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Hello, welcome! Thanks for reaching out. I recently purchased a new PC with an AM5 Ryzen 7900x and the memory is an ADATA XPG Lancer 6000MHz but the builder didn’t enable XMP settings. After adjusting the profile myself, the system remains unstable and crashes during games. Since I haven’t handled memory timings before, I’m unsure what steps to take. I’d appreciate any advice on how to achieve stable performance at the rated 6000MHz. I also tried the EXPO profile and the XMP profile, but both caused issues. The system works smoothly at 4800MHz without those settings. ASRock B650M-C Mobo ADATA XPG Lancer RGB 6000MHz 16Gbx2 with Ryzen 7900x
It's an XMP profile using Intel technology, so it should run smoothly at 6000MHz with Intel. Generally it works well with AMD too, though sometimes it encounters issues—especially with Ryzen 1000 models where RAM compatibility was a problem. You might want to adjust the RAM manually, set the XMP profile in BIOS, and try lowering the frequency to around 5800 MHz. As long as you keep the voltage within the specified limits of the XMP profile, the RAM should remain safe.
This setup could pose some challenges. Budget AM5 boards from other manufacturers have often been criticized for weak memory performance. While they claim speeds around 6200MT/s, real-world stability usually drops to about 5600MT/s. If this matters, here’s how you might proceed: reset the CMOS and ensure you’re using the most recent BIOS version. Adjust the memory and controller voltages manually. Use a SOC voltage of 1.25V and a Memory Controller voltage around 1.35V—values that should support these settings. Keep timings set to auto, then gradually increase frequency until it fails, then reduce back to the stable setting. At full speed (or 6000), input XMP timings from the label (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) into your BIOS. After configuring, perform a stress test in Windows to verify stability. The memory controller reliability is key here; consider running Y-Cruncher’s VST test for a short period before confirming stability. If issues persist, lower the memory clock until it functions properly. For clarity on specific settings, share screenshots of your BIOS if needed—vendor naming conventions can vary.
You've attached several screenshots and settings related to your system's configuration. The timing values appear set according to your preferences, though you're unsure about the exact numbers. The XMP profile in BIOS, RAM model from HWMonitor, and timing details in the datasheet section should help confirm if everything is aligned correctly. Since this was a pre-built unit from Cyberpower, it's likely the timing is accurate as intended.
It seems 5800 is the highest stable clock I can use. Played ESO for around two hours without any issues, though it would crash roughly 10 to 15 minutes into a session. I’ll never purchase a cheaper board or an ASRock board again. Really disappointing that they cut corners on something so crucial for the motherboard. Thanks for your help.