The secondary RAM slots aren't functioning properly.
The secondary RAM slots aren't functioning properly.
The secondary slots aren’t functioning properly—could it be a motherboard or CPU problem? After trying four DIMMs in auto mode and seeing them boot at 3600MT/s, only DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 are recognized at 6000MT/s. The issue might involve RAM, the CPU, or the motherboard itself.
The guides suggest filling in A2 and B2 at minimum for stability, considering their layout. Essentially, it's a problem tied to the motherboard design. For four sticks, the issue usually lies with the memory controller on the CPU, which struggles with high-speed performance—this is common most of the time.
It should handle higher speeds more smoothly. 5200mhz is typical, and 5600mhz works if you have the right components. For 2 sticks, a higher capacity seems better since it lets you use faster speeds. Regarding RAM, once you hit around 128GB it starts to cause stability problems on consumer processors.
I used four 16GB modules of the same type but couldn't reach 6000MT/s. The two 16GB units also didn’t work at that speed in A1 and B1.
"THOU SHALL NOT PLACE YE RAM WHERE YE OR OTHERS CANNOT LAY EYES UPON THY OCCULAR TREAT," which seems to suggest avoiding less visible or less desirable slots. Some users have noted that stickers are placed in more noticeable areas, while others opt for slots that appear more appealing, even if it means compromising on aesthetics.