Solving Ryzen 5 2600 and RAM 3466 issues
Solving Ryzen 5 2600 and RAM 3466 issues
Hello! This is my first post, but I’ve been a long-time browser user. I recently assembled a PC and it’s been a while since I built one—back in about 2003 when I was 15. I’m not a dedicated gamer, but I’ve always liked electronics and computers. I wanted to create a mid-range system that could handle gaming, media storage, and a media server.
Here are my specifications:
InWin 101 White Case
ASUS Prime X470 Pro
Ryzen 5 2600 w/ Stock Cooler
Kingston HyperX Fury White 16GB 3466MHz Single Stick
Sapphire RX 580 Nitro+ Special Ed.
6x120mm Fans
Corsair 750w
500GB SSD
2TB HDD
The only thing I missed was that the RAM was a single stick—my assumption was two 8GB units, but I won’t worry much about it now. I plan to add a second 16GB stick to match and enable dual-channel if possible.
My main question is: how can I get my RAM to run at 3466 MHz? The BIOS sets it to 3000, and I’m new to overclocking. I really want to make the most of this RAM and CPU while keeping it air-cooled.
Please note that RAM bought separately, even for the same model, may not work well together. I'm particularly worried about compatibility with a high-speed kit for a Ryzen CPU. If you're willing to return it, I'd prefer a 2x8 GB ~3200 MHz unit. For those who want to keep it, try setting the XMP/D.O.C.P profile in the BIOS under memory settings to run at full speed.
Hello! This is my first post after a long time browsing. I finally assembled a PC and this is my attempt at building one. It was around 2003 when I was 15, and I’m not a dedicated gamer but I’ve always liked electronics and computers. I wanted a mid-range system that could handle gaming, media storage, and a media server.
Here are my specifications:
- Case: InWin 101 White
- Motherboard: ASUS Prime X470 Pro
- CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 with stock cooler
- RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury White 16GB at 3466MHz single channel
- GPU: Sapphire RX 580 Nitro+ Special Edition
- Cooling: 6x120mm fans, Corsair 750w
- Storage: 500GB SSD, 2TB HDD
I noticed something I might have missed: the RAM was a single stick, not two 8GB sticks. I thought I had 16GB but it’s just one. I plan to add another 16GB later if needed to enable dual-channel.
My main question is: how can I get my RAM to run at 3466MHz? The BIOS sets it to 3000, and I’m new to overclocking. I want to make the most of this CPU and RAM while keeping it air-cooled. From what I’ve heard, for Ryzen CPUs, anything above 3000 MHz is fine. You probably won’t notice a big difference between 3000 and 3466 MHz. Also, boosting the Ryzen will give you around a 5-10% performance boost. Hope this helps!
Please note that RAM bought separately, even for the same model, may not work well together. I'm particularly worried about compatibility with a high-speed kit for a Ryzen CPU. If you're willing to return it, I'd prefer a 2x8 GB ~3200 MHz unit. If you wish to keep it, enable the XMP/D.O.C.P profile in the BIOS under memory settings to run at full speed.
Your question about the advantages of using a dual 16gb dual-stick configuration and the impact of boosting RAM frequency is clear. Let's explore this further.
Additional information provided about purchasing RAM separately and its potential incompatibility, especially for a high-speed kit with Ryzen CPU. The person mentions returning the current unit and requesting a 2x8 GB ~3200 MHz model if possible. They also discuss enabling XMP/D.O.C.P profile in BIOS to run at full speed and plan to test the BIOS DOCP setting this evening, aiming for future upgrades to higher-end AM4+ modules with matching memory.