problems with ram slots
problems with ram slots
My rig uses an R5 2600 with no OC, an ASUS B450M Pro gaming build with two 8GB RAM sticks, Corsair LPX 3000MHz RAM, and a 16Gb total. I connect my RAM to slots A2 and B2 without issues. At 3000MHz, everything works fine—tested with MemTest86 and Windows Memory Tool. The issue is that when I enable DOCP on slots A1 and B1, the PC won’t power on. It stays on but keeps rebooting until I enter BIOS and reset everything to defaults. If I set the DOCP profile, it restarts again. Only at the lowest speed (2133MHz) does it work. What should I do? I have the newest BIOS.
The memory slots A2 and B2 are properly configured for running just two sticks of 8GB RAM. Keep using slots A2 and B2 with your 2x8GB configuration, and everything should work smoothly.
No, it's not typical for those slots to behave that way. The issue you described should be addressed.
Yes, since the standard slots for most boards are A2 and B2, adding two more sticks fills all four slots. This reduces the likelihood of running the DOCP profile significantly due to memory controller strain. Additionally, your processor (2600) and memory controller only handle 2933mhz, which is 66mhz faster than the 3000mhz you mentioned.
It’s likely to operate slower in single channel mode, lowering performance. Consider adding two more sticks or opting for a 4-stick set instead. Selling your current kit could help. With four LPX 3000mhz sticks, the expected frequency drops to around 2666mhz at best, without significant user adjustments or training to improve speed (advanced users).
That's frustrating. In my area I can't afford two sticks at once, but if I buy two of the same model, they might all run at full speed when DOCP is turned on. There seems to be a noticeable drop in performance between 3000 and 2666.