Simpler chips enhance memory performance, reduce data rate.
Simpler chips enhance memory performance, reduce data rate.
Memory concerns: G.SKILL F4-3600C16Q-64GTZNC kit (4x16GB Hynix) I recently faced PSU problems that harmed my MB, so I downgraded from 2950x to 3900X. I also reduced RAM from 4x16GB to 2x16GB. Previously, on the older board I ran smoothly at 3400Mhz across four chips (safe drop to 3333Mhz just for stability) by enabling XMP, adjusting voltage and speed. On the new board I can only set 3400 with two chips, but it fails at 3333 causing memory errors. Besides SoC settings, what else could help? I’ve boosted a bit but haven’t tested newer models yet. Still undecided whether to downgrade RAM further. It seems the PSU issue might have caused a slow memory leak, which is why I needed it initially. Currently running 3200Mhz without issues—it’s quite stable now that I’m back on the custom loop.
I placed the remaining two chips and they started working smoothly at 3600 (first attempt). I'm not sure if the issue is with the chips since I made other adjustments. I connected the second 4-pin CPU power cable and switched them to 2,4 instead of 1,3. I'll need to test later to determine if an RMA is necessary, as G.SKill lists the MB on the QVL and I experienced an unusual BSOD at 3200.
The instructions mention that 2 and 4 would be the values mentioned in the manual. Using configurations not covered by the manual is likely to result in slower clock speeds.