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No output following the mixing of RAM.

No output following the mixing of RAM.

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damojosh
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09-27-2021, 06:32 PM
#1
I tried to enhance my memory, but the parts available locally were missing. Thinking about it, combining some RAM shouldn’t cause much trouble, especially since my tasks don’t demand high speeds. I purchased a Corsair Vengeance LPX and a Kingston HyperX FURY Black Series. Initially, I set them up in their original arrangement. The system detected the modules but labeled them as "Hardware reserved" in both the task manager and resource monitor (see attached screenshot). I switched to a different order and configuration, which finally resolved the issue. After several attempts to view the status screen, I removed the new RAM and rearranged the old ones to test if the slots were faulty. Once that worked, my system booted normally without issues. I repeated the process and got the same outcome. It seems mixing RAM can cause performance hiccups but not the post-failure scenario. My friend faced the same problem while upgrading his own setup on Windows 10. I’m still puzzled—anyone have insights? I’m using Windows 11 and my friend uses Windows 10, with an ASUS TUF X470-PLUS GAMING board and a Ryzen 7 2700X. Thanks for any advice!
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damojosh
09-27-2021, 06:32 PM #1

I tried to enhance my memory, but the parts available locally were missing. Thinking about it, combining some RAM shouldn’t cause much trouble, especially since my tasks don’t demand high speeds. I purchased a Corsair Vengeance LPX and a Kingston HyperX FURY Black Series. Initially, I set them up in their original arrangement. The system detected the modules but labeled them as "Hardware reserved" in both the task manager and resource monitor (see attached screenshot). I switched to a different order and configuration, which finally resolved the issue. After several attempts to view the status screen, I removed the new RAM and rearranged the old ones to test if the slots were faulty. Once that worked, my system booted normally without issues. I repeated the process and got the same outcome. It seems mixing RAM can cause performance hiccups but not the post-failure scenario. My friend faced the same problem while upgrading his own setup on Windows 10. I’m still puzzled—anyone have insights? I’m using Windows 11 and my friend uses Windows 10, with an ASUS TUF X470-PLUS GAMING board and a Ryzen 7 2700X. Thanks for any advice!

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gr4tix
Member
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09-27-2021, 07:53 PM
#2
Mixing RAM can be typical, and Zen+ often struggles to run four sticks stably even with identical RAM. Make sure the same RAM is placed in the same slot pair. You might want to swap it with a friend to see if that helps.
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gr4tix
09-27-2021, 07:53 PM #2

Mixing RAM can be typical, and Zen+ often struggles to run four sticks stably even with identical RAM. Make sure the same RAM is placed in the same slot pair. You might want to swap it with a friend to see if that helps.

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MouseTR
Junior Member
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10-02-2021, 12:51 AM
#3
It seems you might have combined modules of varying sizes. Are they designed to be on both sides? That’s likely the reason. Mixing single-rank and dual-rank units can cause this issue.
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MouseTR
10-02-2021, 12:51 AM #3

It seems you might have combined modules of varying sizes. Are they designed to be on both sides? That’s likely the reason. Mixing single-rank and dual-rank units can cause this issue.

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GETSOU
Member
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10-02-2021, 02:17 AM
#4
I’ll attempt to follow your advice, but currently there’s no information about the Corsair RAM size. It might be in the packaging details.
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GETSOU
10-02-2021, 02:17 AM #4

I’ll attempt to follow your advice, but currently there’s no information about the Corsair RAM size. It might be in the packaging details.

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HollyDuhLlama
Junior Member
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10-03-2021, 11:37 PM
#5
If a RAM stick is broken, ASUS motherboards will emit three beeps (assuming the beeper was installed) and it won’t function—no keyboard, no screen, nothing works.
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HollyDuhLlama
10-03-2021, 11:37 PM #5

If a RAM stick is broken, ASUS motherboards will emit three beeps (assuming the beeper was installed) and it won’t function—no keyboard, no screen, nothing works.

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SrUrsoo
Member
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10-05-2021, 01:34 AM
#6
Mixing RAM isn't typically recommended, particularly with Zen, which has strict requirements. Additionally, a 4x8GB configuration tends to be more challenging to overclock compared to a 2x16GB setup.
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SrUrsoo
10-05-2021, 01:34 AM #6

Mixing RAM isn't typically recommended, particularly with Zen, which has strict requirements. Additionally, a 4x8GB configuration tends to be more challenging to overclock compared to a 2x16GB setup.