Problem occurs when restarting after adjusting RAM frequency to 3600mhz
Problem occurs when restarting after adjusting RAM frequency to 3600mhz
It might stem from several factors: 1. Purchasing identical model numbers doesn’t guarantee identical RAM. Manufacturers don’t produce the chips themselves; they source them from other suppliers. If a cheaper vendor comes along later, they may swap components. A new batch can differ significantly from the previous one. Check the label on each stick—it should read “Ver: X.YZ.” This isn’t a standard version code but an internal identifier for the maker and chip type. If the codes don’t align between kits, they’re not interchangeable. This system is unique to Corsair. The letters indicate the manufacturer: 3 = Micron/Spectec, 4 = Samsung, 5 = SK Hynix, 8 = Nanya. The numbers show memory size per chip (coded, e.g., 2 = 2GB), and the letter shows the die type. 2. Using four sticks strains the memory controller, which is part of the CPU. Compatibility depends on matching motherboard, RAM, and CPU specs. This forms a triangle of compatibility. 3. Overclocking features like XMP/DOCP/EXPO can affect results. The CPU’s rated speed is 3200MT/s, but some builders claim it drops to 2933 when using four sticks—though AMD’s spec sheets don’t specify this difference.
Removed all four 8GB modules, bought a 16x2 GB (32GB) package and adjusted the frequency to 3600mhz. It’s functioning well now, so it seems the 4 RAM sticks at that speed were too demanding for the memory controller.