Ryzen 2700 x570 with 2 CPUs, 8GB RAM, 3200 MHz, CL16 model now experiencing instability.
Ryzen 2700 x570 with 2 CPUs, 8GB RAM, 3200 MHz, CL16 model now experiencing instability.
I updated the gaming rig in November and everything seemed fine until the kid reported a Blue Screen a few days later. It was using a Ryzen 2700 (not the X) with a Wraith Prisim Gigabyte x570 Gaming X 2 x 8GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200 CL16, DOCP enabled and default BIOS settings. RAM was placed correctly for Daisy Chain. I tested it under load, stressing the CPU (BOINC) and GPU (Folding@Home). The Blue Screen persisted with an error about PFN_LIST_CORRUPT, which the support team suggested might be due to a faulty driver or memory issue. I ran DDU in Safe Mode to clear all audio and video drivers, then reinstalled the chipset and audio/video drivers. Still no success—Blue Screen continues. I updated Windows and checked the BIOS version (v12e) against the latest (v33), but nothing changed. Memtest86 found 36 errors on the first run; it stopped and I re-seated the RAM, which still caused issues. Disabled DOCP. After two more passes, I saw zero errors on the first two attempts. If it passes two more rounds of Memtest86, it likely points to memory or IMC degradation since installation. The plan is to use Thaiphoon Burner to assess density and run a Ryzen DRAM calculator for optimal timings and voltages, enable DOCP, adjust timing and voltage settings, and re-test with MemTest86. Suggestions? Consider alternatives if this path doesn’t work.
These errors generally indicate faulty RAM, so it's best to replace it.
Using this 2933mhz memory clock with the specified processor will ensure successful testing.
Not always, since the memory isn’t listed for that motherboard and it functions at JEDEC timings, I’m confident with an RMA. The RAM works perfectly on my Aorus x570 Master paired with the 3900x, so the issue likely lies with the motherboard or Mobo in that Zen+ CPU.
The supported CPU IMC frequency is 2933mhz. You might obtain better performance with a suitable B-die memory there.
It turns out the Corsair kit is B-Die, which suggests the Memory Controller might be struggling with the CPU. I went with the 2933 chip and adjusted its primary timings to 14-16-16-16-30 on a 3200 MHz board. After testing, it passed Memtest86, and I’m running it again tonight.