Problem with using four RAM sticks together.
Problem with using four RAM sticks together.
Hi guys
so i have an issue, i basically bought really powerful components such as:
Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores Up to 5.5 GHz
and my motherboard being:
asus-rog-strix-z790-e-gaming-wifi-intel-ddr5-pcie-5-0-atx-motherboard-lga-1700,
and the ram being:
Team T-Force Delta RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory Model FF4D564G6000HC38ADC01.
So my issue is that the company i bought the motherboard from says that this ram isnt supported on this motherboard especially 4 of them and that my current processor cant handle the 6000 speeds either, i dont know what to do if i should upgrade my processor or what or change my motherboard, i have 4 of these sticks and can only use 2 which is not good as ive wasted around 300 pounds and cant return them either.
Any advice and help is much appreciated.
Thank you.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Check your motherboard's BIOS version, typically users are recommended to use the memory QVL available on the manufacturer's support site. The 12th Gen platform faced problems with high-frequency RAM kits; the solution was using two RAM sticks if you needed high frequency without increasing capacity or lowering frequency for maximum capacity.
This problem stemmed from the integrated memory controller, which improved slightly with later BIOS updates and the newer processor's memory controller. However, manufacturing defects in 13th and 14th gen chips suggest avoiding this platform altogether.
A BIOS update might fix the issue. Curious to know why someone would require so much RAM?
Moved thread from Components to Memory.
Hi, I'm on version 2801 on BIOS and there was a problem with the RAM. I bought one set and it broke, so I sent it back to the manufacturer hoping for a refund. Since I didn't get it back, I bought another set to keep playing with my friends. About a month ago, I received two more pairs that I had already sent, thinking they wouldn't come back. They just replaced them, which is why I now have four sticks. It wasn't supposed to happen, but it did.
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You could operate all four RAM sticks simultaneously, provided they are identical in every aspect, but begin with a lower DDR5-4800MHz frequency (the initial setting for DDR5). As with any adjustment, this puts stress on the memory controller. The problem could stem from instability or a failing controller, though this is unlikely. If all attempts fail, consider selling them on platforms like Ebay to recover costs.
Even with a bios update, if four components fail, it's worth considering a new motherboard or CPU. Both might be necessary.
How urgent is your need to install 128GB? You might be using high-resolution videos in Premiere Pro (above 4K/UHD). No matter the CPU or motherboard you choose, running four 32GB DIMMs can cause problems. As @Lutfij advises, consider switching to DDR5-4800. Some manufacturers even suggest lower speeds like DDR5-4200 or DDR5-3800 for four modules. Certain applications gain more from high XMP rates but perform better with additional RAM. If gaming, it’s usually wiser to use two DIMMs at higher speeds. Adjust the RAM speed to 4800 or 4200MT/s with four modules, or opt for 5600, 5800 or 6000MT/s with just two. You may need to tweak BIOS settings. Test your system with MemTest86 and perform a comprehensive check (6–8 hours on 128GB). If any errors appear, lower the XMP speed and retest.
Numerous memory makers advise customers to depend only on groups of four memory modules that have been tested and packaged together, ensuring they operate correctly. Therefore, if your four sticks weren't all tested and sold as a complete set, I wouldn't assume they'll function properly.