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You're wondering about the compatibility of adding more Corsair RAM sticks later. Based on what you saw, it seems like the motherboard only supports single, dual, or quad channel configurations. If you buy two 16GB sticks, you won't be able to add another pair for a total of 64GB at the same speed. The response from CyberPower clarifies that the issue was with the V1 CoreLiquid modules, and they’ve stopped selling those units. They also mentioned that most of the affected coolers are no longer available.
DDR5 2x DIMMs function as a quad channel setup since each stick operates in dual channels. Four DIMMs still provide a quad channel configuration, meaning two per channel. This is why no DDR5 kits are offered with more than two RAM sticks—two sticks make up a quad channel—and the fourth stick in your image isn’t properly installed.
You could add more RAM later without hurting performance, but it depends on your system and usage.
You can obtain four sticks, but they tend to have trouble maintaining their rated speed (like XMP 6000mhz) and you’d need to lower the clock speed most of the time. That’s why we’re seeing more 24GB DDR5 sticks combined into 48GB with two units for a balanced solution. I used to run three 4GB DDR3 sticks for 12GB back then! A BIOS update can often improve compatibility and stability.
Installed the new 2x16GB Corsair modules and everything functioned normally until I attempted to enable XMP settings. I encountered the error "Memory Overclock Fail." Any suggestions on resolving this issue? It's really frustrating—no wonder many opt for pre-built consoles.
Consoles feel similar to purchasing a last generation PC—most hardware is present, but reliability suffers. With DDR5, the industry shows less stability overall. You can't always run XMP/EXPO, some systems won't fit all four memory slots, training takes over five minutes, SOC voltages damage AMD CPUs, 40 series 16-pin connectors often fail, and it's not worth it right now. A possible fix is reordering the RAM sticks (swap positions) or swapping them if needed. If your fourth stick was weaker, moving it closer to the CPU might help—this issue also occurs in laptops. Otherwise, swap the sticks and inform the store clerk about the performance concerns.
Updating your BIOS might resolve this problem. Your current version is 7E06vA3 (released 2022-11-28), while the latest is 7E06vA8 (released 2023-07-13), which includes several memory-related fixes. Refer to the provided link for more details.
Consider activating the "Creator Genie CPU" feature. Others suggest adjusting CPU core parking or turning off Speedshift in the BIOS—though their meanings differ. It’s unclear what each does, but it might be beneficial. Just ensure you’re comfortable with any changes before proceeding.
It's unlikely you can resolve this with those adjustments. These settings usually work best for idle power issues or loading problems with new assets/textures. For loading delays, your CPU may wake cores to unpack files, and changing states like unparking or disabling C-states can help a bit. But it won't fully fix the problem. The real cause is likely your 13th generation CPU uses an external memory controller, which leads to stutters when loading assets. You might try reverting to older generations (10th or 11th) for smoother performance, or wait for future updates that pre-compile textures—especially important for DX12 where the shader cache isn't available yet.