The PC isn't functioning properly with four RAM sticks installed.
The PC isn't functioning properly with four RAM sticks installed.
Hey everyone, how are you? I’m just typing on my phone and made a few notes. I have a Ryzen 3600 and an Aorus B450m motherboard. Used to have two 8GB RAM sticks from Adata, and then added two more. All the sticks are from Adata, each 8GB, all at 3000MHz. I don’t have the timing settings right now, but after installing the new RAM, Task Manager doesn’t recognize the 32GB, though other programs like Speccy do show all four sticks. I moved them around but couldn’t fix it, and sometimes the PC won’t even boot. Now, using three sticks works perfectly and everything is recognized everywhere. Do you know why that happened? P.S.: I’ve tried all possible combinations, but with just three sticks everything functions fine.
It seems you're experimenting with different configurations to see what works best. You might want to adjust your settings or increase the voltage a bit more. I'm not familiar with AMD specifications, so it's hard to say exactly what voltage you need. The terms VDDR and VDDQ might be relevant, but someone else could clarify. Having multiple RAM sticks can sometimes cause problems, so it's worth testing different combinations.
Uncertain if XMP over 2133MT works with four sticks on that old board featuring Zen2
It's all about the 4 stick setup, but it tends to be unpredictable. Updating the BIOS is a solid first step, yet achieving success at 3200 with a random chip like Adata feels more like a gamble than a sure win. I prefer selling the 2x8 stick and getting a 2x16GB unit instead. While RAM performance isn't top-notch, sometimes bargaining can pay off.
Hmm, it sounds like you're having trouble figuring out what's not working. A dead motherboard would definitely cause issues, but if it works in Windows, maybe the problem is elsewhere. You don't necessarily need 24GB of RAM for basic tasks—most things run fine with less.
Consider exploring more details about this topic, as I’m not entirely confident. I understand that having four RAM sticks can depend on the memory controller’s voltage supply, not just the amount of RAM. Make sure to search for information tailored to your CPU, motherboard, and chipset to confirm the right settings. When adjusting, verify safe increments to avoid potential damage.