Question Fx 6300 xmp leads to system repair process.
Question Fx 6300 xmp leads to system repair process.
Mobo is for MSI 970A Sli Krait Edition, with an FX6300 CPU, 2x4 DDR3 RAM, Corsair 1600mhz RAM. It's only working at 1333, so I turned on XMP and Bois worked well but Windows crashed and entered automatic repair mode. I undid it and now everything is fine, but I'm wondering how to get it to run at 1600 again.
Which slots do your memory modules occupy—the white ones or the black ones? Did both modules arrive as a single kit, or were they bought separately? Have you taken out the CPU to inspect for bent pins? Approximately half of the memory issues I encounter on newly built or assembled systems stem from bent pins on the CPU (for AMD) or motherboard (for Intel). Another possible cause is using an aftermarket high mounting pressure CPU cooler; if the mounting points aren’t evenly secured, it can misalign the CPU in the socket, leading to similar problems. Incorrect placement of motherboard standoffs or having too many standoffs that only align with the holes on the board can also be problematic. Additionally, ensure you have the most recent BIOS version installed; if not, update it to the latest release.
This device was given to me; it's unclear if it was bought recently, but the times are 9,9,9,24.
You seem a bit bold, but I'm not too worried about going to a shop. Have you heard of any issues or failures there before?
I'm not trying to be rude, but this is a forum for people who are looking for solutions in an attempt to solve their problems. If you are not willing to do the things that need to be done in order to do that, then the alternative is to take it to somebody who IS willing to do it, because they know what they are doing and they don't listen to people on the internet who have even less experience with such things than they do and advise them to avoid doing what needs done in some cases.
Bottom line is, EVERYTHING you do with your computer hardware is a risk. If you are afraid of taking the risks, which are extremely minimal to begin with so long as you educate yourself about what you are doing and make sure BEFORE you attempt to do something that you KNOW what you are doing, first, then it's ok to bow out and take it to a professional or somebody with more experience, but you need to be willing to admit that in order to move forward.
And furthermore, if the idea of having to "get your big boy pants on" is offensive to you, in a place like this, it might be time to get some thicker skin. This is not the place for anybody who is scared, worried, apprehensive or just plain has ten thumbs and they know it. If any of those things are true, then let a professional do the parts you are uncomfortable with so that they take the risk and not you. And again, there's not much risk to begin with so long as you don't just jump in and start trying to do stuff without taking the time to learn exactly what it is you are trying to do, and how to do it.