the i9900k experiencing a boot loop with XMP activated
the i9900k experiencing a boot loop with XMP activated
I'm trying to boost my system's performance, but XMP settings keep causing issues with the BIOS. I understand it must be the XMP configuration since resetting the BIOS and enabling XMP gives the same result.
Well yeah I would expect that. Not to be rude but if you expected a 4400mhz kit to run without issues by simply turning on the XMP profile you were wrong. That RAM kit is more for enthusiast overclockers, who are willing to deal with the many complications of getting a RAM kit like that to work at it's advertised speeds. I would never recommend a kit like that to a gamer, it's for enthusiasts trying to break benchmark records or the like. Im sure it runs very high DRAM voltage that I would never recommend for someone looking for a long lasting CPU memory controller and a stable system.
If I were you I would manually set DRAM voltage to 1.35v then manually adjust speed to as high as will run stable and timings as low as will run stable.
I believe you have a good power source of around 650w or more. Also, the system seems to function properly with stock settings, so overclocking isn't necessary—just use XMP. It might also help to relocate your RAM sticks to the other two slots, as RAM issues can occur, particularly when using very fast RAM.
Well yeah, I would expect that. Not being rude, but if you thought a 4400mhz kit would work smoothly just by enabling the XMP profile, you were mistaken. That RAM kit is better suited for enthusiast overclockers who are prepared to handle the challenges of getting it to meet its advertised speeds. I wouldn’t suggest this type of kit to a gamer; it’s meant for those aiming to break benchmarks or similar goals. I’m sure it operates at very high DRAM voltage, which isn’t ideal for someone seeking a durable CPU memory controller and a stable system. If I were you, I’d manually set the DRAM voltage to 1.35v and fine-tune the speed to achieve stable performance with low timings.
A RAM OC needs three essential factors to function properly.
The memory must operate at that speed (XMP handles this)
The motherboard must handle the higher frequencies involved
The Memory controller (on the CPU) should also be capable
You've configured only one of these conditions, and neglected the other two. 4400 might be too much for a motherboard to manage, and the IMC in my experience.
I think your setup should work fine with a good power supply of around 650w or more. It seems the system runs properly without overclocking, just using XMP settings. Also, it might help to swap your RAM sticks between slots since memory issues can occur, particularly if you're using very fast RAM. Yes, I'm using a power supply with 1000w or higher. The Maximus board recommends DIMM slots for memory, which matches what I'm doing.
I assume you have a good power source of around 650w or more. Also, does the system function properly when stock is installed, so you don’t need to overclock just XMP? It might also be useful to move your RAM sticks to the other two slots, as RAM can sometimes cause problems, particularly with high RAM speeds. Yes, I’m using a power supply with 1000w or more. The Maximus board recommends DIMM slots for memory sticks, which is why I’m following that. As you’re running very high RAM frequencies, it could help to try them in the other slots—this resolved an issue I had before. Other comments also make sense because overclocked memory, especially at 4K and above, can be problematic and may need adjustments in the BIOS. I’d suggest starting with DDR4000 to see if it works first, then proceed gradually.