Memory speed remains capped at 2133MHz
Memory speed remains capped at 2133MHz
I'm having trouble reaching above 2133MHz. I've adjusted many settings but keep getting BSOD during Windows boot. I reinstalled Windows and tried XMP profiles, default values, and manual DRAM adjustments from 2133MHz to 3200MHz. I also updated the BIOS. The motherboard listing says it supports this memory, but I'm not sure how to proceed. Any suggestions? Thanks!
You seem to have ample RAM, but your clock speeds might be too fast. XMP works fine on my system with its own memory, though I suspect Linus struggles with it. I’d check if you can adjust the memory to 2666MHz using 20-20-20-20-56 timings at 1.4v and still boot.
High density memory works well sometimes and fails other times, particularly at high frequencies. Try one stick at a time.
@SupaKomputa That's a good point. I'm curious if spending less on higher frequency memory would have been wiser. @Diamondminer11 I'll check out tweaking the timing settings—something I hadn't considered before. Thanks!
You look for compatibility details beyond the standard motherboard specifications. This helps ensure the components work together properly.
This generally indicates that main clock rates and speeds are alike, though memory modules may vary. If you have time and curiosity, you can manually adjust them for optimal performance. I wasn’t motivated to do that, but my XMP settings performed well. There’s a Ryzen DRAM timing calculator that recommends suitable timings—just identify the specific modules you’re using. For instance, Samsung B-Die or SK-Hynix CJX. If you go through this thoroughly, which could take a full day, testing will likely yield better results than XMP. With stock speeds, you might miss out on significant performance gains. Just look up some Ryzen RAM benchmarks. In my experience, RAM can sometimes boot but remain unstable; always test it regularly.
I attempted to set the timing to 20 20 20 20 56 and frequency to 2400MHz, but it caused an immediate BSOD when Windows tried to start.
I considered switching to another motherboard, but it's hard to locate one with the specific memory slot you need in its QVL.