Occasional RAM performance varies between sticks
Occasional RAM performance varies between sticks
Hey, I see you're dealing with an issue after installing new RAM. Your setup includes Windows 10 Pro, a Ryzen 5 2600X, an AMD 6/12 processor, and a few components like a hard drive and graphics card. The problem you're facing is that sometimes both RAM sticks fail to connect in the second slot. When your PC starts up, it shows a black screen, the keyboard's spacebar flickers briefly, the mouse's RGB turns on and off, but the case stays on. The CPU and GPU fans spin, yet nothing loads. After a while, turning off DOCP works for a day or so, then it repeats the same issue the next day. If you put one stick in the first slot it boots normally, but switching to the second slot causes trouble. You mentioned testing both sticks in the first slot and they functioned correctly.
You've tried resetting the system twice, re-seating the GPU, RAM, and cables, even changing your cooler after overheating warnings. The issue seems linked to the CPU memory controller or possibly a loose connection. Your old RAM worked fine with 8GB, but now you're experiencing delays and crashes. It sounds like the problem might be temporary unless you address the CPU or GPU settings. If you're unsure about reseating the processor, it's best to avoid doing so until you're confident. Let me know what you find next!
Verify your RAM power levels. With four modules, you usually need to increase the voltage by about five percent.
Fortunately, the voltage is often shown on the sticker of the RAM module. Otherwise, you'll have to locate the model number and check its specifications. Newegg provides detailed listings for the voltages of all their RAM products, which can be very helpful if you manage to find it there.
It's operating at 1.35V and not meeting the CL16-18-18-36 specifications.
The system starts properly but struggles at 3200MHz DOCP, repeatedly entering safe mode and BIOS before stabilizing.
It functioned briefly before I began using Rust, which caused a crash. After restarting, it operated normally. I searched online and Discord also crashed with the error "IQRL Not less not equal." It stopped working after a few attempts to turn it on. The voltage set to 1.35V didn't help anymore, and two sticks are still failing. My base is expected to fail in two days—please assist me.
The 2600X can handle DDR4-3200 memory, but official support only covers up to DDR4-2933. Going above that is essentially overclocking. Have you tried enabling DOCP and then manually adjusting the speed to something like DDR4-3133 or DDR4-2933 before leaving the BIOS? Also, remember to mention this when you reply here so everyone knows you addressed them. @User1 @User2