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Not possible to surpass 2600MHz for RAM beyond that speed

Not possible to surpass 2600MHz for RAM beyond that speed

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ko16654
Member
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07-06-2022, 12:26 PM
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I recently assembled a PC with a 5960x processor, an ASUS Rampage V EDITION 10, and two 8GB GSKILL 3200MHz RAM sticks. When attempting to push the RAM to 3200MHz via XMP, the system fails to boot and requires a BIOS reset. This issue also occurs when using the ASUS overclock presets or manually setting the RAM to 3200MHz while leaving other settings in auto. I've experimented with raising the voltage, but it hasn't resolved the problem and remains the only adjustment I'm willing to make due to limited experience. I own the same RAM in another Sky Lake machine with a nearly identical board, where XMP functions perfectly, so I’m unsure what’s happening here. Additionally, I’ve managed to get the RAM running at 2600MHz from its base of 2133MHz by adjusting the speed manually, but anything above that and the system won’t start. I’m hoping you can help achieve a stable 3200MHz operation.
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ko16654
07-06-2022, 12:26 PM #1

I recently assembled a PC with a 5960x processor, an ASUS Rampage V EDITION 10, and two 8GB GSKILL 3200MHz RAM sticks. When attempting to push the RAM to 3200MHz via XMP, the system fails to boot and requires a BIOS reset. This issue also occurs when using the ASUS overclock presets or manually setting the RAM to 3200MHz while leaving other settings in auto. I've experimented with raising the voltage, but it hasn't resolved the problem and remains the only adjustment I'm willing to make due to limited experience. I own the same RAM in another Sky Lake machine with a nearly identical board, where XMP functions perfectly, so I’m unsure what’s happening here. Additionally, I’ve managed to get the RAM running at 2600MHz from its base of 2133MHz by adjusting the speed manually, but anything above that and the system won’t start. I’m hoping you can help achieve a stable 3200MHz operation.

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HeroRyan7
Member
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07-12-2022, 05:16 PM
#2
Are you checking if your motherboard has the latest BIOS? I've noticed unusual stability problems, particularly with Asus boards, since they often come with outdated versions.
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HeroRyan7
07-12-2022, 05:16 PM #2

Are you checking if your motherboard has the latest BIOS? I've noticed unusual stability problems, particularly with Asus boards, since they often come with outdated versions.

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PuchOCiy
Junior Member
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07-12-2022, 11:13 PM
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Haswell-E's memory controller performs poorly when contrasted with newer CPUs, which is probably the main issue. Back then, most systems didn't exceed 2400/2666MHz memory speeds.
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PuchOCiy
07-12-2022, 11:13 PM #3

Haswell-E's memory controller performs poorly when contrasted with newer CPUs, which is probably the main issue. Back then, most systems didn't exceed 2400/2666MHz memory speeds.

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DYLANOVANDIJK
Junior Member
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07-14-2022, 10:53 PM
#4
Certainly! Here is your updated message:

Yes, I just made the changes.
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DYLANOVANDIJK
07-14-2022, 10:53 PM #4

Certainly! Here is your updated message:

Yes, I just made the changes.

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amberell
Junior Member
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07-21-2022, 01:20 AM
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No, you're not out of luck.
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amberell
07-21-2022, 01:20 AM #5

No, you're not out of luck.

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Bonnibel
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07-21-2022, 07:39 AM
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It might seem like a small adjustment is needed, but you won't notice much change in performance. For more details, see the article here: https://www.anandtech.com/show/8959/ddr4...-crucial/4
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Bonnibel
07-21-2022, 07:39 AM #6

It might seem like a small adjustment is needed, but you won't notice much change in performance. For more details, see the article here: https://www.anandtech.com/show/8959/ddr4...-crucial/4

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Ipod984
Senior Member
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07-22-2022, 10:49 AM
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Thank you for reading that article. I’ll likely stick with 2600mhz moving forward.
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Ipod984
07-22-2022, 10:49 AM #7

Thank you for reading that article. I’ll likely stick with 2600mhz moving forward.