was especially helpful considering how busy these holidays are already. Although this seemed like a straightforward fix, I never expected it would be tied up with my previous setup. Appreciate your support!