Need help with RAM
Need help with RAM
Hello Everyone,
I believe I made an error while setting up this computer—it's my first build and I need guidance on adjusting my RAM safely. Here are my details:
Memory: 4x Corsair Vengeance 4GB at 2133 MHz
Display: MSI AMD Radeon R9 200
Currently, the BIOS shows my RAM running at 1333 MHz, which matches the default setting. I checked the XMP Profile 1 and it increased it to 2133 MHz, but I'm hesitant to save and exit. My processor specs indicate it supports DDR3-1866, and my motherboard lists support for DDR3 2000/1866/1600/1333/1066. I’m worried about making a mistake and want to create an XMP profile that runs at 1866 MHz safely.
Thank you for your time and expertise—I really appreciate your advice.
Your Mobo sets the RAM default to 1333. It's normal for RAM to perform slower during the initial installation. This won't affect your system if it runs smoothly at 2133 and remains stable. If you encounter problems at 2133, try adjusting to 2000 and continue...
it won't fry anything by placing it there, the main concern is it may not work with Windows if it's unstable.
AMD cpus are officially compatible with 1333/1600/1866 ram. This ensures a direct and efficient connection with the memory controller for optimal heat and performance. Speeds above 1866 are considered overclocked (oc), so when your motherboard displays 2000(oc), 1866, or 1600 it indicates the supported range. From a motherboard perspective, testing confirms stability at 2000, but not at 2133. Officially, it doesn’t support 2133, though you can attempt to set it. There’s no guarantee it will work or remain stable. If it fails, you can manually adjust the speed or timings to 2000 or 1866, which should have an XMP profile already configured in the BIOS.
If you use cpu-z, a free download, under the spd tab you’ll find the jadec settings for all available speeds of that RAM. This lets you make manual adjustments in the BIOS to match any existing XMP profile.
Welcome to the exciting realm of tinkering. This is what OC stands for. You, the user or owner, are in charge of your PC and shaping its behavior to suit your needs. It may require some experimentation, but stay persistent—you'll eventually master it.
Welcome to the exciting realm of tinkering. It's what OC is all about. You, the user or owner, are in control of your PC and shaping its behavior to suit your needs. You'll reach your goal through experimentation, but don't lose hope—you'll eventually get that device under control.
DDR means double data rate, meaning the stated speed might actually be 1066 for 2133 or 800 for 1600, depending on the context.