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N015iA
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06-29-2018, 06:33 AM
#1
Chosen to upgrade to a B450 Aorus board and an Adata XPG Spectrix D60G with 2x8GB RAM at 3200MHz. My main concern is my Ryzen 2300X, which isn’t rated for that speed—will it still function properly?
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N015iA
06-29-2018, 06:33 AM #1

Chosen to upgrade to a B450 Aorus board and an Adata XPG Spectrix D60G with 2x8GB RAM at 3200MHz. My main concern is my Ryzen 2300X, which isn’t rated for that speed—will it still function properly?

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LucasDee123
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06-29-2018, 01:37 PM
#2
You check the details carefully and compare them to what you remember.
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LucasDee123
06-29-2018, 01:37 PM #2

You check the details carefully and compare them to what you remember.

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SirHitman
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06-30-2018, 02:34 PM
#3
unless you end up really unlucky, the ramkit should function properly
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SirHitman
06-30-2018, 02:34 PM #3

unless you end up really unlucky, the ramkit should function properly

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lololoska
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07-01-2018, 05:34 PM
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Your CPU runs at 2933MHz, which is considered an overclock. Results aren’t assured, but a modest jump to 266MHz is manageable. Memory controllers in these Ryzen models are reliable, so you can usually push higher without much adjustment. In the unlikely event it stalls at 3200MHz, you could try lowering the clock speed slightly and see if performance matches.
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lololoska
07-01-2018, 05:34 PM #4

Your CPU runs at 2933MHz, which is considered an overclock. Results aren’t assured, but a modest jump to 266MHz is manageable. Memory controllers in these Ryzen models are reliable, so you can usually push higher without much adjustment. In the unlikely event it stalls at 3200MHz, you could try lowering the clock speed slightly and see if performance matches.

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Andy31576
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07-01-2018, 06:11 PM
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When you first turn on the system, try accessing the BIOS and review the available DOCP settings for AMD XMP profiles. You might only find a 3200MHz option, but if a slower speed exists, it could work better for your hardware setup. DDR4 RAM typically starts at 2133MHz according to JEDEC standards; if that’s the only stable rate your RAM can run on, consider upgrading later—especially with a Ryzen CPU that may perform better at 3200MHz.
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Andy31576
07-01-2018, 06:11 PM #5

When you first turn on the system, try accessing the BIOS and review the available DOCP settings for AMD XMP profiles. You might only find a 3200MHz option, but if a slower speed exists, it could work better for your hardware setup. DDR4 RAM typically starts at 2133MHz according to JEDEC standards; if that’s the only stable rate your RAM can run on, consider upgrading later—especially with a Ryzen CPU that may perform better at 3200MHz.